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Ramon C. Rodriguez

Ramon Rodriguez Obituary

Ramon C. Rodriguez, beloved husband of Refugia ''Cuca,'' nee Olivarez; loving father of Mary (Michael) Diaz, Raymond, Inez, Martha (Mervin) Braswell, Robert (Cora), Monica (Randy) Pearl and Mary (Arthur) Mendez; cherished grandpa of 12 and great-grandpa of 13; dearest brother of Elizabeth, Manuel, John, Jovita, Augustine, Virginia, Mary, the late Pedro and the late Michael; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Friday, 8:45 a.m., from the Wolniak Funeral Home, 5700 S. Pulaski Rd., to St. Gall Church for 9:30 a.m. Mass. Interment Fairmount Willow Hills Memorial Park. Visitation Thursday, 2 to 9 p.m. 773-767-4500.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Sep. 22, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Ramon Rodriguez

34 Entries

Michael Diaz

September 23, 2005

Hello Dad,

It's been a year since you've passed away. It seems like a longer time than one year. When you suffered your stroke you left us in a sense. Your senses were lost and we couldn't communicate with you.

We told you we loved you countless times with no response. We miss you very much and think of you constantly.

I went to Michigan on Labor Day weekend. I stayed in a house on a lake. I couldn't stop thinking of how you would have liked to stay there. Every cast I made I thought of how nice it would be to have you fishing with me. I remember how much you liked going to Wisconsin with us and staying at Sunset Resort.

This guest book will only be posted until October 22nd. This may be my final entry. Lynette is the one who wrote you the most.

Licha misses you and gets sad when she thinks of you. We try to visit you in the cemetery as often as we can. We were all there on the one year anniversary of your passing.

I know you are at peace and resting in heaven because you suffered your final days here.

We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers forever.

Love, your son-in-law Mike

Lynette Montalto

March 27, 2005

Hi Grandpa, we are on our way to come see you, before we go by my sister-in-laws. I can't wait until June when you have your head stone, I will leave you flowers today and make your gravesite pretty. We came about 2 weeks ago, too. I think I will be visiting you more often, because I am the closest. Noah likes to go, too. The cemetery that you are in is very nice peaceful. We miss you and love you and think about you all the time. Love Lynette, Mark, Noah and Baby.

Lynette Montalto

January 25, 2005

Hi Grandpa, just thinking about you again, I wanted to let you know that me, Mark and Noah are fine, and everything is good with the new baby, I'm hoping he'll come right around your birthday. Yes it's another boy, we are happy. it had gone so fast. This past couple of months have really flew by, but we still miss you. Love Ya Lynette

Lynette Montalto

December 23, 2004

Hi Grandpa, I just wanted to wish you a very Merry Christmas, I know I'm early, but I know I will be very busy and I wanted to also let you know that we are going to miss you this holiday. It is not going to be the same without you and this year we are going by Esther's house. I wanted to come to the cemetery but I haven't had the chance I've been so busy with work, and also the fact that I can't stay up past 8:00 because I'm so exhausted. Well, I have to go back to work now, but I'm also sending Christmas wishes from Mark and Noah. We Love you and miss you, Merry Christmas, Love Lynette

Michael Diaz

December 21, 2004

Hello Dad,

I hope you like the Christmas Wreath Licha and I left for you. It has an ornament in the middle with your name on it because you don't have a headstone yet. It also has nine ornaments that symbolize your family members;Mom,Dad and seven children.

It's been a very cold and windy winter so far this year. I hope your wreath can last intact through Christmas.

Merry Christmas. The holidays aren't the same without you.

Love, Mike

Nicole Diaz

December 6, 2004

Hi Grandpa,

I know it's been so long since I've written to you. I miss you so much and think about you all the time. Especially knowing that you weren't here with us on Thanksgiving and I know I'm thankful I got to spend so much time with you while I was growing up. Christmas is coming and the family always thinks about all the times we used to celebrate it at the old apartment on Sacramento. I loved that place and still have memories about it and I also have dreams. Antonio is getting so big and starting to say "No" and "Yeah". He also gives "hug and kisses". I love you grandpa and will always have a place for you in my heart. Love Nicky

Lynette Montalto

December 1, 2004

Hello, again, I just wanted to let you know that Noah got Student of the Month in his first grade class, we are so proud, he is reading everything, you would be so proud, he read me 3 books so far, and every week he reads a book for school. Also Mark got a new job working at home full time and he will be able to watch the baby during the day when it comes, we still don't know what it is yet, but we are going to find out. I'll talk to you later, Love Ya Lynette

Sophia Rodriguez

November 30, 2004

Hi Grandpa, it's been a long time since I've written to you. I see you in my dreams all the time so I guess I don't really feel like you're gone. I had a dream about you last night and you were in your garden. I hope you're doing everything you want to do wherever you are. I miss you so much grandpa. I went to get my christmas card list together and i wrote down "grandpa and grandma" on accident. I think about you at least twice everyday and not a day goes by when I don't remember something I loved about you. I love you and I miss you, keep watching over me and keep visiting me in my dreams.

Lynette Montalto

November 29, 2004

Hi Grandpa, We had a very nice Thanksgiving dinner at Grandma's house and everyone said a prayer in remembrance, my dad got it off the internet and Sophia read it, it was very nice. We missed you, though. Grandma looks like she is doing well, I just wanted to let you know in case you were wondering. I have to go now, talk to you soon, Love Ya Lynette

Esther Mendez

November 26, 2004

Thanksgiving has come and gone and it's not the same without you, Dad. I pray for you everyday and miss you, especially at holidays. I saw a video of you at Sophia's birthday party last year and I still thank God for all the years we had with you. I just wish there could be more. Stay warm and don't be lonely, Dad. I love you. Esther

Lynette Montalto

November 24, 2004

Hi Dad, I just wanted to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving, we are going to miss you at our Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow. I was hoping maybe we can play bingo I know you enjoyed that last time we were at Esther's house for everyone', Birthday in January, I think 2 years ago, wow it feels like such a long time since I've seen you, it hurts sometimes, I come on this site and write to you and read other entries and it makes me sad at first but then I feel better, because I feel like I am communicating with you still, and I do hope that you are listening. Mark and I are so happy about the baby coming, Noah, too, he is going to make a great big brother every day he asks about the baby. I am doing okay I was sick all last week with pharyngitis and laryngitis, but now I feel better I just can't fit into any of my clothes, I already need maternity clothes. I'm rambling, it's because I am in class right now and my students don't need me for once and I could sneak and write to you. I gotta go now, but I will write you soon, I love you and miss you, Love Lynette.

Mary Diaz

November 24, 2004

Dad,

I miss you every day, there is't a day goes by that I don't think about

you. Especially around this time of year. I just want to say that I miss you so.

Love Licha

Michael Diaz

November 24, 2004

Hello Dad,

Just wanted to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. I think about you often and miss you very much. We will miss your presence at our Thanksgiving Dinner but I know you will attend in spirit.

Licha and I went to mass on Saturday and prayed for you and all our family. Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on all you are thankful for. I have many things to be thankful for, too many to list. I can only say I am grateful for the time you were part of my life.

Love, Mike

Lynette Montalto

November 5, 2004

Hi Grandpa, It looks like I'm the only one writing to you, but that's okay, because I know you can hear me. I just wanted to let you know that everyone here is doing just fine, as you remember I told you that God is going to bless us with another beautiful child and we are very happy about that. The baby will probably be here the first week of May. I've been so tired lately so I haven't felt much like writing but I am always thinking about you. We all miss you and hope that you are well. I'm going to try to come visit you in the next couple of weeks. This is going to be a very hard holiday without you, but we will be thinking about you. I must go now, but I'll be writing again real soon. Love you and miss you, and I'll send my regards from my mom, too, since she doesn't go online too often, I'm sure she thinks about you all the time and watch over her and help her whenever she gets sad, just like I asked you, because it is hard sometimes. Thanks, Love ya, Lynette

Lynette Montalto

October 26, 2004

Hi Dad, just thinking about you and just wanted to say hi. I want to come and visit you soon, I've just been so tired and so busy with work and Noah. He is doing great in first grade so far he got 100% on his last 4 spelling tests, I am so proud. My mom got a new job, she likes it so far. I'll talk to you later, Love you Lynette

Lynette Montalto

October 11, 2004

Hi Grandpa, I just wanted to tell you some good news that I know you would be happy about. Noah is going to be a big brother, we just found out last week, I'll keep you updated. I miss you and are always thinking about you. Talk to you later. Lynette

Nicole Diaz

October 3, 2004

Hi Grandpa

I just want to let you know that I'm thinking about you and I will always think about the good times we used to have at family cookouts and parties.It made me cry the other day to look at pictures of you. I remember when you used to like to watch "Dumb and Dumber" and laugh so hard, you used to love Jim Carey. And I'm glad I had a chance to say goodbye, it seemed to me like you didn't hear me but in my heart I know you heard me. It just hurt me so much to see you suffer but now that you are in a special place and whatever makes you happy makes me happy, also. You got to meet Antonio but I just wish you would have been able to see him grow up. I know grandma is taking it the hardest and every little thing makes her think about you but the rest of the family and I will help her get through it. Goodbye grandpa and I know it's hard to say goodbye. I love you.

Erica Lo Burgio

October 1, 2004

We are very sorry to hear about your loss. Our deepest sympathy to the Rodriguez family.

Erica, Anthony, Wendy and Tony Lo Burgio.

Virginia Montalto

October 1, 2004

Our deepest sympathy to the Rodriguez family during this difficult time. Very sorry for your loss.

Virginia, Ned, and Ned Jr.

Lynette Montalto

October 1, 2004

Hi Grandpa, I miss you alot, I had a dream the other day that you were still with us and that you didn't leave us. Everyone was so happy, I wish that were true. I thought I would be able to handle this, but I am having a little trouble, seeing as though we had some warning. I am just glad I got to say goodbye. I was feeling real sad the other day and Noah knew exactly why, I'm trying to move on, but like everyone else I know it's hard, especially for ma. I know Esther's been trying to keep her busy and keep her mind off of it. I was sick this week and I wish I wasn't because all I did was sit at home and think about you. I feel better now. I will talk to you soon. Love you and miss you, Lynette

Sophia Rodriguez

September 28, 2004

Grandpa, there are so many things I can say to you that you already know. You raised me to be the person I am today and without you, I would be a different person. I saw you in such a light that I could only view you as saintly. I can attribute everything that I believe and everything I stand for to you. Remember when you gave me my 1st first aid kit? I remember we went home and the first time you got a cut, you immediately asked for your nurse, and I came along with my band-aids and peroxide to fix the tiny cut, but it made me feel so special. Everytime I got a grade on something, I rushed to call you and grandma to tell you that I got an A, so eager for your response to say that you are proud of me and that I will go somewhere. Well, for the rest of my life and my career path that I've chosen, I will forever remember the impact you have had on my as a person along with my study skills and the fact that the day I become a doctor I will know that I have made you so proud. I love you so much, and I know someday I will be with you, and I know you will guide me through my life and the schoolwork that lies ahead of me.

Rosie Maldonado Meyer

September 27, 2004

Tia Cuca and Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today, and always.

Rick, Rosie, Anna, Alicia Meyer

Mac & Sylvia Maldonado

September 25, 2004

Tia, Cuca may the Blessed Lord comfort you and your family and grant Uncle Raymond eternal rest.

Linda Olivarez Snodgrass

September 24, 2004

Dear Aunt Cuca and family I send you this poem written from my soul with all our love - Linda and Marc (daughter of Ysidra and Julian Olivarez).

Such sadness we must bear,

Losing the one who hold so dear,

Seeking comfort from those we love,

As the Lord watches from above,

His loving arms soon open wide,

Offering comfort with a gentle smile,

Soothing away such hurtful pain,

As he gently reminds us once again,

He comes to escort our loved one home,

There will he soon smile once more,

Walking through the Lord’s heavenly doors,

Blessed by the Lord’s loving grace,

For we shall never forget his loving face.

ELOS 9/24/04

Paul, Juanita & John-Paul Rodriguez

September 24, 2004

Ramon Rodriguez Family,

We were so glad that we had the opportunity this summer to visit Uncle Ramon and Aunt Cuca. My mother, Benita, remembers the good times she and Ramon had when they were both young. Uncle Ramon and Aunt Cuca will always be in our hearts. Aunt Cuca & family, you have our deepest sympathy and may you find comfort in God's Love, Peace and Faithfulness.

Aurora (Olivarez) Pollock

September 23, 2004

Aunt Cuca and Family-sorry to hear about the loss of a loved one,he will be miss by everyone who loved him but know that he is no longer suffering but at peace in heaven with our Lord.-May it help in some way to know that family are sharing the sorrow in your heart and you all are in our prayers.-Love you,Aurora.

Michael Diaz

September 23, 2004

Dear Dad,

You will be missed by myself and my family. I was closer to you than my own father. You were "Dad" to all of us and will always be. You were a wonderful father, grandparent, fishing partner and a shining example to me. I will keep you close in my heart and treasure the fond memories of the times we shared together.

God Bless You.

Love, Mike

Mary Diaz

September 23, 2004

My dearest Dad. This is so hard for me .There are so many things I want to say to you, I've missed you ever since you got sick. But I will love you always and miss all the good times we had together. I will help take care of mom I know you were worried about her.

Love Always, Licha

Lynette Montalto

September 23, 2004

I just wanted to say I can't stop thinking of all the good times we used to have. With me being the oldest Grandchild and the most spoiled, I am glad I got to spend as much time as I did with you and Grandma. Grandma used to walk me to and from school and I used to look at the clock and wait for you to come home from work everyday because you always brought me candy. You and my dad brought me in your car to get my driver's license. I was so excited. I'm probably going to write to you alot because it makes me feel better. I love you and miss you always, Lynette

Esther Mendez

September 23, 2004

My dad will be missed so much. We were so happy to have as much time as we had. He was a great father and gave of himself always. If he had what you asked for, he would give it to you. He was an unselfish man and was a rich man in his heart.

Sherry Montalto, Czarny Sondleski

September 22, 2004

We are sorry to hear about your loss.

Sherry, Scott, Steven, TJ, JJ And baby Anthony.

Lynette Montalto

September 22, 2004

Grandpa, I wish you were still here with us, but I know that's selfish. You are in a better place and at peace, just save a seat for me up there. I will see you again, and I will never forget you. Noah is going to miss you, too. We all love you and know that you are going to a happy place where there is no pain and you can go fishing and do puzzles all day. Say hi to Pago for us. I want to say one last goodbye I couldn't bring myself to say too much the other day, I'm not too good with stuff like that, but I love you and Grandma very much and we'll take good care of her. Please promise me you'll be there for me whenever I'm sad. Love Lynette

Angie Montalto

September 22, 2004

My deepest sympathy to you & your entire family during this difficult

time.

Anthony Diaz, Jr.

September 22, 2004

May the peace of God comfort you and your family during this difficult time.

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