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Gilberto Rodriguez Obituary
Gilberto loved to garden and tend to his mini rose bush in the spring time, loved to watch hummingbirds fly around with his wife, look at eagles at the lake, and was highly involved in photography.
He worked as a Respiratory Technician for the Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center for thirty years, where he later retired.
Gilberto is preceded in death by both of his parents, two sisters, Anna Rodriguez and Maria Rivera, and his brother Raul Rodriguez.
He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years; his children, Katie Howard of Topeka, Jason Rodriguez of Manhattan, Anna (Rory Ridgeway) Rodriguez, and Timothy Rodriguez of Lawrence; five grandchildren; one great granddaughter; sisters, Angelina (Edmundo) Gonzales of Topeka, Gloria Ramos of Lawrence, Inez Young of Topeka, and Elena (Gary) Carrizales of Oak Dale, MN; and his brother, Joe Rodriguez of Lawrence.
Visitation will be Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at Brennan Mathena Funeral Home from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Funeral Service will follow starting at 11:00 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made out to Midland Hospice Care, and sent in the care of Brennan Mathena Funeral Home. 800 SW Sixth Ave, Topeka, KS 66605. To leave online condolences and fond memories please visit www.brennanmathenafh.com
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Joe Martinez
April 11, 2019
My sincerest condolences to Gilbert's family. I hope things get better for you soon.
I too have fond memories of Burt, having also grown up in the "Bottoms" area of Topeka. In the final analysis life leaves us only memories of departed friends. As I myself age and my friends begin to dwindle, those memories become more precious than gold to me. Burt leaves a pretty big hole but his memory will remain with me until one day when maybe we'll all be together again. Hope there's an Abner's Drug Store there!
Linda Michaels
April 11, 2019
Kids will miss Rod. Rod was like another grandfather to them. He taught them his love of nature and gardening. Anytime they see and Eagle fly it will remind them of him.
Stephen Foster
April 7, 2019
I enjoyed listening to Rod, appreciating his quiet ways and his thoughtfulness. He will be missed by all who knew him. Our sincere condolences to all his family members--to Julie and to their children.
Steve Foster
Tom Rodriguez
April 6, 2019
Just heard of the passing of my boyhood friend Gilbert "Burt" Rodriguez. I knew Gilbert from the time we were both about 10 years old. His family lived across the alley from our house at 205 Madison Street. We grew up together through our young boyhood, sold newspapers, picked wheat from empty boxcars, went hiking along the river, and grew into our teen years where we
experienced many unforgettable times. Gilbert, Paul Martinez, Paul Noriega, Joker Mendez, Richard Rocha, Phil Gutierrez, Richard Flores, Roger Blancas, Al Gonzales, and so many more Bottoms Boys spent most every day together having fun, getting into trouble, and enjoying life. One of the pleasures I enjoyed about the Bottoms Reunion was knowing that I would see and
talk to Burt. We always reminisced about
the good old bad old days.
We still wear our Diamond Duke tattoo on our left wrists. Gilbert did the art work for everyone. He was a wonderful friend, hard worker, a man of his word, and a trusted
friend. I will miss seeing him. So sad to hear of his passing. God bless his family and may they always preserve his memory.
Tom Rodriguez
April 6, 2019
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April 6, 2019
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Richard Flores
April 6, 2019
With a heavy, sad heart I send my sincere sympathy to the family of Gilbert. We grew up in the Bottoms and have great memories of that time. He was a great friend and always great time to see him at the Bottoms reunion. Gilbert was a quiet person who had a heart of gold and was a friend to all. As a Marine veteran I salute Gilbert for his honorable and faithful service to his country.Duty, Honor, Commitment. Sleep well my friend.Semper Fidelis.
Tina Conder
April 5, 2019
Our condolences to Julie and family,thoughts and prayers.
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