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Danny K. Rodriguez

Danny Rodriguez Obituary

Danny K. Rodriguez, 61, of Thornton. Survived by his wife, Tonya, daughters, Tonia (Jerry), Shelly, & Terry, parents, family & numerous friends. Private services were held. Family requests donations be made to Lutheran Collier Hospice.

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Published by Denver Post on Dec. 30, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Danny Rodriguez

34 Entries

Tonya Rodriguez

December 23, 2008

My Dearest Danny,

I signed your guest book last night, December 22nd and for some reason it did not print. I had written:

One year ago today, God called you home. You left a legacy for all of those that were with you during your long hard fight. Honey, you kept your sense of humor, as well as, your positive attitude. You were on the "highway of life" and every now and then you were at the rest stop and anxious to get back on the highway. Honey the "highway of life" took you on a very peaceful journey.

Honey, you are no longer in pain and no more surgeries. Your leaving has left an empty hole in my heart, half of my life is gone.

Honey, thank you for giving me the strength to carry on. I want to be the wife that you would be proud of and know that my love continues to grow for you each and every day.

I know that you are hugging the ladies and making everyone laugh.

I miss you more than words can say.

You are in my thoughts each and every day.

I love you.

Your ever loving wife,

Tonia Taylor

December 23, 2008

"Comitchuwa Cowboy" A year ago last night God took you from us. I can remember like it was yesterday the clouds opened up with the big bright moon shining through to guide to your new home. That was a moment that I will remember always and cherish as I knew in my heart that God was ready for you and that you would be OK. I know that someday we will all be together again and that day will be a celebration. I miss you deeply! Remember when you use to put my snow gloves on your ears and wiggle them like they were waving. Still puts a smile on my face thinking about that. You use to do so many funny things to make me laugh I will always cherish those moments as those moments get me through the times that are tough.
I Love you Daddy with all my heart.

Marie Rotenberry

December 18, 2008

Dear Danny (son),
You were a master at your unique minature furniture that you designed.
Your work will be in this earth for ever, just like our memories of you.
You were handsome, whitty, smart, loving, and a hard worker. Then you got sick for a long time.
God saw that you were tired and weary. God said come with me, it's time to rest, so close your eyes and get some rest. And God took your hand and took you home.
Our world is not the same without you. We know you are here. If only we could see each other again so the pain and the tears would stop.
But the pain goes on forever. You will be in our hearts always. I can still hear you say, "Hello, Mom, this is Danny."
Thank you for leaving us with such a rich legacy that we will cherish for a lifetime.
We love you, son. Always,
Mother, Dad, and family

PAULETTE ENGRAV

December 17, 2008

Dear Big Brother,
I think of you often. Right now as one year has passed I remember back to this time last year and how bitter sweet it was to be with you. I know now that our Lord called you home before Christmas because he wanted a special gift for himself.... you. He has taken you to the most special place. I know that we will all see you again, and for that I am so happy. Along with the fact that I know you are no longer in pain. Know that we miss you, love you. I will always be able to see you making funny gestures, anything to make everyone else laugh. I will always remember the "spoon" story. I have your picture on my dresser and it makes me smile...... Until the day our Lord lets us see each other again..... Merry Christmas to you. With all my love your little sister.

Bev Robertson

December 15, 2008

Dear Danny,
I've been putting this off for a year because as you know I am not a writer. Tonya says, just write your feelings. Well, that is so hard for me to do. You knew that! But you were my friend anyway (even if you loved to "get me"!).
Being one of the few to visit your workshop was an honor to me and showed me how much of a friend you were.
I really miss you, your laugh and your frowns. Although you know that you scared me sometimes but I'll bet you didn't know that I really knew that you weren't all that scary!!!
Someday we'll all be together again and we can all laugh about the "pantyhose and the pen".
Rest in Peace and know that Jack and I are helping to look out for Tonya and Tonia.
Love always
Bev

Jack Robertson

December 15, 2008

Danny,
You already know that you are
my hero, in the way you faced all
the adversity the last two years of
your life. You have given me a
model to live my life by. We have
wonderful talks every morning, and
I know you are there giving strength
to Tonya. I know Tonya is getting
stronger with your guidance. Eventually we will all be togather, and I am looking forward to that time.

Tonya Rodriguez

December 15, 2008

My Dearly Beloved Husband,

It was one year ago today that you told me that you could not do this any longer and the hardest part was having to tell me "good-bye". I remember those words, those moments and the tears that fell then and the tears that are falling today.

They say that as time passes, it gets easier. Well, that is not true. What happens is that as time passes, you learn to deal with it. But I have not learned that yet.

I miss you deeply and would give anything to have you back to tell you just how much I love and miss you and know that I love you more with each passing day.

Rest in peace my love,

Your ever loving wife,

Robert "Gene" Beauchamp

December 8, 2008

Danny:
So many thoughts, so many memories, all of them good. In such a short time you touched so many lives, good with people, and a pleasure to be around and always with a smile. I know everyone found it a great pleasure to be in your presence, not only are you one of the good ones, you are one of a kind.
I remember the first time you met my Aunt Cheryl and the anticipation of meeting her and the jokes you two played on one another, or how about when you rode Uncle Rob's motorcycle up and down the street and mom scolded you. I was happy because it wasn’t me being scolded for a change. ?
The incredible miniatures that you created all so beautiful, they are be cherished by many.
Thank You for the many smiles, Thank you for being you. Most of all thank you for taking care of my mom and being something special to her and my sister.
Oh my sister, don't get me started, she is definitely one of a kind and I see a lot of you in her and she is great.
And one more thing, when do you think I will be old enough to hear about "Harold" I'm still waiting. ?
Your absence is felt by many and you and your kindness are greatly missed.
In my thoughts, my prayers and my heart God Bless

Tonia Taylor

November 7, 2008

I can remember Sitting on your lap as you held me close and whispered in my ear that you loved me. I always looked up to you and felt so proud you were my Daddy and the handsomest of all. But now you have been gone for 10 months 16 days, and I can still remember the times you held me near. They say time heals, but for me it seems that time makes it harder. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think about you, for the most part I think about and remember the funny jokes you would tell that only you and I would get and laugh about, or the funny things you would do, but there are many days that I want to just cry because I miss you so very much, and pray to god that he gives me one last time to sit on your lap again and hold you tight and tell you how much I love you and how proud I am to be your daughter.
I miss you Daddy!

Tonya Rodriguez

June 22, 2008

My Dearest Danny,

Six months ago today,
God took you away.
The pain of losing you, there is nothing to compare
as the pain is so very difficult to bear.

If I could bring you back again,
For one more hour or day,
I'd express all my unspoken love;
I'd have countless things to say.

If I could bring you back again,
I'd say I treasured you,
And that your presence in my life
Meant more than I ever knew.

If I could bring you back again,
To tell you what I should,
You'd know how much I miss you,
And if I could, I would.

My love for you is endless. You are still and will always remain my every thing.

Your loving and forever wife,

Tonya Rodriguez

June 15, 2008

My Dearly Beloved Husband,

It has been a while since I have written you a message in your book but have sent you many messages in other ways.

Since the last entry, there have been 4 very important events of our lives.

May 2nd would have been our 27th wedding anniversary. Tonie and I chose to spend the day doing the one event you loved the most. I was very close to you in my heart and know you were beside me all the way. Happy Anniversary my love.

We also had a very special event on that day-Trent and Evie had a baby boy, Rowin Derek. One day after we met in 1980 little Derek (our nephew) was born and now 28 years later on our anniversary of meeting, little Rowin was born.

Mothers Day was celebrated this year in style and I know you were there with a smile.

Your 62nd birthday was filled with beautiful memories and even though the celebration was different in many ways than your 40th (which we all talked about and shared pictures); your 62nd birthday was filled with many special and beautiful memories. A great party and celebration. 50 silver, black and purple balloons with messages from all attendees were sent to you. Honey, it was so beautiful and memorable. I know you read each and every one of those messages that let you know how special you are and how much you are missed.

Today is Father's Day. You were here in our hearts and spirit. I love you and miss you more with each passing day. The pain grows and does not go away.

With All My Love,
Your forever wife

Tonya Rodriguez

April 22, 2008

My Dearest Danny,

It has now been four months that God called you home; four months that God left me alone.
My memories today are the memories of saying good bye; the memories that make me cry.
I miss you more than words can say;
you are in my thoughts each and every day.
I miss your love, your touch, your smile; only to have you hold me again for a little while.
You are missed more with each passing day.
I love and miss you dearly. Your forever wife.

Tonya Rodriguez

March 22, 2008

My Dearly Beloved Husband,

Twenty eight years ago we did not know that in a short time God would be taking you home.

Three months ago today, God did take you away. With each passing day as I shed tears and cry, I keep having to ask God why? I do not understand as my heart breaks each and every day and would give anything on this earth to have you here to stay.

I am so very lost with out you; there is not a moment that I do not think of you, your phone calls telling me "I just called to say I love you", your laughter and most of all your love.

We little knew that morning that
God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly,
In death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
You did not go alone;
For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories,
Your love is still our guide;
And though we cannot see you,
You are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken
And nothings seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again.

You will always be the light of my life. You are my life, my world, my happiness, my everything.

I love you and miss you.

Your Forever Wife,

Tonia Taylor

March 12, 2008

Dad
How well I do remember, the special times we had. The times and seasons of my life with a very special dad.
How well I do remember the day God called you home. You slipped into His loving arms, and I felt so alone.
Now my heart will carry memories of the love you gave me. Until we meet again in Heaven Where the best is yet to be.

Steph & Mike Winter

February 18, 2008

Opening a Rose

It is only a tiny rosebud,
A flower of God's design;
But I cannot unfold the petals
With these clumsy hands of mine.
The secret of unfolding flowers
Is not known to such as I.
GOD opens this flower so sweetly,
Then, in my hands, they die.

If I cannot unfold a rosebud,
This flower of God's design,
Then how can I have the wisdom
To unfold this life of mine?

So I'll trust in Him for leading
Each moment of my day.
I will look to Him for His guidance
Each step of the pilgrim way.

The pathway that lies before me,
Only my Heavenly Father knows.
I'll trust Him to unfold the moments,
Just as He unfolds the rose.

Stephanie Winter

February 18, 2008

A poem to remember the Greatest Man on the Earth:

God looked around His garden and He found an empty place.
He then looked down upon the earth and saw your tired face.
He put His arms around you and lifted you to rest.
Gods garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering; He knew you were in pain.
He knew that you would never get well on earth again.
He saw the road was getting rough and the hills are hard to climb.
So He closed your weary eyelids and whispered “Peace be thine.”
It broke our hearts to lose you but you didn’t go alone for part of us went with
you the day God called you home.
God saw you were getting tired and a cure was not to be, so He put
His arms around you and whispered “Come with me.”
With tearful eyes we watched you suffer and saw you fade away,
although we loved you dearly we could not make you stay.
A Golden Heart stopped beating, hard working hands to rest, God
broke our hearts to prove He only takes the best.
It’s lonesome here without you we miss you more each day, life
doesn’t seem the same since you have gone away.
When days are sad and lonely and every things goes wrong we seem to
hear you whisper “Cheer up and carry on.”
Each time we see your picture you seem to smile and say
“Don’t cry, I’m in Gods hands, we’ll meet again some day.”

You are loved and miss dearly. There isn't a day I don't think about you. I miss your smile and I miss our lunches. My lunches are empty now cause I have no one special to share them with now. Miss you Pops more then you can imagine.

Don, Lori, Hannah, & Luke Deurmier

February 15, 2008

Danny,
You are one of the sweetest guys I know and you give great hugs! You and Tonya treated us like family the second we met you. The Robeson's introduced us to you and they loved you both so much and talked so highly of you guys. Don & I and Hannah & Luke felt a connection with you right away. And WOW!! are YOU ever talented!! I love the miniatures I have that you made and will always treasure them. And your sense of humor was wonderful with a laugh that was infectious. Everybody and anybody that was around you were either smiling or laughing!! We really miss you Danny. I am sure you are keeping all the angels smiling. Our prayers are with you always.

Tonya, you are so lucky to have had such a wonderful, cool, funny, sweet husband and friend in your life. We know you will treasure all those precious memories you have of him. Danny touched a lot of lives and made everybody better for knowing him. Thank you, Tonya (and Danny), for being so warm and loving to our family. Our hugs, thoughts, and prayers are with you always, Tonya. We love you!!

Luke Deurmier

February 15, 2008

Grandpa Danny,
You're awesome and I will never forget you. Thanks for letting me hang out with you and Grandma Tonya at the Denver Miniature Shows. I always had fun around you. I love you and miss you lots!!

Carol Mettler

February 3, 2008

I remember the first time I heard the name Danny Rodriguez. My parents had attended a Denver Miniature Show and told me about this wonderful couple they had met.
Danny was so talented and willing to share his knowledge. His warm and caring personality made him so easy to talk to. When we met both of you we could understand why my parents loved you both so much. Dick and I are so honored to have called him our friend. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Carol and Dick Mettler

James Taylor

January 15, 2008

Danny; You weren't just my Father-in-Law you were a GREAT friend. Our times together will always be remembered and cherished. You will be dearly missed.

Tonia Taylor

January 15, 2008

A Fathers touch, A Daddy's kiss,
A grieving Daughter, You're greatly missed.

An empty house, An empty chair,
A fathers love, No longer there.

A broken heart, Tear filled eye,
Another soul to fill the sky.

Many memories in my mind,
Some I laugh, Some I cry.

The times we shared, The laughs we had,
Things I miss when I think of you Dad.

Realizing that's all I have to hold on too,
Only memories, Of what once was you.

Missing your laugh, I will never again hear.
That is the reality that fills me with so much fear.

No more smile on your face,
No more warmth of your embrace.

The last hug, The last kiss,
The last "goodbye" leaves me with one last wish...

To have you Dad, here today,
Never to leave your Daughter this way.

A Father's touch, A Daddy's kiss,
A grieving Daughter, YOU'RE GREATLY MISSED!

LeRoy Holden

January 7, 2008

Danny: From hello I knew you were someone special and it was my honor to have you as my friend. You had a heart like few I know and the world is a sadder place without you. God bless you and keep your family in his grace.

Marie & Davie Rotenberry

January 3, 2008

Danny, We couldn't have asked for a better son. You will always remain in our hearts and in our thoughts. Love you always,
Mom & Dad

Kat & Ben Collupy

January 2, 2008

Danny was a wonderful man with a big heart. His heart was always open to all. He treated every one like family. Ma and Pops mean the world to a lot of people. I know my family and I was and are blessed by knowing both of them. We love you Pops and you will always be in our hearts, minds and our lives. It truly is all about family.

Stephanie & Michael Winter

January 2, 2008

"Pops"you are one special man. We will love you and miss you forever. I said it once and I will say it again you had a heart of gold and a smile that lit up the room.Austin & Zach will never forget your forest gump and the one special day they got to spend with you. Love you Pops like a daddy. You will always have a special place in my heart. You will be missed dearly.

Dixie Johnson

January 2, 2008

Dearest Danny~
I will always have fond memories of you. You are my one and only brother. I remember the numerous times when you and your daughter Shelly came to Texas to visit us. You always played games with us and made us laugh. And don't forget all the pizza's we consumed! May I see you in heaven one day. Have my deluxe pizza waiting for me. In Christ's Love, your sister Dixie.

Gayle and Raquel

January 2, 2008

Though we only met a handful of times, you made an impression. You laughed and loved without judgment. You made us feel very welcome; we were blessed to have had the opportunity to meet you. Be in peace.

Cathy Robeson

January 2, 2008

Danny will be missed by all who were lucky enough to know him. I was so lucky to have him even be a small part of my life. Thank goodness for the Denver Miniature show and the wonderful friendship with my family!! Stay strong Tonya, we love you and think of you often.

Tonia Taylor

January 1, 2008

Thank You Daddy for choosing me as your special daughter,for being my friend and for being My Father. You gave me the world and showed me the ways of the world. You taught me how to be strong. You are truly an inspiration to me, you touched everyone that you met. You made my friends your friends and showed them love as if they were your own son or daughter, and for that I have always tried to follow in your footprints.
I Love you always, forever and ever
Your Forever Daughter, Tonie

Suzy & Andy Ott

January 1, 2008

Pops,
You were a big part of our lives for the past year. Even though we only had a short time with you, we will always have our "pops' with us. Thank you for welcoming us into the family. We love you and miss you very much! See ya later!
Love your adopted kids!

Jerry Emerson

December 31, 2007

"Pops" Thank you for being such a big Part of my Life. I always looked at you as my Father and not my Father In-Law. You will truly be missed. Love you're Son, Jerry

Tonia Taylor

December 31, 2007

"Comitchuwa Cowboy" - I Love you always, forever and ever. Thank you for choosing me to be your daughter. You are truley the Best Father a girl could have. Miss You. You're Forever Daughter, Tonie

Shelly Kosht

December 30, 2007

You always were larger than life to me. I will always be your little girl, no one can take that away from us!

Tonya Rodriguez

December 30, 2007

To my loving husband-you are my life, my world, my happiness, my everything. You light up my life and give me strength to carry on.
Love you always and forever,
Tonya

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