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Michael Rodriguez Obituary
Des Moines
Michael Scott Rodriguez, 50, surrounded by his loving family, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, January 10, 2013.
Michael is survived by his loving mother, Janice Rodriguez; brothers, Lance (Jeannie) Rodriguez and Paul (Joni) Rodriguez; sister, Kathy Rodriguez, all of Des Moines; as well as seven nieces and nephews and six great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Rodriguez; and his grandparents, Emil and Gladys Lage and Fernando and Manuela Rodriguez.
Per Michael's request, his body has been cremated. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, January 14, 2013 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 15 Indianola Rd.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Michael.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Sofie Ochoa
January 13, 2013
To Michaels family so sorry to hear about Mikes passing my thoughts & prayers go out to all of you
Sherry Kerr
January 13, 2013
My heart aches for the family.Your Mom will miss you so much Michael. I love you Jan, My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tom & Nancy Gilman
January 12, 2013
Thinking of you all by keeping you in our prayers.
Framer Sue
January 12, 2013
A true artist a man of many talents you will be missed Michael! You were my friend at Deck the Walls and I loved our conversations about art and books and life in general! God bless your family at this difficult time.
Trina Woods
January 12, 2013
To all Mike' s family', I' m blessed to have known Mike. My thoughts and prayers are with you and may God's peace and healing be wth you. May he walk amongst angels.
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