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Josias Roderiguez Obituary

Roderiguez Josias Noel Roderiguez, age 19, of Columbus, OH, April 27, 2013. Graduate of Tree of Life Christian High School. Student at Ohio Christian University. Member of Rhema Christian Center. Josias was a man after Gods own heart. He was moved with passion for people and his life was enriched by those he served. Survived by his parents, Judy and Noel Rodriguez; sister, Adriana; maternal grandparents, Marie and Lee Nothstine of Columbus; paternal grandparents, Paulita and Nathanael Roderiguez of Cleveland, OH; many aunts, uncles, 26 cousins and numerous other relatives and friends including his best friend, Joseph Wojciehouski. Preceded in death by his grandfather David Green and aunt Sue Green. Friends may call at the MORELAND FUNERAL HOME, 55 E. Schrock Road, Westerville, OH, Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at Rhema Christian Center, 2100 Agler Road, Columbus, OH with visitation 10-11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Josias Rodriguez Scholarship Fund at Tree of Life Christian High School in Columbus, OH or Ohio Christian University in Circleville, OH.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Apr. 29 to Apr. 30, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
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T.Woodard

March 9, 2014

I celebrate my birthday the whole month of April. I will never forget 2 years ago when we had a deep talk about why this was so important. This year it does not seem right without you here as my personal cheerleader. Smiling because I know your near, yet hurting because you seem so far away.

September 2, 2013

Heard a song and thought of you. Missing your smile.

Trey

May 11, 2013

Missing you ........

Debbie Nelson

May 9, 2013

Si-FI..you are a true blessing. I will miss you and your goofiness. You always can make people smile. Praying for you Judy, Noel and Adriana..praying God comforts you during this time. Love you all. Aunt Debbie

Zachariah Grimm

May 8, 2013

Josias...I will miss you. You have touched many lives. You encouraged me when I was down and was always there for me. I will be praying for Aunt Judy, Uncle Noel and Adriana to help them get thru this. WE ALL LOVE YOU SI AND WILL FOREVER MISS YOU.

Natasha Jones-McDougle

May 2, 2013

Found out today from church member, Lily J. Of Blessed, Josias' passing around 2:45pm. Devastated &Shocked. Exceptional, Godly young man.100&10 percent certain, Josias IS WITH GOD! BLESSINGS TO HIS WONDERFUL, GODLY PARENTS &SISTER. Respectfully, submitted.

Carl, Sandra and Melanie Herring

May 2, 2013

To the Roderiguez family,
We are so sorry for your loss. May God continue to bless and keep you; granting you peace and comfort.
Carl, Sandra and Melanie Herring (Family in Christ of Rhema Christian Center)

T. Woodard

May 2, 2013

I thank you for all the life lessons you has passed on to our family. I just listened to your voicemail from 2 weeks ago, and started to cry. I will not speak of you in the past tense, because through all of us you live.

Katherine Williams & family

May 1, 2013

To the family of Josias,
He was a great young man of God. I will always remember how his singing lifted my spirits up during New Gen at Rhema. I will keep your family in my prayers. God Bless you. Rest in peace Josias.

A Minton

May 1, 2013

So sorry for your loss.. I went to the same high school as him.. Hear him sing a few times.. Very good..

LINDA TAYLOR (Rhema Sister)

May 1, 2013

TO THE RODERIGUEZ FAMILY, YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW GOD'S STRENGTH AND PEACE BE WITH YOU.

May 1, 2013

TO THE RODERIGUEZ FAMILY, I AM TRULY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR SON HE WILL TRULY BE MISSED. MAY THE GOOD LORD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW.

Regina Edwards

May 1, 2013

Noel,Judy, Adriana & family. Yes, Josias, truly a man after God's own heart. I continue to pray for God's comfort and peace as you walk through this season.

P. Nicol Holliman

May 1, 2013

To the Roderiguez and Nothstine family, I am so sorry for your loss. Josias was a sweet and Kind young man. I pray God's Comfort and Peace will keep you in the days ahead; and the memories of him will forever live in your hearts. God Bless

Von, Lisa, Monet, Brandee & Perry LeNoir (Rhema Family)

May 1, 2013

Thank you, Josias, for leaving such a Christ like example in the earth. You will be missed. God's strength and peace to the Roderiguez Family. We are here for you.

Anonymous Friend

May 1, 2013

We will Miss you Joe! We love you!! It seemed like we talked the day before you went to heaven but it was a week before!

Kaelyn,Jason,Danny Wright

May 1, 2013

Noel,Judy,Adriana Our prayers are with you all at this time. Hope he shows God his ear wiggling trick That he did so well.We Love Yall. We miss you Sias heaven gained another Angel.
Kaelyn,Jason,Danny Wright

Monica Hawkins

May 1, 2013

Josias was truly a man with a heart after God, it was a pleasure to see him grown up in Rhema, singing, praising, worshipping, fellowshipping, acting, he was a delight. I used to love to see Josias and his dad sing side by side. He will be truly missed. Monica Hawkins

TOSCA SMITH

May 1, 2013

Noel,Judy and Adriana as parents and siblings who have lost a child and sibling we not only understand but we know the pain and sorrow you are feeling at this time. We are praying for you all. You raised a fine son who loved the Lord and shared his love of God with others there is no greater testimony than that. Please know that we are here for you and praying Gods comfort and peace for your family.
Pastors Gary and Tosca Smith and The Remnant Church

May 1, 2013

Sorry for your lost of someone so dear. You have my deepest sympathy. Prayers are with you and your family.

Maritza Scott

May 1, 2013

My prayers are with my family during this hard time. Im rejoicing that your with the lord love you and miss you.

Madelyne Rosario Bermudez & Family

May 1, 2013

Noel, Judy and Adriana our deepest condolences in the passing of your son, a great young man. Praying that god will give you all strength in this difficult time.

Ironda Talla

April 30, 2013

May God grant you all peace and comfort using this time. My prayers are with you all.

Jackie Smith-Edingburgh

April 30, 2013

Noel,Judy,Adriana & family,
I feel your pain and am deeply sorrowful for you loss . May God embrace you under the shadow of His almighty wings and give you peace and comfort in the midst of your loss,
Jackie Smith-Edingburgh
Former choir member

Paige Swarts

April 30, 2013

Roderiguez family-
I know it's been awhile since we talked, but I want to offer my deepest condolences and let you know that you are in my thoughts and heart. Josias was a great guy and always put others before himself. He was true soldier of The Lord and I have no doubt he is home now.
God Bless

SeRita Henry

April 30, 2013

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Steve/Lydia Miller

April 30, 2013

We knew Josias mostly from a distance...my husband had a conversation with him during a missions week when he was on campus representing Rural American Mission, my daughters knew him from working in the writing center and just around campus. But somehow we have felt your loss immensely. Please know the prayers of our church, many of our friends and our family are with you at this time.

Mary Sills

April 30, 2013

Praying with you.

April 30, 2013

Noel, Judy and Adriana, I extend my condolences to

you and your family. My prayers are with you.

Teresa Gee

Brent and Sylvia Rosenthal

April 30, 2013

Noel, Judy and Adriana we are very saddened about Josias. He was a wonderful young man, always with a smile that would light up any room he entered. We are praying for your peace, comfort and grace in this sad time.

Cheryl Benner

April 30, 2013

My thoughts and prayers have been with you ever since I heard the news. I worked with Josias last year at Lily Lake Camp in Port Crane, New York. He was loved by all the campers and staff. He especially was concerned with one of my nephews that we had brought with us. We will remember his unselvish giving and love. His laughter and his smile. I know that many of the campers and staff have pictures of him that I will try and get to share with you. I will be the Jr. Evangelist for this year's camp. I would like to come up with a permanent memorial for Josias at the camp. Praying for you.
Pastor Cheryl Benner

April 30, 2013

My heart truely fills your pain I could not even begin to understand But God !! A Rhema Knight Beverly Walls

Robert Fluellen

April 30, 2013

My family and I are very sorry to hear about your loss. You and your will be in our prayers. God bless and keep you all.

Kelmon Taylor

April 30, 2013

To the Roderiguez family,
Our heart is heavy. He was a great example to the children of NewGen at Rhema. His walk with Christ was noticed and he will be greatly missed, but his example will live on. We love you are praying with you and for you during this time.
Kelmon, Jackie, and Erin Taylor

April 30, 2013

Noel, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son Josias.

My family warmly remembers seeing your son on stage at church. He was such a positive influence on my son.

As a father, it brings tears to my eyes when I think about what you and your fmaily are going through. It is a tragedy to lose a child, even if the child is 19. (Our kids will always be our kids).

We will keep you in our prayers. We know Josias is in a much better place. We look forward to the time when all of us will be together with him.

Reginald Ike and family.

Eric & Gail Dulaney

April 30, 2013

Noel, Judy and Adriana, you are in our thoughts and prayers, and we extend our deepest condolences to you. Josias' passion for the Lord was undeniable and he was an outstanding role model for our children. May his memories and God's love help to comfort you.

Roger Henry

April 30, 2013

Josiah was truly a God send. He touch so many people with his love for Jesus. He shared Jesus with everyone he met no matter the age he encounter. His smile an loving personality will always be remembered in my mind. Words cannot express my deepest thoughts an condolence to the family an all who love an know Josiah.

Korrin

April 29, 2013

Grief can be so hard, but the special memories we have of Josias help us cope. Remembering your family today and always. I was blessed by Josias in the short time I knew him and even after his death I am still being blessed. God bless!

melissa schlosser

April 29, 2013

I'm sorry to hear about your loss
I will be praying for all the family

April 29, 2013

My husband Terry and I are so sorry for your loss. We will continue to pray for the family and friends of Josias to God grant you all peace through the days to come.
Terry & Beth Pockett Family
Lewis Center, OH

Mark and Lois Taylor

April 29, 2013

What an amazing service today at OCU where we learned more about Josias' life and love for God. May you continue to experience God's peace and comfort as we had today.

Yolanda Wooten

April 29, 2013

Words cannot express my thoughts! May God continue to bless and keep you during your time of sorrow.

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