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Audrey DePass/Gyles
March 27, 2025
Not a year goes by that I do not remember you. A special person who I will remember. Audrey
AUDREy DEPASS/GYLES
March 20, 2021
David, my inspiration! You never leave my heart because your footprints are all over it, and even though another year has gone by the vivid memories that I have of you and your beloved family will never be forgotten. I love you and your devoted family in life, but I love you even more in death.
Audrey DePass
March 25, 2020
David. Yet another year has gone by, but in my heart it feels like yesterday. I will always miss you.
Maria Tabares
May 25, 2019
To my David:
I always have you in my heart, I thank the good lord every day for giving me the privilege to share some time with you, I know you are more alive than ever, where ever you are I am sending you all my love.
Audrey DePass/Gyles
March 20, 2019
Even though the years have passed, David I will forever carry you in my heart. You were an inspiration to me. To your dear family, I send you all many blessings and again thank you again for sharing the life of your son and your wonderful friendship to me. Audrey DePass/Gyles
ANTONETTE RIVERA
April 26, 2006
DAVID ALWAYS MADE US SMILE - HE MADE ME SMILE EVERY MORNING IN HOMEROOM IN CELITA'S CLASS -
Claudia Fernandez-Castillo
April 24, 2006
To all who love David: I never had the honor of calling David, "friend". I do remember him being the little rugrat that ran around the buses on our church youth trips. Although too young in the opinion of us "BIGGER" kids back then, he always tagged along, because his parents were our youth group leaders. Just when we'd all be getting to sleep on those long road trips, there was little David with all of that extra energy running around the bus, keeping us all awake. . .I'm glad to see all of that energy turned out to serve such an AWESOME purpose & in the end was used for God's glory. I am so moved by The Rodriguez family story. As I review this guestbook & come across names from decades past to present from DCS, I see how many lives David & you, his family, have impacted. From Mr. Angel De Leon to myself, to Jorge Gonzalez, to Leo Thalssites. . .every DCS generation appears. . . My life's journey will be forever marked b/c of your family's testimony & David's relentless faith. I aspire to achieve the unity & love that I see in your family as I begin my own. I hope to be that Proverbs 31 woman in God's eyes, my husband's eyes & that of my children. Mrs. Rodriguez, in that you are such an inspiration to me. Pastor Ralph, I pray that my husband will be as fervent a spiritual leader to my family as you have been in yours & I see God answering that prayer everyday. Derek, you told my friend at the homegoing ceremony to be thankful for every minute that she has her sister in her life, I am going to take that advice thank you & apply it in regard to my siblings as you have inspired me to do. My heart weighs heavily for you especially & I promise you a special prayer every time that my thoughts turn to what a special gift it is to have siblings as friends. God bless you all & keep you & keep David's spirit fresh in your hearts all the days of your lives. THANK YOU for sharing your lives & Christ's love with all of us. We are forever changed, forever thankful.
Cathy Rodriguez
April 21, 2006
The Rodriguez has been a blessing to me for years, beginning with the year I taught Derek and then David. DCS students loved being around David. He had a special way with the kids. I always looked forward to David driving our sixth grade students to Rapids. I knew we would laugh the whole way there and back. Rita, Ralph, and Derek...we love you. Thank you for being a lighthouse to the people of South Florida. David's testimony shines strong today!! We love you!! Ramon and Cathy
Dawn Thacker
April 21, 2006
Ralph/Rita and Derek:
What a wonderful young man God blessed you with. He has made such a great impact on so many lives. What a legacy he has left. I cannot imagine how you all miss him. Just knowing him for the three years that I have worked with NTBC made such a lasting impression on my mind. We will always have him in our hearts. He did you proud and I know you cannot wait to see him again, with no pain in his body and that beautiful smile.
God Bless.
Dawn Thacker
Jennifer Wheeler
April 7, 2006
I can still remember David's kind words to me, as a 5th grader, when I lost my mother to cancer. I haven't seen him since he left DCS, but he's never been forgotten. I received updates from Ant and Dave Torres, I know they loved him like a brother. My heart goes out to all of you.
Jose Cabrera
April 6, 2006
Because of David my mother was super confused about how Ralph Rodriguez had so much faith and she ended up getting saved too because of David. Thank you for everything Ralph.
Jackie Olmo
April 4, 2006
Dear Rodriguez Family:
Our deepest sympathy with you during this difficult time. The Lord has called home a wonderful young man that was an amazing person. Each one of our family members were blessed to know David, be driving the bus on fieldtrips or helping in the sports department. He will always be remembered for his kind and special way and for the gift that he left everyone he touched. May God bless you and be with all of you. The Olmo Family
Angel, Paige and Aaron De Leon
April 3, 2006
Ralph and Rita,
We are sorry to hear about David.
Please know of our prayers for you at this time. Cindy had been keeping us up to date on David's condition for the past serveral months. She forwarded to us prayer letters and requests that you shared with others. I was challenged every time by your relentless faith and by your commitment as parents. We prayed, as did you, that God's will be done.
You have always been great role models- thanks.
May the Lord strengthen you at this time like only he can, and may your witness be expanded to those who will see you deal with this adversity with grace, compassion and faith.
The De Leons
Jorge Gonzalez
March 31, 2006
Dear Rodriguez Family,
I am so honored to have known David. I'll never forget our memories growing up together at DCS. His recent battle with cancer has put everything back in perspective in my life. I only hope to grow in my faith and become half the man that he was here on earth. David will be greatly missed by all who had the privelage of knowing him. May God console your family in this time of sorrow.
Steven Rodriguez
March 31, 2006
Dear Ralf Rita Derek and all,
I was a freind of David and i will never forget him and i looked up to him as a freind as and as christian. His story has inspired every one around him. One of the last things that he said to me before he wne to be with God was " See you around" iw ill never forget that. He was such a good person and his memory will stay with every one he has met his entire life, wether it was passing by or if he sat you down and had a three hour converastion with you he made you feel as if at that moment in time you were the most inportant human of the face of the earth. Every one who met him is blessed by God to have met him. Thank you for being such good people and for raising such a good person.
Derek,
I never met you but i cant imagine what you must be going through. Just likr your dad said David loved you and the bond that you had with your brother must have been amazing. As a big brother my self i cant imagine the pain you must be going through. God has blessed you and your family with amaszing strength.
Ralf you are a wonderful father Rita you are a great woman when i gave you the flowers and started to cry with you i dont know you did it you helped me get through the loss of our friend and you looked as if you had more peace about it than i did.
God Bless you and your family
S.R.
Chad Gracy
March 31, 2006
Ralph, Rita & Derek,
Times like these are always difficult. However, its time like these that allow us to reflect on the good times that we've all shared. I will always remember the times we had growing up.
For me to say that your family was an inspiration to many would simply not be enough. Thank you all for sharing a part of your life with me. David will be greatly missed by many, that's for sure.
My deepest sympathy,
Chad
Vincent Buonassi
March 30, 2006
Dearest Rodriguez Family,
I am sorry to hear about David and pray that God gives you strength to see you through this seemingly unnecessary test. I remember how you were there for my family when my mom had her aneurism and also when I was in the hospital. I'm sorry I wasn't able to be there for you. You especially, should know that God's Will serves a greater purpose than we can understand; but alas, understanding is not requisite to accepting (Faith is knowing and incidentally yields an understanding). David is playing his part in God's plan. Above all, he has found peace in the presence of The Living God. My prayers are with you.
Givette Fonseca Salazar
March 30, 2006
To The Rodriguez Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember David from Junior High at Dade Christian like it was yesterday... He always had a friendly smile and would always make others laugh with his witty jokes and comments. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this sad and difficult time as his passing was so unexpected.
Ana Edwards
March 30, 2006
Dear Pastor Ralph, Rita and Derek,
Although I did not know David personally, I have heard so many wonderful stories about him from my daughter's Leana and Kiara that I feel as though I have known him all along. I had the honor of briefly meeting him during his remission one afternoon at DCS when I was picking up Kiara from aftercare. David said hello and smiled as he continued greeting the children. I remembered him saying to Kayla Astorega my daughter's friend in 3rd grade that she had great hair and that he wanted her hair (smile).
My family and I prayed for David and your family throughout his illness and will continue to pray and ask God to bestow peace, comfort and his loving grace upon you. David's journey has been an inspiration to us all and has made a profound difference in the lives of many.
God's Blessings,
With Deepest Sympathy
The Edwards Family
Kiley Buffenbarger
March 30, 2006
hey you:
David, i remember when we would go on the french feild trips and my mom would always ask you to go b/c you where her fav bus driver. i also remember all the wonderful memories of the tree tent. remember the one yr these lil gurls wrote you a note saying they loved you and they wouldnt stop bothering you... you got so upset... man it was so hard for me today to see them close the casket and know that you wont be back... and when they lowered you into the ground and put the dirt over the top of the casket i thought man how can God take such a wonderful man form us. than i realized he took you because your job here on earth was complete and that he didnt want you to stay here in this wicked world and suffer. you had suffered enough for him with dealing with the cancer... when i found out, i was on spring break in tampa and when jaakan told me you had passed away, all i wanted to do was get in the car and go see your family. when i got back to pines i went to church that sunday to see fred slotau and your parents i was sad b/c i missed kris and i was sad b/c i missed you. i read your letter and started to cry. i started to think of all the wonderful memories of french class, tree tent, church, football games, and all the wonderful times we went to mc donalds just to talk.. im going to miss those wonderful talks of ours... you where such a role model to me and you where my HERO... when i look at the picture of you and i at jr/sr last yr i smile and say david i love you and miss you thank you for everything you have ever done for me and my family... i wanna thank you from the bottom of my heart... you where like a big brother to me... now i have lost 2 big brothers in the same month just a yr in differance... i cant wait to see you in heaven one day... i know you are looking down on me and everyone else saying stop crying i am cancer free and painless... i look tall dark and handsome(like you always did, even with no hair)... i bet you are up there with all the lil kids who have passed talking, playin baseball with them, and sharing you wnderful life long story with them... daivd you where the best friend and brother anyone could wish for...i will always be your lil gurl...thank you
I LOVE AND MISS YOU DAVID FOREVER AND FORALWAYS.
ralph and rite:
thank you so much for raising such a wonderful man... threw everyhting you where goning threw you still where strong and there for others when they had hard times or lost a loved one... thank you so much for being such a great christian example... I LOVE YOU BOTH SO MUCH...
derek:
i never really knew you but from what daivd would tell me about you i know you where a wonderful brother.. i know how hard it is to lose a brother i lost my brother a yr ago... i am praying for you and i know daivd is looking down on you and saying i love you big brother thank you for all the wonderful memories.... love you derek
the rodriguez family is so uplifting an loving.. thank you so much for your wonderful example to dcs, ntbc, and the whole world...
LOVE YOU FOREVER AND FORALWAYS DAVID...YOUR LIL GURL...
*Kiley Buffenbarger*
Jose Cabrera
March 30, 2006
David was a inspiration to me and many others. David fought cancer but like david said even if one person gets saved it was worth it. More than twenty people got saved beacause of you. I will never forget you and the fun times we had at summercamp. I hope to see you when the time comes and I go to heaven.
Sincerely,
Jose Cabrera
Leana Edwards
March 30, 2006
Dear Pastor Ralph & Rita,
I want to just tell you that you have both raised a loving, kind, Christ-like son. David was an inspiration to this nation. For me personally David was always there to talk to in camp. He used to buy Giselle, Stephy, Tess, Becca, and I McDonalds. He used to sneek us from Minnow Girls and go play Fuseball, & Dodgeball with his boys. Those were the good old days. David had an ENORMOUS impact on my life because ever time I was going to give up in anything (TRACK)I would look down at my bracelet (Revival & Pray)I would know that David was in greater pain than I was & I would still hang in there.Our whole track season was dedicated to David & we all will miss him dearly.I'm so excited & just can't wait for the day when I get to see that LOVELY smile of yours David.
In David's loving Memory,
Leana Edwards
Christopher Prieto
March 30, 2006
Hey guys just wanted to let you know I love you guys very much. David was and is a blessing to all and I can't wait to see him up in heaven. You guys are in my prayers.
Rick and Viv Welkner
March 30, 2006
Ralph and Rita - We offer our most heartfelt sympathies to you, we know you'll miss David. The achievements in his brief life were extraodinary. Fortunately, as was stated so well, we will meet again in heaven - in a perfect place with perfect bodies. Our thoughts and prayers will be with your family in the days to come, and we know that His grace will see you through.
Rick and Viv Welkner
Jennifer Casani
March 30, 2006
To know David was to love David. Even those individuals who did not know him intimately were touched by his affable perception of the world and others. He was a true man of character whose judgment of individuals was purely sanguine; he believed in the greatness of others.
David was an individual who encompassed an enormous wealth of righteousness that he often offered to anyone he met.
I had the privilege of knowing him and I found myself honored to be in his presence at any given moment.
To his parents: great admiration for undergoing the task of having to part with a beautiful and wonderful individual.
To his friends: care and support for the formidable times that you are facing.
David will always be loved and remembered, not only for the personality he displayed to others on the exterior, but for the inner strengths and the spirituality that all individuals knew he possessed within.
My parents and I offer our deepest sympathy to David's family and friends. You will continue to be in our prayers.
I love you David and will miss you exceedingly.
wayne williams
March 30, 2006
Our deepest sympathy and love to Ralph and family.
We are devastated and heavy with grief.
If there is a comfort at a time like this we hope the Lord has it embrace you and your family with all its strength.
Love Wayne, Sandy,Kim and Phillip
Annie Durham
March 30, 2006
Dear Ralph and Rita:
Scripture says that Mary kept all these things and "pondered" them in her heart. I am sure that in the
days to come you will have much time to "ponder" how is it that your
son was chosen to live a life that
would bring so many to Christ and so
many others to fuller understanding
of the true Christian walk. May you
have peace and joy in knowing his
was a race superbly run. And now the victory! Love, Annie and Family
Tim & Margie de Carion
March 30, 2006
Dear Ralph and Rita:
Your genuine love for our Lord and your testimony has been an inspiration to our family. David's death has sparked a revival in our church that will produce eternal dividends for all of eternity. Our zeal to do more for Christ has increased through your son's life on this earth. David fought a good fight, he finished his course, he kept the faith. This is what we desire for our lives also. We share your loss.
martha soltau
March 30, 2006
David was a wonderful young man, full of love for all those he knew and for those he was to know. He worked hard, and showed all that he was a fighter for life, and for God.
Rita and Ralph, thank you for all the love you have given this community; your son, though gone from this earth is in heaven with our Lord Jesus. Your teaching and love for God has reflected in all that you do, including David and Derek.
The pain you are feeling, will last as long as you live, because David was one of your greatest gifts to God, and now you have given him up to Him. But thank the Lord you will be together again, to hold him in your arms like before.
I want to thank you for all that you did for Fred and I when Kristian died last year. Our loss was so unexpected, but you were there for us, to shore us up in our time of loss, with love and prayers. I am sorry I have not been able to do all of the little, yet wonderful things you did to make Kristian's last game plan as wonderful as it was. My heart still aches with the sorrow of his death, but I thank God that he is Heaven with our Lord.
I pray that these young men, our sons, will continue to do good work for the Lord here on earth until the end of time. May God's amazing Grace envelop us forever. With love, m
Priscilla Cisneros
March 30, 2006
I cant believe that your gone all of the sudden. I'm so happy that you are up in heaven looking down on us and telling us that your not in pain. I remember you wanted to go to the track meet so bad but you had to eat and take your medicine. So i held your umbrella and gave you each pill. Then I asked you "when is this all over dav?" all you said was "Soon pris, then you wont have to hold my umbrella and everything will be back to normal." well dav, that day is here. I'm not holding that rainbow umbrella, im holding you in my heart every min. of the day. i will never forget you. I know you see Nancy and I making a fool out of ourselves and laughing because we cant do what you did in that little office. We miss you in there. Thanks for giving me great advice and helping me out when i would come to work all stressed out. Your my big brother that i dont have. We all miss you dav! I love you and i cant wait to go home and laugh with you again. See you soon big bro!
Kim Marjama
March 29, 2006
I'm so sorry for your loss. Praise The Lord- David's now healed. I can picture it now- David is in heaven playing on the ultimate all-star baseball team, and my mom is sitting in her lawn chair cheering him on just like she did when he played in elementary at DCS.
Alexander family
March 29, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Melissa Herrera
March 29, 2006
The Rodriguez Family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I know David left a lasting impression on all of those he met here on Earth and I know he will do the same in heaven.
Richard and Jan Harvey
March 29, 2006
"Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted" Matthew 5:4
We know that you feel God's loving embrace. We are so sorry for your loss of David.
Orlando, Mary, Orly, Laura & Rebecca Machado
March 29, 2006
Dear Ralph, Rita & Derek,
We wish to express our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
May the love that surrounds you from the many people that were touched by David’s faith in Jesus Christ be a source of comfort at this time.
God bless you, you are a special and inspirational family.
Laura Hilbert Faucette
March 29, 2006
I was VERY saddened to hear the news. My heart aches for David's family and friends. At times like these nothing can provide comfort like the Holy Spirit. My thoughts and prayers are with the Rodriguez family...David, you will be deeply missed by all.
AJ Donaldson
March 29, 2006
David Rodriguez was a tremendous man of CHARACTER. I know that he would, and we all know he definitely could, get my back in ANY situation. I've always said that a true friend is one whom you can lose contact with for years, run into, and it’s like you never loss touch. Every time I saw David, he always had the BIGGEST smile on his face. Not to mention the fact that he always, and I do mean always, had a joke to crack! Like father like son. Even though you might not have understood the joke, just the way he would tell them and laugh at himself, MADE YOU LAUGH! We will DEFINITELY MISS YOU MAN. Thanks for all of the great memories and I look forward to seeing you again and making a lot more.
mema and bepa vandine
March 29, 2006
David was just as special to us as our own grandchildren. He just seemed to be a part of our family You just wanted to hug him and keep him safe and close to us always. But God has deemed different and so now we will have to meet him in heaven and all rejoice in being together with him,Ant,Val and all their friends He will always have a special place in our hearts and will miss him always and in all ways. Love Mema and Bepa
Deal Family
March 29, 2006
We are very sorry to learn of David's death at such a young age. He will not be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers to Ralph,Rita, Derek and family.
From:
Cindi, Tim, James and Lindsey Deal
Kay Poole
March 29, 2006
Dear Ralph & Rita,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your son, David. God gave you a wonderful gift when David was born and his faith seems to have touched so many people. You were blessed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kimberly Mullikin
March 29, 2006
Dearest Ralph, Rita, and Derek:
I was deeply saddened to hear about David's passing. However, I do know that we will see him again. I also know that his eyes have now seen the most magnificent beauty and that he has had fellowship with our Lord. I can't imagine the conversations that he has had! I remember our days at Dade Christian so well. My dad (Wayne Williams)has let me read all of your emails detailing David's progress throughout his entire battle. I just want to let you know that you all have truly touched our hearts in immeasurable ways. David truly is a testament to the wonderful Godly family that he has been so blessed with. We can all say that we are truly better people because of knowing David and experiencing the immense Godly legacy that he has left us with. Ralph, Rita, and Derek you all are in our thoughts and prayers and we truly have thought of you often and have missed getting to see you over the last 14 years. Please know that we are praying for you during this most difficult and most unimaginable pain and loss.
Love,
Wayne, Sandy, and Phillip Williams and Kim Williams-Mullikin
Betty Medina
March 29, 2006
As a parent I am so sorry for your loss. David is with Jesus now, whole and beautiful. The lives that David and the Rodriguez family have touched will have far reaching effects and the seeds that have been planted are many. God continue to guide your heart...
Cristina Vazquez
March 29, 2006
To the Rodriguez family, My heart and prayers go out to you. David will be deeply missed for he was a beautiful person inside and out who left an impact on everyone who crossed his path. I take comfort in the fact that we will reunite with him one day and that he is in a better place than we are.
Anthony Almeida
March 29, 2006
Knowing David is in heaven is a great feeling because we all know we'll see him again one day. It was always a good time hanging out with him and listening to him say something witty, because he would get us all laughing. David was a great guy, we'll all miss him
Rebecca Valdes
March 29, 2006
Dear Ralph, Rita and Derek,
The David I know was such a great playmate to all the campers. I'll always remember his hide and seek games upstairs in secondary with the kids. It was clear that he was thinking of how to experience the joy of that time with them. Everything he did was was with pure abandon and joy for the Lord.
TO Ralph and Rita:
You have forever changed the way I pray!
Hugs and Prayers,
Nurse Rebecca
Marv and Dorothy Williams and Family
March 28, 2006
Dear Ralph, Rita, and Derek,
Words cannot express our deep sadness for this loss for all who knew David and your family. David has "finished his race", and is now rejoicing in heaven. We know that David's courage and faith will continue to live on and encourage others. We are blessed to have known him. May God's perfect peace sustain you.
With love and prayers,
Marv and Dorothy
I love you homey...can't wait to see you again.
Ant
March 28, 2006
I wish I could put into words what David means to me. My lifelong best friend who I will always love and never forget. We shared so many memories and I know he's watching me right now and laughing because I'm crying like a two year old. I know you're happier homey. I can't wait to see you again and we'll be together for eternity in heaven with the Lord. We'll make so many more memories. I love you so much man and miss you like crazy. See you soon dude.
I love you homey...can't wait to see you again.
March 28, 2006
Anne shields
March 28, 2006
The day i found out, i was in total shock and i felt like it was all just a bad dream, I couldn't believe that my friend was taken home. I'm glad that he is no longer in pain or suffering, but i'm sad, because i miss him. I have been going thru health issues over the past few years, and not only was David an inspiration to me, but his parents, Ralph and Rita were ALWAYS there every time i was in the hospital and their faith was just overwhelming and it was extremely encouraging and David was a wonderful man of God, not only did he have a beautiful smile, but he was a beautiful person on the inside as well. I am comforted knowing that he is home and he is with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and that one day i will see him again.
My parents, Mark Shields and Sylvia Shields, and I, would like to send out our condolences and our prayers for Ralph, Rita, and Derek Rodriguez, may God continue to hold you in His arms and carry you thru this time of sadness
Love,
The Shields Family
David and Shana Whiteman
March 28, 2006
Dear Ralph, Rita and Derek,
I know this is a sad time for you. Sometimes it's hard to find the right words to say. So I prayed for God's guidance, and as always he took me back to His word, because He said in Isaiah 55:11 "My word will not come back void."
Even in our darkest hour, We have faith in His ultimate triumph. Psalms 48:10 Says, As your name deserves, O God, You will be praised to the ends of the earth. Your strong right hand is filled with victory.
I know it is sometimes hard, but praise Him, because death and the grave are no match for God's mighty power...I am the living one who died. Look, I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and the grave-Revelations 1:18. Death may take a loved one from us, but Jesus takes that loved one from death. Part of John 11:25-26 says, "I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die like everyone else, Will live again.
I know David was in awe when he saw him face to face... We look forward to that wonderful event when the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be revealed.-Titus 2:13.
May our Lord and Savior give you His peace.
Ernie Padron
March 28, 2006
Ralph, Rita and Derek:
David's illness and passing has touched many lives. Ministering to him each time I saw him blessed my heart immensely. Maite and I unite with you in prayer and celebrate a life that left a legacy.
2Cor5:8 "We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord."
Much love,
Ernie and Maite Padron
Christina Corral
March 28, 2006
David was a loving and caring person. and he has always helpin and thinking of other people before himself. im so happy that soon i well see david again. the joy is that he is in a better place now.
i loved u so much david thanks fo all the great times on the bus...for cheerleading!!! and i will be praying for your family
Phil and Rhonda Farver
March 28, 2006
Ralph and Rita,
We are very sorry for your loss. We remember when David was born. We are praying for you and wish you the best that God has for you. Friends forever.
Ivette Ramos
March 28, 2006
It seems as if it was just yesterday when we were sitting in homeroom. 4 years of laughter every morning. wow! Words can not express how much pain many must feel in this moment. David will be greatly missed.
Phillip Williams Jr
March 28, 2006
I will always remember our friendship from Dade Christian. I have thought of David over the years and can remember all of the days and nights spent at the Miami Lakes Optimist playing baseball with David and football at Dade in the 4th, 5th, and 6th Grade like it was yesterday. To Mr. and Mrs. Rodriguez, and Derek my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kristine Ramirez
March 28, 2006
I'm at a loss for words... you sat behind me for four years at Pace and we had so many laughs... your beautiful smile will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the Lord guide others to be half the man your were.
Mario Pinera
March 28, 2006
Our deepest sympathies for your loss, David was one of a kind. Any one that had the honor to know him knows this. We are with you in our prayers and thoughts. On behalf of the Pinera Family and the staff at M.O.P.
I am honored to have known you David and to call you a friend, my hart goes out to you Mr. & Mrs. Rodriguez and my joy that your son and my friend is with Our Lord Jesus
Ana Soto Del Valle (Prada)
March 27, 2006
David,
You will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May you RIP with God by your side.
Kristen Flood
March 27, 2006
While we are mourning the loss of our friend, others are rejoicing to meet him behind the veil.
-John Taylor
David, I had not seen you in over 6 years. However, I remember you like it was yesterday. Some people leave a mark on someone that is NEVER forgotten. Farewell old friend, may we meet again.
Gina DeArmas
March 27, 2006
David was a very special person to me. Ive known him since i was a minnow in summer camp. The memories that i had with him will last in my heart forever. I cant wait till the day that i get to see him and the big smile that he always had on his face once i get to Heaven. I would also like to thank Ralph and Rita for their faith. They have demomstrated their love and faith to everyone. Love you David and cant wait to see you again in Heaven.
Cathy Cryer
March 27, 2006
Dear Ralph, Rita,& Derek,
I am so sorry for your great loss. David will truly be missed by all.
You are an inspiartyion to all of what faith is and allowing the grace of God to bring you comfort and amazing peace. Thank you for sharing David with us. Looking forward to that day when we shall see him and others again.
Love & Prayers,
Ms. Cryer
Linda Novo
March 27, 2006
David was more than just my nephew. He was my friend. He was always there with his big smile and hug that just made you feel loved. During his journey of this illness, he opened my eyes about the meaning of life, "treat people how you want to be treated so that they can be a part of of my life and me apart of their's". I believe this is why he toughed so many lives. Is that not powerful? Thank you David for your love and frienship...I will miss you, but you will always be in my heart....love Aunt Linda
George Navarro
March 27, 2006
My deepest sympathies for your loss. I'm not very good at this, but the few times I ran into David he always left an impression of being a stellar human being. He had a deep care for his friends. David was genuine in my book. And I'm sure he'll be missed by many. He is in my prayers.
Michelle Rodriguez
March 27, 2006
Words can't express the loss my family & I feel. It was always a joy for us to see him at the kids birthday parties & how much he enjoyed spending time with them & chatting with us. I'm gonna miss his beautiful smile,wonderful personality & the way he made me smile. You'll always be in my heart and in my thoughts.....We'll miss you David!
Michael Perez
March 27, 2006
David was a loving, caring young man who cared for everyone else putting them before him all the time. He treated every one with respect and was an awesome friend to me we miss him with all our hearts but are happy that he is in a better place and that one day we will all be able to be with him up in heaven. DAVID we all love you and miss you dearly
ANDREA CASTANO
March 27, 2006
DAVID A GREAT PERSON WHO WILL BE MISSED, HIS TIME CAME EARLY BUT HE SHOWED ALOT OF US HOW TOO LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST, AND TO ALWAYS SHOW YOUR SMILE BEACAUSE HE ALWAYS HAD ONE EVEN ON HIS WORST DAYS .MAY HE REST IN PEACE. TO HIS FAMILY I HOPE AND PRAY THEY CAN FIND SERENITY N PEACE FOR THEIR LOSS. REAST IN PEACE DAVID S RODRIGUEZ.
Diana Tveit
March 27, 2006
Ralph & Rita
Words are not enough. You are in my thoughts and prayers--our church is praying for you.
Sandra Portal
March 27, 2006
My prayers are with David and his family.
Leo Thalassites
March 27, 2006
David was like a big brother to me who I loved alot . He was the most giving person I ever knew and I will never forget all the things we did together. I will never forget him, and thank God i will see him again!
Lillian Lopez
March 27, 2006
Our family would like to express our deepest sympathy to David's family. I remember David from Pace High School when our daughter Patricia attended the school. He was a fine young man and someone to make everyone proud to know him.
May God bless him and his family.
Girls Track Team
March 27, 2006
The girls track team on their way to Disney all polished their nails in red, black and whit with I love David. As well as put his initials on their shoes.
Brandon Mercer
March 27, 2006
After hearing of David's passing. He hung up the phone went to his aunt's room and prayed for the family.
He came home and immediately took a permanent marker and put D.R. on the hockey skates. He remarked to me to me that don't cry mom he is in a better place.
Manuela Stecco
March 27, 2006
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Rodriguez family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. It is incredible to think that nearly seven years ago we were graduating from high school. Although you are physically gone you will never be forgotten. R.I.P. David. The world is a better place to have had you in it.
Valerie DiStefano
March 27, 2006
David is and always will be my second Big Brother. He always would tell me I'm the little sister he never had. Between Ant and David there was no way anyone was gonna mess with me. He is such an Awesome person. I cannot wait until the day that I can hug him and tell him I love him again when I get to heaven.
BARBARA EDWARDS
March 27, 2006
To the Whiteman Family,
I knew David as a child and I'm sure he grew up to be an outstanding adult. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Barbara (Whiteman) Edwards
Audrey DePass
March 27, 2006
To My loving friends - My deepest sympathy. Thank you for sharing a part of David's life with me. I will always remember him - his memory will last forever in my heart. Know that you are truly loved by all your family and friends in which All of the Faculty of the Criminal Justice Department of FAU joins.
Michael Diaz
March 27, 2006
My deepest thoughts and love go out to you and your family. I send all my love and support to you. I only new David for 4 years of my life during high school, but he will live in my heart forever.
Sincerly,
Michael Diaz
George Michael Naranjo
March 27, 2006
I was in my room when I heard my Mom scream,,, I asked what happend and I heard my friend died that day(3/21) I ran back upstairs,,, screaming my head of,,,I felt light headed and about to pass out, about 30 minutes later I went to the hospital to see David. I felt like I felt about heaven and enternal life, we (Christians) know that we are going to heaven and be alive forever, but we can't describe it...thats how I felt about my friend(David) I knew he was gone but I could not descibe not seeing him and hanging out with him...Mr. Conn gave me a hug and I could not say anything, I just stayed quiet. I know these next 2 or 3 weeks will be hard on my Mom, Dad, Sis, other friends and especially the Rodriguez Fam. All we can do is pray for them...Be happy...he's having a better time at where he's at now...If you see this,,,pass it on..I love U David with all my heart, man see U in heaven.
GM
Nancy Naranjo
March 27, 2006
Rita & Ralph,
David was such an inspiration to me and my Family, I can still remember when he would call me from the hopital to have devotional time with me,I will dearly miss him, and he will always live in my heart.
Love you all!
Nancy Naranjo
Fred Soltau
March 27, 2006
My heart goes out to you & your family, knowing how much we love our kids and when they leave us, it is like a part of us dying. David faught a good fight, he ran the race without wavering. He stayed strong to the very end. Now he has no more pain, no more suffering no more woe's. Now he is with the King of Kings. What a glorious ending. You guys have done a great job raising him, you have done all you could possible do to keep David alive with us, but God had a different plan for David's life. We praise the Lord for all the souls who have been touched by David's illness and he will never be forgotten, just like my son Kris. They are together now in Heaven. We Love you guys.
Janet Simmons
March 26, 2006
Rita, Ralph and Family
Words cannot express our sympathy. David will always be an inspiration for all of us. With all our prayers and our deepest sympathy, Love Janet and Matty
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Rachel Brown
March 26, 2006
I will never forget how much the kids at Dade Christian summer camp flocked to David, or how much love and compassion David demonstrated to the handicapped people at New Testament Baptist Church. David was a selfless individual with a heart of gold. He touched many people's lives in ways he will never know. I am proud to call him my friend and have fond memories of growing up together.
Bertha E. Foch
March 26, 2006
At a time like this I am left not knowing what to say but that I love you and that you are always in my thoughts and prayers. Love Bertha
Lily, Jerome,Erin,Victoria,Jessica,Stephanie and Vanessa Chauvin
March 26, 2006
Dear Ralph and Rita,
In spite of the miles between us, know that we are united with you in a mighty way. . .united in Christ! We love you and are praying together for you all XOXO
Jerry and Fran Streit
March 26, 2006
Ralph, Rita, Derek and family. Our hearts and prayers go out to you at the loss of David. I wish we could be near you at this time. We know that David is in Heaven with his Father. Praying that the Lord will help you in this time of sorrow. With heartfelt sympathy and love. Jerry and Fran
Sharon (Loomis) Arellano
March 26, 2006
I remember David as a young child when I used to babysit frequently for The Rodriquezes. He was a sweet little boy and a pleasure to be around. Even though I didn't get a chance to know him as a young adult, I can see he grew up to be an extraordinary young man with a passion and love for God and those who knew him. Ralph and Rita, you are such great examples of Christian parents and pillars of faith. It makes me very sad that you have to go through this difficult time and my heart and prayers are with and as well as with Derek. May God keep you and hold in His loving embrace.
Johnny, Israel & Ivette Gonzalez
March 26, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Brandie Tardie
March 26, 2006
I will miss David's smile, laugh, comfort and friendship. He has touched my life in so may ways and made me want to be a better person. I will carry him with me every day and wish that he is still here with us. My dearest sympathy goes out to his family and all of his friends for our loss. Much love, Brandie
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