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George Rodriguez Obituary
05/05/1939 - 03/27/2024
84 years old, born on Cinco de Mayo in Mexico City, Mexico, and perfectly fitting because of his pride of his Mexican heritage, George had a heroic 34-year career at the Houston Police Department with many valued relationships formed. Honoring his Hispanic culture, he assisted in founding and serving on the board of the Organization of Spanish Speaking Officers (O.S.S.O.). George was also an instructor in cultural diversity at the police academy.
He was described by his closest friends as "a man's man" and "a policeman's policeman." He was ranked as a "distinguished expert" shooter which earned him the name "rigor mortis" because of his calm, steady trigger pull and steely shooting stance. He would relish this description in his obituary! His teaching motto: "Less Bullsh*t, More Bullseye."
In 1965 he married the love of his life, Alida Falcon Rodriguez, and raised a family with 3 children.
On duty, March 30, 1994, George was shot multiple times with an automatic 9mm weapon. Seriously wounded and as he lay bleeding, rushed to the hospital and still alert: "Tell my family that I love them," he said repeatedly. Our family will be forever grateful for the talented staff and the heroic doctors: Mark Wahl, Antonio Pacifico, Nadim Nasir, Ben Taub and the Methodist Hospitals for giving "Sarge" another 30 years of life.
He is predeceased by his parents, Maria and Jose, his brother, Hector, and sister, Elda. He is survived by his sisters, Gela Gradilla and Brenda Dominguez, and brother, Jose Luis Rodriguez.
Left with all the colorful memories are his wife, Alida Rodriguez, son, George F. Rodriguez, daughter, Ingrid Gonzalez Wood, and son, Aaron F Rodriguez. His memory and legacy will live through his grandchildren: George Hudson Rodriguez, Nikolaus Rodriguez, Kendall Rodriguez, McKenna Rodriguez, Alec Rodriguez, Jacob Gonzalez, Jet Gonzalez, and Gia Gonzalez.
A Mass and Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, April 26, 2024, at 10 AM at Saint Theresa Catholic Church, 6622 Haskell St., Houston, TX 77007.
In lieu of flowers, consider a donation in honor of Sgt. George V. Rodriguez to O.S.S.O.
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William Addis
October 21, 2024
He was a great man. I used to love dropping by the store and just talking to him his son Aaron is/was a good friend.
Bill Addis
Paul Emerson
October 21, 2024
Aaron -
As the weeks and months pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Paul Emerson
October 21, 2024
Aaron -
As the weeks and months pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
(I'm sorry about your Dad. I really liked him.)
Olga Vargas Castro
July 13, 2024
Our deepest condolences to Alexandra, George, Josh, John, Jacob, Amaya , Marie, Jesse Sr. and all the family. Georgie will be missed very much by us and many other people .May Georgie Rest In Peace.. From: Olga, Pancho, Nelly, Frankie, Jessica, and David Castro
Rhonda Reyes
May 9, 2024
I have been blessed to know the Rodriguez family. They are all loving, honest, and kind. I remember when Sgt. Rodriguez was shot, and my mother and I rushed to the hospital. We, along with our city and country were praying for him as he was seriously wounded. God heard all of our prayers as he miraculously survived.
Now, God wanted him home in Heaven with him.
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." Matthew 5:9
True to his calling, Sgt. Rodriguez had fulfilled Psalm 82: 3-4
3 Defend the weak and the fatherless;
uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed.
4 Rescue the weak and the needy;
deliver them from the hand of the wicked.
`Well done, good and faithful servant!´ Matthew 25:21
With love, sympathy, and prayers,
Rhonda Reyes
Jim Gordon
April 3, 2024
Dear Family:
I worked with Sgt. Rodriguez in the 70´s and 80´s.
He was one of the finest people I knew. And a wonderful representative of HPD.
He so respected by the entire Gordon family who worked with him.
He will be missed.
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