ARSENIO E. RODRIGUEZ

Arsenio E Rodriguez, 88, peacefully perished Apr. 5, 2011 at his home in Chandler, Ariz. with his daughter, granddaughter, and four cherished pets at his side. His passing leaves an empty place in the hearts of daughter Rosa M. Toledo, of the home; and son Arsenio Rodriguez, Jr. (Nancy), of Springfield, Mo. He will also be missed by grandchildren, John Cone (Lauren), Rachel Toledo-Miller (Ryan), Jamie Cone Skyta (Mike) and Anthony Rodriguez; great- grandchildren, Jimmy Cone, Nicholas Cone and Marisol Miller; siblings, Armando Rodriguez (Altagracia), Maruca Cruz, Eldelmira Rivas and Onellia Rodriguez (Ramon); and four generations of nieces and nephews. Arsenio is welcomed into heaven by his beloved wife Rosa M. Rodriguez; siblings, Jose Rodriguez, Clarita Torres, Ondina Rodriguez and Mario Rodriguez; and parents Ladislao and Maria Luisa Rodriguez Espada. Family and friends will hold dear memories of his eloquent poetry skills, love of boxing and baseball, and competitive spirit at the domino table. Funeral service, Tues., Apr. 12 at 5:30 p.m., followed by visitation, 6-8 p.m. at White Chapel Funeral Home, 6600 N.E. Antioch Rd., Gladstone, Mo. Interment 11 a.m. Wed., Apr. 13 at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his name to Alzheimer's Association, Desert SW Chapter, 1028 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85006. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.dwnwhitechapel.com. (Arr: D.W. Newcomer's White Chapel Funeral Home, 816-452-8419) D.W. Newcomer's Sons Funeral Homes, Cemeteries, Crematories.