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Rene Rodriguez Obituary
02/21/1962 - 03/29/2024
Rene N. Rodriguez (Froggy) 62 of Midland, TX Passed away surrounded by his loving family March 29th 2024. Rene was born in Laredo, TX on February 21,1962 to the late Tomas and Francisca Rodriguez. He married his high school sweetheart Leticia Sciaraffa in 1982. Right after they moved to Midland to start a family. He worked for the city of midland for 26 years in the solid waste department before retiring. He never met a stranger that he did not enjoy talking to. He enjoyed playing softball, but mostly he loved watching his daughters play and later watching his grandchildren play. He would light up when his grandchildren came into the room. He was a big Tennessee Titan and Houston Astros fan. He is preceded in death by his parents Tomas and Francisca Rodriguez and a brother Raul Rodriguez.
Visitation and viewing will be on Wednesday April 3,2024 from 1-9pm at Lewallen-Garcia-Pipkin Funeral Home. Prayer service will be at 5:30 with Pastor David Natividad and a Catholic rosary at 7pm with Armando Bonilla. Viewing on Thursday April 4, 2024 will be from 10am to 1pm at Lewallen-Garcia-Pipkin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 2pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish & Shrine. A burial to follow at Resthaven Memorial Park.
He is survived by his wife Leticia Rodriguez of 41 years. Three daughters Annette (Roy) Glasscock, Lora (Joe) Gomez of Lamesa, TX, Amanda Rodriguez (Jose Varela). Four grandchildren Xavier, Violet, Jazelle and Joe jr. Two brothers Roy (Corina) Rodriguez of Odessa, TX and Robert (Priscilla) Rodriguez. Several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
Our family would like to give a heartfelt thank you to our family and friends for their constant prayers and support during this difficult time. A special THANK YOU to DR. Juan C. Gil, Dr. John Mathewson, Dr. Mamoun Brashir, Fresenius kidney center and the medical staff of Midland Memorial Hospital.
Funeral service is under the direction of Lewallen-Garcia-Pipkin Funeral Home and Chapel. Family messages and condolences may be emailed to: [email protected] or you can visit our website at www.lewallengarciapipkinfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Rene Rodriguez
Luis Romanos
April 1, 2025
Happy Belated Birthday Rene , miss you .
Cynyhia Sciaraffa
February 25, 2025
Happy birthday to our fairy godfather .we miss you and will always be in our hearts. Thank you for always being there for us and now our fairy godmother is always there for us to.love you forever Mia Jaxson and Emily
Letty Rodriguez
February 21, 2025
Happy Birthday to my wonderful husband, in Heaven , Love you and miss you..I know the angels are singing to you on your Birthday
Jose Aguilar
February 21, 2025
Hey nino just wanted to wish you an awesome happy birthday words can’t describe how much I miss you and love you from your Godson JJ
Cynyhia Sciaraffa
February 21, 2025
Happy Heavenly Birthday Rene!!
You are greatly missed.
Lora Gomez
February 21, 2025
I Love you Dad ! Happy Birthday Up in Heaven
Jose Aguilar
April 21, 2024
Rest in peace, my Nino Rene, Thank you for always being there for me and my brothers and sister, you were a wonderful Godfather and for always being in our life’s, Nino you were the one that was there when we needed something, Since my 1st Birthday, You both saw me grow up, also my Graduation and my Graduation party , Always blessing us, You and My Nina are the best Godparents anyone would love to have God Bless You Nino love your godson JJ.
Freddy and Sara Hernandez
April 11, 2024
Our deepest sympathies
Nellie Monarrez
April 6, 2024
Rest in peace Rene we will miss you at the dialysis center. My condolences to the family
Lalo M lujan
April 4, 2024
Our Deepest Condolences to the Family's Honor to has meeting him
Luis Romanos Jr
April 3, 2024
In behalf of the Romanos Family, I would like to express my deepest heartfelt condolences to the Rodriguez Family. We Love You guys very much and we'll miss Rene deeply. Prayers to you all , Luis Romanos Jr.
Cynthia Sciaraffa
April 2, 2024
R.I.P BROTHER IN LAW..YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED ❤
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Visitation
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Lewallen-Garcia-Pipkin Funeral Home2508 N. Big Spring St, Midland, TX 79705
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Lewallen-Garcia-Pipkin Funeral Home2508 N. Big Spring St, Midland, TX 79705
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