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Albert Rodriguez beloved husband, dad, son, grandpa, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle gained his angel wings on January 26th, 2026, at the age of 56
Albert is preceded in death by his son Phillip Martinez, dad Alberto Rodriguez, grandma Josephine Gallegos (from California), mother-in-law Angie Ulibarri, father-in-law Patricio Ulibarri Sr., daughter in law Norma Barela and nephew Steven Velasquez (from California)
Albert is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years Bernadine Rodriguez, beloved children Celestino Martinez (Angel), Albert Rodriguez, Robert Rodriguez (April), Eric Rodriguez, mother Elizabeth Chavez (from Cathedral City California), brother Conrad Velasquez (from Apple Valley California), sister's Gloria Mora (Manuel) (from Desert Hot Springs California), Theresa Morales (Juan) (from Los Angeles California), grandchildren Phillip Martinez, Destiny Montoya, Deandra Montoya, Madison Martinez, Kennedy Martinez, Reaghan Martinez, Isabella Rodriguez, Lysha Martinez, Albert Rodriguez, Penelope Rodriguez, Deangelo Rodriguez, 12 extended grandchildren, Godchildren Cruz Garcia, Stacey Ulibarri, and Esperanza Salazar, sister in law Rebecca Ulibarri (Archie Sr.), brother in laws Patricio Ulibarri Jr, Isaac Ulibarri (Deanna), Allen Ulibarri (Victoria), Adrian Ulibarri, as well as many uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends
A Devotional Funeral Service will take place on Friday, February 6th, 2026, at 11:00 am in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel of DeVargas Funeral Home in Espanola, NM. Burial to follow at the Light House Cemetery in Chimayo, NM
Carrying Albert to his final resting place will be Cruz Garcia, Archie Garcia Jr., Larry Recio, Gilbert Recio, Archie Garcia Sr., Paul Herrera, George Martinez, Luis Gutierrez
Honorary Pallbearers will be Albert's brother in laws Patricio Ulibarri Jr., Isaac Ulibarri Sr., Allen Ulibarri, Adrian Ulibarri, nephews Isaac Ulibarri Jr., Allen Ulibarri Jr., Ernie Recio, Gabriel Recio, Joe Albert De Hoyos, Goddaughters Stacey Ulibarri, Esperanza Salazar, nieces Daijah Ulibarri, Alyssa Ulibarri, Ivana Ulibarri, Magdalena Mora, Roberta Ann De Hoyos, Veronica Soliz, Elyssa Aase, and Adlynn
The Family of Albert Rodriguez has entrusted the care of their loved one DeVargas Funeral Home and Crematory of the beautiful Espanola Valley 505-747-7477
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
623 North Railroad Ave, Española, NM 87532

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