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Natividad A. Rodriguez Jr.
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Natividad Rodriguez, 70, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones.
Early in life, Natividad was a Karate Instructor where he was a role model for many. He had many qualities in life that included being an artistic body man for motorcycles and lowriders that won many trophies. After retiring, he found a new hobby and interest in pool playing and building cue sticks with his very own creations and machinery. He was a very creative man and will be deeply missed by many.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents Natividad Rodriguez, Emiliana Chavez Rivera, Trinidad Armendariz and Epigmenia Armendariz, Father Natividad C. Rodriguez.
He is survived by his loving wife Gloria Rodriguez, his children Natividad G. Rodriguez, Jaime R. Rodriguez, Cynthia E. and spouse Martin Hernandez, Natalie and Hector Garza, and Jennifer Rodriguez. His loving mother Manuela Rodriguez, 11 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren. Sisters Estela and spouse Carlos Gaona Jr., Rosa and spouse Mark Waldrop, Martha Rodriguez, Nellie and spouse Robert Arellano, Nancy Rodriguez and Stephen Sanchez. He leaves behind great memories with so many family and friends that dearly loved him.
Visitation for Natividad will be held at Martinez Funeral Home "West Chapel" 10137 W University Blvd Odessa, Texas 79764 on Thursday February 6, 2025 from 12pm -9pm with a Rosary at 7pm. Funeral Service will be held on Friday February 7th, 2025 at Martinez Funeral Home "West Chapel" at 2pm.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jaime R. Rodriguez, Robert Arellano II, Natividad Rodriguez V, Martin Hernandez, Hector Garza, Fernando Mancha, Carlos Gaona III, Gabriel Casias, and Arturo Mendoza
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