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Frank Rodriguez Obituary
Peoria - Frank H. Rodriguez, 79, of Peoria passed away at 3:25 a.m. Sunday, July 9, 2006, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center.
He was born April 23, 1927, in Raton, N.M., to Gregory and Felipe Vera Rodriguez.
Surviving are seven daughters, Tina (and Calvin) Griffith, Rita Rodriguez (and Scott) Miller, Letitia (and Noe) Munoz, Silvia Rodriguez, all of Peoria, Anita (and Donald) Cole of Texas, Lisa (and Jeff) Hughes of Spring Bay, Carmen Gallo of Sunnyland; 30 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandson.
Frank worked in a Foundry until he retired, and he loved to fish.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 12, 2006, at Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria. Visitation will be one hour before services. Cremation will be accorded following services.
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Memories and Condolences
for Frank Rodriguez
Gabrielle
March 31, 2024
Hey grandpa Frank I really wish I had some memories of you but my parents love you so much so you must've been an amazing man. My dad misses you so much thank you for being in his life. We all love you.
Michael RODRIGUEZ
July 4, 2019
How can you have been gone for 13 years now? How can it still seem like yesterday that we are walking into Powerton to spend the day together like we did every Sunday since I could walk? All the wonderful things you did with me made me more of a man than 20 years in the military ever could. You always gave the most important commodity in life which was your time. I think about you everyday when I look at my grandkids and hope that when I'm gone that I have the same impact on them that you had on me. You never cared if I was good at sports or good at school you always said do your best and that will always be enough for you. I sit here at 41 years old and still tear up when I think of you. I sure do miss you alot especially today July 4th which was always your favorite. I love to light fireworks today just like we did every year you were here. I hope the fireworks in heaven are half as good as here because I know that you will have that wonderful smile on your face tonight, Love always Mike
Carolyn Miller
July 31, 2007
hey grandpa i miss you so much its been hard with out you 4 all of us u mean the world to us all you will never be forgotten cant wait till the day i finally see you again i wish i would have seen you alot more than i did you were and always will be a great gpa,dad and more i luv you and miss you will tlk 2 you soon
rita miller
July 30, 2007
grandpa,waz a great grandpa a great dad a great husband a great everything he gave the a reason 4 the world 2 shine i know we all miss u but we'll never 4 get u. most ppl say uz kids r 2 young 2 understand,but 4 kids we understand pretty well & gpa i jus want u 2 know u met everything 2 me & u still do & i miss being able 2 visit u ,but i will someday agin , every 1 will & i know tht u r right beside uz 4 ever & 4 alwayz, i know i hardly got 2 c u but ill c u sometime & il fish with u well i love u gpa & il never 4 get u & ur gorgous smile!! love u alwayz also gpa thanx 4 watching over our family u alwayz have i luv u so much =]
paul lowrance
July 22, 2007
hey grandpa, this will be the last time i write on here, but this wont be the last time i talk to you..yes i have a lot a memories of u... but most of all i have the love that u have always giving me,I will never get over the fact the i let u die alone but i know that u are not hurting anymore.. i was very grateful to have a grandpa like you.u are the best in there is the best the was and the best there will ever be....I love you with all my heart and now on i will do u want i can to make u and my family happy... i love u and all my family. R.I.P. your soul will always be around
Melissa Lowrance
July 22, 2007
The past year has been hard on everyone without you here. There have been so many emotions flying. Mostly sadness, but some rejoice in the fact that you are free. You had been trapped inside yourself for so long, without the energy to call out. Now you are out. I was only blessed to have you in my life for the last ten years or so of your life. But you had a grand impact on me. You taught me a lot about myself in the time we were able to spend together. You also taught me alot about my kids and husband. You were the only grandfather I have known since I was 6 years old. I know you are still around. I see you everyday when I look at my kids. I also see you everyday when I argue with one of your bullheaded grandkids or great grandkids. I don't have a lot of stories to share with the kids about you, but between Paul and I we should be able to keep your memory alive and hopefully do you some justice. I hope you continue to shine down on everyone and keep watching over all of us. Puedele descansa en la paz. Nosotros le adoramos y le pierde.
Patrick Lowrance
July 21, 2007
I read all these entries in this book all they are all sad I have nothing but the best memories.Like when I use to work with you.When I use to go to the bars with you or just watched old movies or listen to that mexican music with you.Yeah they keep telling me that you are no longer with us but I made it through the worst year of my life why I ask everyday and I always knew you were here with me every step of the way.I Love you and You always told me you would never let anything happen to me I believe that now and forever.I will always believe in you cause you always believed in me and when it comes to be my time grandpa we will meet again and I can think you for all the things you did for me I Love you Patrick
Carolyn Miller
July 19, 2007
i luv you so much and miss you grandpa i know your here with me cant wait till the day i finally get 2 see you again till then u will always be in my heart!!!!!!
Tabatha (Your LIL Mame)
July 19, 2007
Grandpa, its been over a year since you passed away and it still does not seem like you arent here. There are many mornings I wake up expecting to see you and hear you say My lil Mame. Then I realize you arent here. I miss you everyday, but on the days when I just need someone to hug me I miss you soo much more! I will 4ever be your little Mame. You are in my heart and will be for as long as I live. Grandpa I know you are looking down on us all and I just hope you are smiling at us all. I love you and miss you. I miss the days when I was a little girl and I would just sit on your lap and you would just hug me. Those are the memories that I keep with me and help me to realize you may be in Heaven but you will forever be in my heart.
Veronica Daugherty
July 19, 2007
HI There grandpa, I miss u sooo much. U not being here still doesnt seem real. we all love and miss u ALOT..we know u will always be with us and that helps us get through life . Love ya
paul rodriguez
July 11, 2007
grandpa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! plz. i need you......help me
PAUL LOWRANCE
July 9, 2007
GRANDPA MISS U SO MUCH IT SO HARD WITH OUT YOU I LOVE U SO
paul Lowrance
June 15, 2007
hey grandpa, just wanted to stop in and say i loved you ihope to see u soon
Tabatha Miller
March 2, 2007
Hello Again Grandpa. Its Tabby. Its been awhile since anyone has written you. Dont worry we havent forgot about you. We talk and think about you everyday. Wondering if you are watching us and are proud of what we are doing. Im sure you are doing tons of fishing up there. Hopefully your catching the big ones. Just want you to know everyone is doing good. I miss you so much still. No less then before. I know you are watching over me though and I know you hear me when I do talk to you. Just wanted to pop in and let you know YOu are still missed very much. And I know you would be very Proud of Veronica for going for her CNA and getting it. So much of what she does reminds her of you. Patrick is still in Iraq fighting for our country. Its scares me everyday wondering if he's ok or in some kind of danger. But i know you are with him watching over him keeping him safe and I know with you over him he will return home safe to us. Catch some big ones and drink some more cerbesas.
Tabatha
December 19, 2006
hey grandpa..sorry its been awhile since ive written to you..being a new mommy isnt easy...I miss you so much and as the holidays inch closer it gets harder. But I know you will be right there with us celebrating. I know you are around us all time. Sometimes i can see you there finding ways to bring a smile to my face. Its nice to know you'll still around to do that. I miss you so much grandpa.
paul lowrance
December 3, 2006
just thanking about u love u
paul lowrance
November 23, 2006
hey grandpa wanted to say happy thanksgiving, i love u and miss u
Patrick Lowrance
November 2, 2006
hey i bet u haven't forgotten about me.It's hard to get on here and write i miss u and i love u for so long u have always been a important part of my life.I appreciate u and i could have asked for a better grandps.I know u r aware that i am in Iraq fighting for our great country.I'm trying to be half the man that u always expected i would i love u and one day we will be together again signing out Pfc Lowrance
paul lowrance
October 30, 2006
hey gramps life is good, i just want u to know i havent forgot about u, u are with me no matter where i go. i feel ur presents specially when i go to the bar.lol will i have to drink 1 for u all the times u did for me, i was stuck with orange juice and u got the good stuff. how about them cardinals how did u pull that off...i knew u had something to do with it.. now the bears u are the man grandpa i miss u .. i am sorry grandpa i shouldnt of left u to die alone i think about everyday it hurts so bad.. i love u
Tabatha
October 26, 2006
Hey gramps. I know I havent written in awhile, its just hard to bring myself to do it. I think about you everyday, a day hasnt passed I havent. I have had a new baby boy Phoenix, since you passed and i wish so much you could have got to meet him, so he could know how special you are, but dont worry i will have stories to tell him because he wont not know his great grandpa, but i know you were there with me when I had him, Everyone says I was so strong, thats because of you, I knew you were there and you would tell me to suck it up (LOL) so thats what I did. Thought id just drop in and so you didnt think i wasnt thinking of you. hopefully you are catching lots of fish.Love and miss you..
paul lowrance
October 4, 2006
hey gramps i love u just want to drop in and say hi
PAUL lowrance
September 20, 2006
hey gramps its been awhile.me and my family are doing great.pat was sent over seas.everyone is worried about him i am not i know u are watching over him.like they say the strongest will survive. love u grandpa R.I.P
Veronica Daugherty
September 7, 2006
Grandpa,
How's the fishing going? It is nice to speak my mind to you everynight.I can feel you with me listening. I am now back in school. I am going to be a nursing assistant. You are my inspiration for going back. I want to make some one smile through my work. I want to bring joy to persons who are lonely. I miss you lots. I love you and will talk to you soon.
paul lowrance
August 26, 2006
hey grandpa just thinkin about u and miss u lot still hard knowing i will never see u again
paul Lowrance
August 6, 2006
we love and miss you,granpa you are still the best
Christy Luna-Nance
July 31, 2006
Grandpa ~ It's hard not to be selfish and wish that you were still here. I know that your in a better place and my greatest comfort is knowing that I am going to see you again with no pains or worries. It will be just like the good ole days when we gathered daily as a family with all your daughters and grandkids. Thank you Grandpa when you came to stay with us for awhile in Texas for all the fishing trips we took, the days you picked me up from school, trips to Dairy Queen for french fries and/or ice cream and especially for letting me sit on your lap and rub your chin just to make you laugh. I remember it like it was yesterday. My love for you and the times we shared will forever be locked into heart and soul. With love from of your many beautiful grand-daughters, *Christy*
~THE CHAIN WILL LINK AGAIN~
Tabatha Miller
July 30, 2006
I just wanted to write and add on that Grandpa would be happy to read this and see that so many people cherish his memory. As he is resting peacefully and pain free he can look down and see how much we all still love and care for him and how we are choosing to celebrate his life.May God continue to bless him and all of us.
Veronica Daugherty
July 28, 2006
Grandpa,
This is so hard for me.. You were such a wonderful granddad. I have so many great memories of our time together. I will cherish always. I miss you so much...and will see you again. I know you are watching down on your family and protecting us. I am glad you are not in pain and are finally at peace.. I LOVE YOU SOO MUCH AND YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN...
Kathy Lopez-Solis
July 17, 2006
Rodriguez family, my prays and thoughts are with you.
paul Lowrance
July 14, 2006
just wanted to thank everyone for showing up at the services grandpa would of love to see everyone back together
paul Lowrance
July 13, 2006
gramps you look will good yesterday. im glad that u looked so peaceful and no more pain i love and missed.
paul lowrance
July 12, 2006
grandpa was more then a friend or a family member he is one of my heros . he has always told me to do what i feel is right.always hole my head up high ..i promise him right before he past that i will take the torch and try my hardest to keep the family todether, but i know i have great brothers and sisters to help me, grandpa i will be fishing soon and i know u will be with me and all the rest of us, we love u and will always think of u and miss anytime u want drop in and let me know that u are fine... r.i.p.
Robert and Barbara Pudney
July 11, 2006
You may be gone but not forgotten. My deepest sympathy to the family.
scott m
July 11, 2006
Frank and I had a special relationship.He was a good man with a real big heart.He had this laugh that just made you laugh with him.I remember there were times when we would laugh and it seem like for hours. We use to fish alot together and we use to talk alot.I do know he loved all his daughters, because he use to tell me. I'm sure going to miss him.I'll never forget him.. my friend,my second father,and when I pass, I know GOD will have a nice place where we can talk and fish again.GOD BLESS YOU Frank.See you when it is my time. Don't catch all the big ones..LOVE YOU.SCOTT
Patrick Lowrance
July 11, 2006
Frank is my grandfather end my friend.He is one of the greatest people I have ever known.He has a great heart especially when it came to his grandkids.He always upbeat and always made the day brighter.He is a big part of my life for so many years.He was there for me when I had no one else.He helped raise me and make me the person I am today.He was a good fisherman but a great friend.I owe alot to you grandpa and I know one day we will be fishing together up in the heavens.It's hard to let you go and I'm not gonna.I know you are here watching me.I know you are my guiding light and my guardian angel I love you and we will meet again Love you your grandson Pv2 Patrick Henry Lowrance
Patrick Lowrance
July 11, 2006
Frank Rodriguez was my grandfather but more importantly he was my friend.Whenever i needed a friend or someone to talk to or be around he was there.He was one of the most important people in my life.I know he is on to greener pastors but its hard to let go of the ones you idol most in life I Love you and miss you.You will never be forgotten Love your grandson PV2 Patrick Henry Lowrance United States Army
Melissa Lowrance
July 10, 2006
You are loved forever and always and will remain in the hearts of all of us. And you will live on forever with all these babies in the family with the "Rodrgiuez nose", the stubborn streak, and the feet breathers. We all love you and miss you dearly.
Tabatha Miller
July 10, 2006
Frank was my Grandpa.. I knew him as a wonderful man, who loved to spend time with his family, especially his grandchildren and fish. He will be missed greatly and will forever be loved.
dani,matthew,gabby lowrance
July 10, 2006
we love u grandpa frank you will be missed
paul Lowrance
July 10, 2006
frank rodriguez was my grandpa he was a great man he was another dad to me he we be missed
Timothy A. Whitby
July 10, 2006
Frank was a friend to me. I send my deepest sympathy to the family.
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