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Ernesto Rodriguez Obituary
Ernesto L. Rodriguez, born June 12, 1942, was called home to the Lord on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at the age of 74. He is survived by his lovely wife of 47 years, Jayne O. Rodriguez, his eldest daughter Anna Lisa Garcia (her husband Eduardo and their 3 daughters Alexandra, Julianna and Lauren) and his youngest daughter, Monika Craig (her husband David). He is also survived by his brother Arturo Rodriguez (his wife Maria) and sister Adelina Thickston (her husband Steve). He will be reunited in heaven with his parents Ines and Frank Rodriguez of Selma, TX, his son, Javier Carlos Rodriguez, his brother Jesus Rodriguez and sisters Elena Alonzo and Dolores Ruiz. Ernesto, a graduate of Southwest Texas University, served as police officer with the San Antonio Police Department for 35 years until his retirement in 2008. He also served in both the Air Force and later the Army National Guard for 27 years. He was a devoted family man and active member of both his community and St. Mary Magdalen Church. He was known for his selflessness, unconditional love and humble spirit. He will be missed by many and never forgotten.
A Visitation will be held at Sunset Funeral Home (1701 Austin Hwy, San Antonio, TX 78218) on Monday November 21st at 6:00 pm with a Rosary to be held at 7:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be at St Mary Magdalene Catholic Church (1700 Clower St, San Antonio, TX) on Tuesday, November 22nd at 10:00 am. Condolences may be offered
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Anna Garcia
November 20, 2016
In loving memory of Ernesto L. Rodriguez! The best dad ever!
November 20, 2016
Dad - There are simply not enough words to describe your goodness and selflessness. You were truly an angel on earth. Now you live in heaven and will forever be our guardian angel until each one of us is called home and we are reunited in heaven.
Rest in peace dad! Enjoy heaven! you deserve it! I love you - Anna
Rene and Christine Rodriguez
November 20, 2016
Having a love one no longer with us is hard to accept. But having so many memories can put a smile on your face. We know there isn't anything
that can be said to lessen the heartache that your feeling, just know that you and your family are always in our thoughts and prayers.
Our Deepest Sympathy For you and your family.
Rene and Christine
Rodriguez
We used to have breakfast with on Sunday mornings we will miss him
(Altar Servers)
November 20, 2016
Dear Juanita, we are sad to hear that Ernie is no longer with you and that he is now with our LORD.We extend to you and your family and all family members our deepest condolences. God bless him. Pat and Sylvia Villarreal
Pamela Saldana
November 20, 2016
Ernesto Rodriguez,
Dear, dear Earnest. One of the really good, sweet, and kind guys. He and I have spent years picking up leaves in the morning, and if he was there at the same time, I always got a smile and a friendly wave from across the street. He never said no to any of my requests for help whether it was for something personal or for the neighborhood association.
Back in July just a few months before he died, and when I was unable to get any help from younger healthier people, he showed up at the neighborhood garden in his little red truck so that we could load up a huge yucca. He took it home, covered it with a tarp, kept it overnight, and the next morning he carried to the city brush center where he shoved it from the truck bed by himself. What a guy!
We will miss him greatly, Pam Saldana & Sanda Bailey
Robert and Judy Comer
November 20, 2016
Ernie and family: We were on the Military Veterans for Christ Retreat when Ben told us God had called you. I gaze back in memory of the Unit Clerk for Company B, 249th Signal Battalion at Drills when you always had a smile on your face and was so pleasant to hear your voice. You would come by the Armory at times in your Police uniform and crack jokes with us, always someone to look forward to. Jayne and Anna Lisa, Ernie is always in our thoughts and memories-I can see him now goofing off with St Peter. Surely all of us he greeted will miss him with fond thoughts and smiles. God has Blessed the both of YOU by Ernie's love for you and his being here on earth. Eternal rest grant to him, Oh Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him forever!. Judy and Robert Comer, USA Retired
November 20, 2016
November 20, 2016
Pamela Saldana
November 20, 2016
Dear, dear Earnest. One of the really good, sweet, and kind guys. He and I have spent years picking up leaves in the morning, and if he was there at the same time, I always got a smile and a friendly wave from across the street. He never said no to any of my requests for help whether it was for something personal or for the neighborhood association.
Back in July just a few months before he died, and when I was unable to get any help from younger healthier people, he showed up at the neighborhood garden in his little red truck so that we could load up a huge yucca. He took it home, covered it with a tarp, kept it overnight, and the next morning he carried to the city brush center where he shoved it from the truck bed by himself. What a guy!
We will miss him greatly, Pam Saldana & Sanda Bailey
Pamela Saldana
November 20, 2016
Dear, Dear Earnest. One of the really good, sweet,and kind guys. He and I have spent years picking up leaves in the morning, and if he was there at the same time, I always got a smile and a friendly wave from across the street, and if I was lucky, we exchanged stories. He never said no to any of my requests for help whether it was for something personal or for the neighborhood association.
Back in July just a few months before he died, and when I was unable to get any help from younger healthier people, he showed up at the neighborhood garden in his little red truck so that we could load up a huge yucca. He took it home, covered it with a tarp, kept it overnight, and the next morning he carried to the city brush center where he shoved it from the truck bed by himself. What a guy!
We will miss him greatly, Pam Saldana & Sanda Bailey
Gilberto Santos
November 20, 2016
2110A was your district Ernie. It was a privilege working your district on your days off. I will always remember your jokes and work ethic. It was a pleasure working along side of you. God bless your family and i know they have an angel watching out for them. Till we meet again.
Margie Leal
November 20, 2016
Our condolences to the Rodriguez Family..My husband and I worked with Ernie at SAPD. My husband in the 21 sect Patrol and I was his dispatcher on Central Ch., for many years. Ernie was very respectful, kind and got along with everyone. Rest in peace my friend. Your friends, Ronald and Margie Leal
Salvador Gonzales
November 19, 2016
Ernie My Brother, I will always remember your sincere and everlasting friendship, your easy going attitude, your warm spirit and extraordinary wisdom. Your humble disposition and friendly attitude made everyone feel the true warmth in your heart and soul. I have heard that the Good Lord gathers the very best and you my brother are the supreme example that His Perfection Has Not and Will Never Waiver. Ernie, thank you for sharing your wonderful life with us.
Until we meet again,
Salvador A. Gonzales
Monika Craig
November 16, 2016
I will forever miss you but know you're at peace and in a much better place. You were the best Dad ever.
November 15, 2016
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