Manuel Rodriguez

A lifelong resident of Dallas, Texas he was born September 4th, 1944 to parents Damian Rodriguez Sr.,father, and Maria Esquivel Rodriguez, mother.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Trinidad Rodriguez and siblings Mary Eacret, Carolina Hernandez, Theodoro Rodriguez, Oralia Gonzales. He is survived by daughter, Mary Galvan (Richard), and son, Manuel Rodriguez Jr.; Grandchildren Jasmine Martinez, Marissa Martinez, Carlos N. Martinez, Jocelyn Rodriguez and Omar Rodriguez; Along with numerous cousins, nephews and nieces, far too many to list but always loved.

A patriarch to not only his family but also to the many he would rope into a conversation. He was strong, protective (never letting anyone walk behind him proved this as a fact), creative, adventurous, passionate for his family and friends and a HERO to many. An inspiration in his own right teaching himself constantly to evolve and craft new experiences with countless people. To his friends, innumerable, he appreciated the years, months and days filled with friendship and giving his family non-stop love. God granted him a life of adventure, immeasurable happiness and now a permanent place in the hearts and souls of those he now watches over.

There are not enough words to give justice to your light you shined on the lives that it touched. We as a family will not be the same but will follow in your footsteps to live life in the face of sadness and

pain as you would’ve wished for us. We will miss you deeply and always.

Till we meet again, Later.