John Arthur Rodriguez

December 23, 1942 Needles, CA - December 17, 2020 Barstow, CA

Throughout his life Artie valued all the incredible gifts God had given him; a loving mother and a father who blessed him with brothers and sisters who always protected him, as he would do the same for them. He had a beautiful wife Cecilia whom he adored more than anything in this world. Together they were able to create an unimaginable life filled with lots of love and happiness. She gifted him with five children; Tisha, Artie Jr, Bernadette, Angelo and Darla, all of who he was so proud. Together they raised them upon good values and everlasting love. Then his children gifted him with 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, he loved each and every one dearly. He had given each a unique nickname and he shared a special connection with us. We loved, understood and appreciated every moment we spent with him.

Artie truly valued the love of his friends and family, there was nothing that fulfilled him more than knowing he did everything he could, to help a loved one who needed him most. A truly selfless man that would never miss a birthday, award ceremony, practice, game or graduations. He made us feel safe and everyone who got to met him, loved him. A man who appreciated all the simple things in life whether it was sharing a cup of coffee with his friends, sitting out on the porch with his family or sharing a beer on the golf course with his boys.

No matter what he had planned for the day each night was the same. He loved coming home for a relaxing night with his loving wife to eat the good food she had prepared for him, while watching their favorite shows and movies together. Each night holding each other tight, they sealed every night with love and a kiss. If there’s anything we know for sure is that Artie took pride in who he was, what he owned and in who he loved. He never hesitated to express how important we are to one another and that we can never allow anything to come in-between this love. We know God works in mysterious ways, but through these ways we are able to find strength and peace with the help of our loved ones. One thing to be true is God shows us how much he loves us through those he gifts us with on earth, until we meet again may we always remember who John “Artie” Rodriguez is and what he stands for.

Artie is proceeded in death by his Father Pedro, Mother Anna Louisa, Siblings George Aguilar, Pete Rodriguez Jr, Armando “Sonny”. Rodriguez, Loise Luna, Grandson Angelo James Rodriguez Jr and Granddaughter Baby Ann Wells.

Artie is survived by his Wife Cecilia their 5 Children: Tisha, Artie Jr, Bernadette, Angelo(Monica) and Darla(Daniel). Thirteen Grandchildren Ben and Derek Roman, Sara, Lisa and Alex Rodriguez, Brenda Totten and Briana Rodriguez, Marissa, Angelica and Gabrielle Rodriguez, Mia, Hailey and Chloe Wells and 11 Great-Grandchildren.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.meadcares.com for the Rodriguez family.