It is with great sadness to announce the passing of William. William was born on June 25, 1943 in Douglas, Arizona. William was a machinist by trade for 50 years. He was employed by Rockwell, Earls, McDonnell Douglas and with Alcoa before passing. William is survived by his loving wife, Stella Rodriguez of 48 years; daughter, Rachel (John); granddaughters, Rayna and Rosalie; great-granddaughter, Reanna; sisters, Toni Rodriguez, Alice Pinon and Paulita Roberts and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. William is preceded in death by his parents Concha and Juan Rodriguez. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 22nd at Funeraria del Angel McNerney's Mortuary, 1640 North Avalon Boulevard, Wilmington from 5pm - 9pm. Funeral mass will be held on December 23rd at 9:00am at Saint Peter and Saint Paul Catholic Church, 515 West Opp Street, Wilmington. Interment will follow mass at Green Hills Memorial Park, 27501 South Western Avenue, Rancho Palos Verdes. Please sign the guestbook at www.dailybreeze.com/obits.