September 13th, 1922- June 27th, 2015
Mr. Rodriguez, 92, died peacefully in his sleep on June 27th, 2015 at Life Care Center of Colorado Springs. Sammy was born to Jose and Alvina (Abeyta) Rodriguez on September, 13th 1922 in Dawson, New Mexico. He is joining his beloved "Dolle" Lucy Rodriguez at the gates of heaven. Sammy was a Radio Announcer who had his own Mexican Music Program for KRDO on Sunday mornings for 43 years. His younger years he served in the military. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, son Vino, 4 brothers and 5 sisters. He is survived by 3 brothers and 4 sisters, Daughter Carmela, Grandchildren Ann, Ashley, Andres, Jorden and numerous nieces and nephews. He cherished every day of his life, no matter if he was spending it with loved ones or just cruising down the street in his low-rider truck. He will be missed deeply.
Visitation will be on Monday July 6th from 5-7pm and Service will be at 10:30am Tuesday July 7th both at Memorial Gardens
Cemetery, 3825 Airport Road. A celebration of his life will follow on Tuesday at the V.F.W. 430 E. Pikes Peak Ave.