I was the Volunteer Coordinator at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park from 2001 thru 2016, and I worked with Ted all those years.  Ted arrived like clockwork long before any staff even showed up.  It was always a pleasure to see him, he worked hard, and he was always possitive and fun to be around.  About 5 years ago I had the honor of nominating Ted for the reward of " Volunteer of the Year" with Florida State Parks.  And he had the honor of winning the award.

Previously we afforded him another great honor in getting him a  tour of Air Force one, and meeting President George Dubya Bush, arranged by the Florida Park Service.  

Unfortunately I wasn't able to attend Ted's funeral, but we had a memorial for him today where we unveiled a bench and plaque in his honor by the lighthouse.  Afterwards I searched for his memorial on line, and came across these memories and photos.  How marvelous to see Ted as a child, then as a young , strong, handsome groom with his beautiful young wife.  I've learned the family traveled all over the country.
What an excellent archive.   

 When Ted reluctantly accepted the Presidency of the Friends of Cape Florida he kept that organization alive for several years almost singlehandedly.  The strong organization it became would not have been possible without Ted's help.

Towards the end Ted was looking mighty thin, but he had a burning will to survive, and great heart.  We all miss you Ted.  I saw your spirit hovering over us today.  Great to see you again.

Teodoro, fuiste un gran primo. Todavía me acuerdo cuando llegaste a casa para quedarte con nosotros.

One of the kindness, most giving and compassionate men I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. May he rest in peace

Nuestras condolencias ante la muerte del querido coterraneo y amigo matancero Teodoro Eugenio Rodriguez Carballo, quien supuesto a celebrar este enero su sesenta aniversario nupcial junto a su querida esposa Miriam Rodriguez, constituian el simbolo del amor yumurino surgido desde edad estudiantil en las aulas, esquinas y recuerdos de nuestra inolvidable Matanzas.

Compartiendo ambos el apellido Rodriguez  a traves de sus respectivos origenes familiares, tuvimos el privilegio de conocer y tratar a sus padres Laura Carballo de Rodriguez y Teodoro Rodriguez Lacalle y Oilda Falcon de  Rodriguez y  Daniel Rodriguez, de quienes guardamos recuerdos gratos.

Conservando aquellas memorias de las aulas del Sagrado Corazon, Raul Miranda y la Academia de Lucia Alvarez,  sin pasar por alto el Parque la Libertad, el Ten Cent y las esquinas yumurinas, queremos hacer llegar nuestro mas sentido pesame a Miriam, su hijo Teddy y su  esposa Barbie, asi como  a sus nietos
Teodorito y David, al igual que a todos los demas deudos.

Hombres cabales como Teodoro nunca mueren. !En la paz del Senor descanse el alma del buen amigo Teodoro Eugenio Rodriguez Carballo!

Sending you love , strength and peace  during this difficult time .  Take comfort in  knowing that  he is with Our Lord and that is wonderful place to be . I loved  Tio very much  and miss him . He was so funny, warm and always so very positive .  I have great memories  that I hold in my heart of our time together.  Especially  of water skiing , jelly fish , riding in the back of the pickup truck , chicken hearts, the farm and tickling me till I almost peed.  I also, remember his guidance , strength and love . Bible classes , church gathering and application of the Bible  in everyday ways . He was an amazing person who enjoyed life to the fullest . He fought till the end  because he always would say to  me life is gift . He also had no fear of death because he knew that there is life eternal .    Please, know that I am with you and I hope in some way helping share the pain of his physical loss . May he rest in eternal peace.  until we meet again Tio . 
Love you all . 

OBITUARY

Teodoro Eugenio Rodriguez

December 7, 1942 – September 15, 2021

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