Reynaldo G. "Ray" Rodriguez, 76, of Boyd Drive, Carlsbad, NM, entered peacefully to rest with our Lord, on Monday, August 7, 2023. He passed in his mother's home in Carlsbad.
Ray was born September 7, 1946, in Carlsbad, NM, to Miguel C. and Emma Guerra Rodriguez. He was baptized and made his First Holy Communion at San Jose Catholic Church in Carlsbad.
Reynaldo is survived by his son Marc Estevan Rodriguez of Carlsbad, NM; sisters Maria R. Vasquez and husband Willie, of Odessa, TX; Dora R. Granger, of Carlsbad, NM; brothers Orlando G. Rodriguez, of Odessa, TX; and Edward M. Rodriguez of Carlsbad, NM. Ray was surrounded by numerous nieces and nephews who loved and respected him and he loved and adored them. He loved joking around with them and they all knew that his presence meant watching western movies.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Mike G. Rodriguez; sister Bertha R. "Berdie" Castaneda, and numerous beloved aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Ray graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1966. He was a member of FHA, and a coach assistant in football sports. Shortly after graduation, he joined the New Mexico-Carlsbad National Guard/Army Reserve and was a member for 23 years. He traveled overseas while with the Reserve, to places like Egypt, Korea, and Japan. Ray loved to cook and bake cakes which he would share with family and friends. Ray's profession was a CDL Truck driver.
He was an avid Minnesota Vikings fan. He enjoyed fishing with his son and was a member of the American Legion. Ray enjoyed watching television; his favorites were always western movies. We will miss him so much and we'll miss his visits and always turning the channel to a western movie.
Rest in Peace Brother, with Mom and Sis' Berdie. We love you. You will be missed. You are in our hearts forever.
Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 16, 2023, in the Veteran's section of the Carlsbad Cemetery, with Deacon Tony Dominguez of San Jose Catholic Church officiating. Visitation will be 1-6:00 p.m., Tuesday, with a brief prayer recital at 5:00 p.m. at West Funeral Home.
The family will be serving a meal after the Graveside service and anyone wishing to bring a dish is more than welcome to do so. Meal will be at the American Legion, 2311 Legion St., Carlsbad.
Ray was born September 7, 1946, in Carlsbad, NM, to Miguel C. and Emma Guerra Rodriguez. He was baptized and made his First Holy Communion at San Jose Catholic Church in Carlsbad.
Reynaldo is survived by his son Marc Estevan Rodriguez of Carlsbad, NM; sisters Maria R. Vasquez and husband Willie, of Odessa, TX; Dora R. Granger, of Carlsbad, NM; brothers Orlando G. Rodriguez, of Odessa, TX; and Edward M. Rodriguez of Carlsbad, NM. Ray was surrounded by numerous nieces and nephews who loved and respected him and he loved and adored them. He loved joking around with them and they all knew that his presence meant watching western movies.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Mike G. Rodriguez; sister Bertha R. "Berdie" Castaneda, and numerous beloved aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Ray graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1966. He was a member of FHA, and a coach assistant in football sports. Shortly after graduation, he joined the New Mexico-Carlsbad National Guard/Army Reserve and was a member for 23 years. He traveled overseas while with the Reserve, to places like Egypt, Korea, and Japan. Ray loved to cook and bake cakes which he would share with family and friends. Ray's profession was a CDL Truck driver.
He was an avid Minnesota Vikings fan. He enjoyed fishing with his son and was a member of the American Legion. Ray enjoyed watching television; his favorites were always western movies. We will miss him so much and we'll miss his visits and always turning the channel to a western movie.
Rest in Peace Brother, with Mom and Sis' Berdie. We love you. You will be missed. You are in our hearts forever.
Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 16, 2023, in the Veteran's section of the Carlsbad Cemetery, with Deacon Tony Dominguez of San Jose Catholic Church officiating. Visitation will be 1-6:00 p.m., Tuesday, with a brief prayer recital at 5:00 p.m. at West Funeral Home.
The family will be serving a meal after the Graveside service and anyone wishing to bring a dish is more than welcome to do so. Meal will be at the American Legion, 2311 Legion St., Carlsbad.
Reynaldo G. "Ray" Rodriguez, 76, of Boyd Drive, Carlsbad, NM, entered peacefully to rest with our Lord, on Monday, August 7, 2023. He passed in his mother's home in Carlsbad.
Ray was born September 7, 1946, in Carlsbad, NM, to Miguel C. and Emma Guerra Rodriguez. He was baptized and made his First Holy Communion at San Jose Catholic Church in Carlsbad.
Reynaldo is survived by his son Marc Estevan Rodriguez of Carlsbad, NM; sisters Maria R. Vasquez and husband Willie, of Odessa, TX; Dora R. Granger, of Carlsbad, NM; brothers Orlando G. Rodriguez, of Odessa, TX; and Edward M. Rodriguez of Carlsbad, NM. Ray was surrounded by numerous nieces and nephews who loved and respected him and he loved and adored them. He loved joking around with them and they all knew that his presence meant watching western movies.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Mike G. Rodriguez; sister Bertha R. "Berdie" Castaneda, and numerous beloved aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Ray graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1966. He was a member of FHA, and a coach assistant in football sports. Shortly after graduation, he joined the New Mexico-Carlsbad National Guard/Army Reserve and was a member for 23 years. He traveled overseas while with the Reserve, to places like Egypt, Korea, and Japan. Ray loved to cook and bake cakes which he would share with family and friends. Ray's profession was a CDL Truck driver.
He was an avid Minnesota Vikings fan. He enjoyed fishing with his son and was a member of the American Legion. Ray enjoyed watching television; his favorites were always western movies. We will miss him so much and we'll miss his visits and always turning the channel to a western movie.
Rest in Peace Brother, with Mom and Sis' Berdie. We love you. You will be missed. You are in our hearts forever.
Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 16, 2023, in the Veteran's section of the Carlsbad Cemetery, with Deacon Tony Dominguez of San Jose Catholic Church officiating. Visitation will be 1-6:00 p.m., Tuesday, with a brief prayer recital at 5:00 p.m. at West Funeral Home.
The family will be serving a meal after the Graveside service and anyone wishing to bring a dish is more than welcome to do so. Meal will be at the American Legion, 2311 Legion St., Carlsbad.
Ray was born September 7, 1946, in Carlsbad, NM, to Miguel C. and Emma Guerra Rodriguez. He was baptized and made his First Holy Communion at San Jose Catholic Church in Carlsbad.
Reynaldo is survived by his son Marc Estevan Rodriguez of Carlsbad, NM; sisters Maria R. Vasquez and husband Willie, of Odessa, TX; Dora R. Granger, of Carlsbad, NM; brothers Orlando G. Rodriguez, of Odessa, TX; and Edward M. Rodriguez of Carlsbad, NM. Ray was surrounded by numerous nieces and nephews who loved and respected him and he loved and adored them. He loved joking around with them and they all knew that his presence meant watching western movies.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Mike G. Rodriguez; sister Bertha R. "Berdie" Castaneda, and numerous beloved aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Ray graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1966. He was a member of FHA, and a coach assistant in football sports. Shortly after graduation, he joined the New Mexico-Carlsbad National Guard/Army Reserve and was a member for 23 years. He traveled overseas while with the Reserve, to places like Egypt, Korea, and Japan. Ray loved to cook and bake cakes which he would share with family and friends. Ray's profession was a CDL Truck driver.
He was an avid Minnesota Vikings fan. He enjoyed fishing with his son and was a member of the American Legion. Ray enjoyed watching television; his favorites were always western movies. We will miss him so much and we'll miss his visits and always turning the channel to a western movie.
Rest in Peace Brother, with Mom and Sis' Berdie. We love you. You will be missed. You are in our hearts forever.
Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 16, 2023, in the Veteran's section of the Carlsbad Cemetery, with Deacon Tony Dominguez of San Jose Catholic Church officiating. Visitation will be 1-6:00 p.m., Tuesday, with a brief prayer recital at 5:00 p.m. at West Funeral Home.
The family will be serving a meal after the Graveside service and anyone wishing to bring a dish is more than welcome to do so. Meal will be at the American Legion, 2311 Legion St., Carlsbad.
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