Alcantara, Rodrigo "Rodi" age 48, beloved husband of Jovita, proud son of Ernestina and the late Antonio, loving father of Lisette (Nick), Desiree and Antonio, cherished grandfather of Josephine, Genesi, Frederico and Janaya, fond brother of Felipe (Doris), Leonardo (Maria), Eduardo (Juanita), Pedro (Argelia), Maria Carmen (Anthony) and Manuel (Christina), fond uncle of many nieces and nephews and loved by many friends. Visitation Friday, from 3 to 8 p.m., at Mount Auburn Funeral Home, 4101 S. Oak Park Ave., Stickney, IL. Funeral Saturday, 11 a.m., at Bethel Church, 5433 S. Austin Ave. Burial to follow at Mount. Auburn Cemetery, Stickney. Please omit flowers. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com
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To Jovita and family,
Rodi will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He was always there, good or bad times. He always cared about family that was so important to him. His grandchildren will not have the chance to know him like we did but he will live on in them forever. My prayers and love will always be with you Jo and your family.
Esther Peralta
February 19, 2003
Also I would like to add beloved son-in-law of Alejandra (Leonel)Garza,and beloved brother-in-law of Salvador (Sal) Lopez, Amalia (the late William)Meyer, Vincent (Florida) Lopez, Yolanda (Joel)Guzman, Pedro (Lisa) Ferrel and uncle of many nieces and nephews. You will be greatly missed but remain in our hearts always. Thank you for sharing your precious love and time with us.
Love your brother in Christ. Sal Lopez
Salvador Lopez
January 24, 2003
Rodi,
I would like to Thank You for being such a good friend to our family. Our family has many memories of you and Jovita. When we all went to the Wisconsin State Fair, fishing trips and July 4th 2001. You are a wonderful man and you will be greatly missed.
Lisa Ramirez (Daughter of Mike Ramirez)
Lisa Ramirez
January 24, 2003
My prayers go out to your family. Take comfort in that your loved one will never be forgotten because he will always be in your heart.
Miranda (Peralta) Julia
January 24, 2003
I know we lost touch the past few years but i never forgot about you. now that you are gone, i regret not seeing you more. i was hoping to see you later this year at my wedding but i know you will be there in spirit. Rodi, you were a special person and you will be missed by all. love, manny & cristie
Manny Peralta
January 23, 2003
My husband Phil is cousin's with Mama Jo who was married to Papa Ro. Phil, the boys and me just wanted to tell you that although we can not be there for you in Chicago our hearts and our prayers are with you always. We know it's hard but try to remember Rodi will always be with you, he will watch over and protect his family just as he did when he was here. Love ya Mama Jo. Miss ya lots. xoxoxox
Michele Rodriguez
January 23, 2003
rodi i just wanted to tell u how much you will be missed . and i didnt get a chance to thank you for all that you have done for me . and i wnated you to know that im very thankful for you being my best man at my wedding . and i want you to know you will always be in our hearts love renee and david hubbs
David Hubbs
January 23, 2003
I think of you and have to smile. You will be missed, but not forgotten. So, now I bow my head before our mighty God and pray because he has whispered to me
"Your Home".
Love you,
Gloria Saucedo
Gloria Saucedo
January 23, 2003
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