Merehildo Rodriguez Obituary

Hello My Papacito
2023 was one of the hardest years of my life. I lost my beloved brother Tony who is in Heaven with you and my Mina. So hard to put into words what an empty void I feel. When I lost you, my world changed forever and I felt so lost without my dad. Then I lost my Mina and now Tony. To say this was hard is an understatement. I know that we will meet again and rejoice upon our reunion. If not for the love of my God, my little brother and sisters, I would not have made it. You and my Mina gave me my faith in God which grows stronger everyday. I miss you terribly but know you are now safe in the loving arms of God, Jesus and our Blessed Mother. I will continue my journey here on Earth until my God calls me to join you and what a reunion that will be. Until then my papacito, I will be your ponchadita.

Hi Grandpa,
Today makes 15 years (August 23rd, 2005 - August 23rd, 2020).
This year, so far, has been pretty crazy. Lot going on in the world.

I'm, honestly, not sure what to write. Most of what I wanted to say was already said in my previous entry.
Anyway...
Thanks for being there when it mattered. I appreciate it.

Been a real long time.
I hope you (and Grandma) are proud of me. Even if only a little.
Love you.

Hi Grandpa,

This year, April 28th, will mark 3 years since Grandma left us. It may not please you that my faith in religion isn't what it once was as a child - but I'd still like to think the two of you were reunited that day.
August 23rd'll mark 15 years since you passed on.
I have vague memories of that day, and I'm sure I'll forget more and more details as time passes.
What I won't forget'll be the impact you had on my young life.
You were the closest thing I had to a father and that meant the world to me. It still does.
The seemingly smallest things, like watching that cheesy Batman show from... I don't know... the 60s or 70s - tying your shoes for hospital visits - you asking me "Are you a good boy or a bad boy?" and to "Take care of your mom", are the things that'll be forever branded into my memory.
You were, and always will be, one of my greatest heroes. While I don't legally carry the name, you and Grandma cemented it in me that I am a Rodriguez. And proud of it.

Truthfully, I'm having trouble putting to words exactly what I'd like to say. I've typed so much and deleted just as much.
All I can really say is: Thank-you.

I love you.
(also, yes i'm a good boy)

Happy New Year papacito and mamacita. Papacito I know my mama is with you now and both of you are so happy together. All your Children and grandchildren miss you and my mama so so much. Please know we love you so much and will never forget everything you and our mamacita did for us. We are all trying to behave and be good. Love you papacito and mamacita.

Eight years in Heaven!!! We love you Papa.

Dear Papa:

Tomorrow is my birthday and once again I do not get to come over so that you can wish me a happy birthday, I do not get my hug and kiss from you. Remember? I used to come over on my birthday and that was my gift from you. Instead I get to feel lonely and miss you more now than I ever did. Little did I know what a hug from you meant until I no longer got one. Papa, I miss you so much. I need you so much.

So Papa, please please give me my hug and kiss from Heaveon above and know that I love you with all my heart and soul.

Your daughter,
Maria De La Luz

Dear Papacito:

Today you have been with God for four years and although my heart is still broken, I know that you are now okay and free from pain. You are in my heart and thoughts everyday. The time passes quickly and I find myself going back in time when you were here with me. What I would not give to see you one more time, to give you a hug and tell you one more time how much I love you and miss you. I feel so lonely now. I feel so lost and alone. Even though my family surrounds me, I need you to be close to me, to comfort me and let me know that you love me.

Please continue to watch over us and keep us safe and together. You will be happy to know that I found your little brother Miguel and he is doing okay. It lifted my spirits to know that he was still here with us.

Papa, know that we all love you so much and miss and know that I await for the day when I can be with you and receive all your love and see the sparkle in your eyes.

Lucy

Papacito:

I was thinking what I would write to you on Father's Day. I have told you everyday about how much I love you and how much you are in my heart. We received the sad news that one of our own has passed away. Dorian has left us, papa and we are all consumed with grief and so much pain. He was one of the most loving fathers that I have ever known. He left behind a very loving wife and two beautiful children. Papa, like you, his eyes lit up when he saw his kids. Dorian was so involved with Lexie and Catie that you could actually feel the love. Papa, please guide him and show him the way and let him know that we all love him. We did not love him like a brother-in-law but a true brother. He was so helpful to me with my kids. I guess God needed him and called him and Dorian being the Faithful Servant of our Lord, obeyed. Papa I ask that you watch over my little Nanis and help her with her pain. Please papacito help them. The girls are so little and still needed their daddy.
Papa, you are in my heart and on this very special day, I wanted to tell you just one more time that I love you with all my heart. Please watch over us and keep us safe. Papa, until tomorrow, I love you with all my heart.

Tu Ponchadita,
Maria D. Villagomez

Dear Precious one:

Today we celebrate your birthday once more and remember all the memories we have of you. Papa, I hope that you are happy and at peace. I just wanted to say Happy Birthday my little frijolito and that I love you with all my heart and soul.

Maria D. Villagomez and family

Hey Papa,

2 years ago at this time I was sitting on the steps in front of my house pleading with God to send you back to us. Two years ago my world fell apart when we lost you. I hid a lot of my sadness, because I didn't want to make anyone else sadder than they already were. For several several weeks, once I said goodnight to mom and she shut my door, I turned over and cried and cried. Once I had to pull off to the side of the toll road on my way home from work because I was crying so hard I could barely see. For a long time when I thought of you, It brought tears to my eyes, I missed you so much.

Now 2 years later, I can think of you and smile, and remember all the happy memories I have had with you in our lives. My heart doesnt hurt so much anymore, and I know its because you have let me know that you are okay, and at peace. Like everyone else, I would give anything to get a chance to hug you, and tell you again how much I love you. I know once my time comes to leave this world, I will see you again.

I can't believe its been 2 years Papa. Thank you for fighting as hard as you did, I know God gave you the strength to fight so that we could keep you with us a little longer. Please continue to watch over us, and especially Mina.
I love you so much Papa.
Your Chulada, lulis

Dear Frijolito:

I wished I could say Happy Anniversay to you today and hug you and see your smile because you left us two years ago to be with your Heavenly family. We miss you so much Papa. We know that you are now at peace and with no more pain. Your love is still so strong among us. Papa, how I wish to God to be able to see you one more time to tell you how much I love you and miss you. I know that one day we will be together again and the family will once again be as one, but until then, my little frijolito, please watch over us especially Mina and Tony who are in a great deal of pain. Please watch over them. Please console them with your everlasting love. Papa, I love you so much.

Your daughter,
Maria

Papa:

Its Pota I want to let you know that we miss and love you so much, I just have something to ask of you. Mina cries so much for you, Please make her strong and happy so she is not crying any more you know she loves you very much and loves us very much also make her strong and happy, come on Papa smile at her like you uses to ok Papa. and always remember Papa you are always in ours hearts,.

Papacito:

I just want to let you know you will alway be in my heart and I do miss you so much. It will soon be two years that Jesus took you up to heaven so you would not suffer any more pain but we miss you so much. Papa please continue to watch over us and keep up safe. Papa please know that I will always love you and will never forget all the wonderful things you did for us.

Love you always,
Juanita and family

Hey Papa:

As you well know the flowers are out and the chiles and tomatoes are trying to come out. Today I went to water the plants and there it was, A Huge cucumber, I thought about you with all your plants. Papa this is the first time in so long that I hace cucumbers. I will enjoy it with lemon and a little salt just like you did. Papa, your presence is so strong here at home. I go outside and I think that you are nearby and close to me. You are in my thoughts and in my heart. I miss you so much stil. I know that you are happy and well. You are finally enjoying everything Heaven has to offer. Papa, please continue to watch over us and keep us safe. I still come to you with my problems and although I can not see you, I feel that you are listening to me.

It will soon be two years that you left earth to join your Heavenly family and although we all miss you so much, we know that someday we will meet. I know that you will come to show us the way. Until then, Papa know that all of the Rodriguez children love you so much and we miss you.

Happy second anniversary in Heaven.

Te amo con todo mi corazon.

Maria D. Villagomez

Dear Papacito

Happy Birthday Papa yesterday was your birthday and we miss you so much but we know you are now in heaven with your blessed mother and our brother, and we know you are watching over your children and your beloved wife, thank you for alway putting your family first and always taking good care of your children and your grandchildren we love you so much and we will alway keep you in our heart.

Your Daughter

Dear Papacito:

Tomorrow is your birthday. You are spending it in Heaven with our Blessed Virgen de Guadalupe. It is during this time of the year that is the hardest for me because you are not here. I would love to give you your birthday hug and tell you how much I love you. You are in my heart and soul and I think about you everyday. Your presence is still so strong among your children and grandchildren. I wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday and tell you once more how much I love and miss you. I know that we are in your heart and that you are watching over us. I know that God chose the best to be our Dad and for that Thank You, Papa for putting us first. Thank you for teaching us to be good kids. Papa I love and miss you so much that sometimes the pain is so unbearable but I know that I must go on for the sake of my loved ones. I know that we will meet one day and that you will hold me in you arms one day. Papa, I love you with all my heart and soul Happy Birthday my little frijolito.
Te amo con todo my corazon.
Maria D. Villagomez

Dear Papa:



Today is your first year anniversary in Heaven. Although it has been a year, it feels like you left us a couple of days ago. Your absence is still amoung us and although we do not see you in person, we know that you are with us and guiding us in our everyday activities. Your love is so strong that it will last forever. I miss you so much and am thinking of you often. I know that now you are at peace with no more pain. You can now enjoy all your favorite foods and do all the things you like to do. Please continue to watch over us and keep us safe in your warmth and love. Papa, I love you so much.

Your ponchadita,

Maria D. Villagomez

Papacito:



It will be a year on August 23 that Jesus came down from heaven to take you and I know you are now very happy and able to eat all the good food you alway liked, but Papa we miss you so much. I remember a year ago today how sick you were and hardly did not speak much and I also remember how I wanted to wake you up before I left so you can give me your blessing but you looked so sick and were sleeping so I did not want to wake you. I now wish I did wake you up for what would have been your last blessing. Papa I know you are watching over all of us, please continue to always watch over us and give me a sign to let me know you are listening to me when I speak to you.

I will always love you Papacito,

Hi papa,



Today I celebrated my first birthday without you in the world. It was so hard getting through the day knowing you were not here to call me and wish me a happy birthday. I did stop buy to visit you thought. I know you saw me there. I love you so very much and miss you too. I know your wishing me a happy birthday from heaven. Please watch over us all.



Mandie

Dear Papacito:



Today is Father's day and you are not here physically so that I can hug you and tell you "Feliz Dias de los Padres". I know you are with us and watching over us. I miss you so much, Papa. Today is your first Father's day in Heaven and I am sure that Our Heavenly Father has so many beautiful things planned out for you today. Papa, I love you with all my heart. The pain of losing you is still so great. Happy Father's Day Papa. Please continue to watch over us and keep us safe. We will do our best to keep your memory alive so that generations down the line will know about you and all the things you did for your children and especially your grandchildren. Thanks you Papa for not only being my dad but my children's dad. They know no other father but you. You really worked overtime in the Dad department. Papa, thank you for being my dad. Of all the dads that God could have chosen for me, He chose you. God knew you were special. Happy Father's Day, Papa. I love you always and forever.

Maria De la Luz

Hi Papacito it's Pota, happy father's day's, I know in your mind you have heard the song I alway played for you on father's day, Papa I miss you so much I wish you were here with us, but I know one day we will all be together again, but for now we will wait till then, papa please watch over all your children and your beloved wife she needs you and loves you very much take care of yourself, give my grandparents a big hug from us we love you very much, Love and kisses from yours grandchildren.

Dear Papacito:

It is now warm outside and time to plant tomatoes, chiles and cucumbers. I remember you asking me if I had planted already. Well, Papa, Yes I did go out and buy the plants. Your Chono and Lisa did all the planting. I always think about you when I see the plants. You are always surrounding us with your love. When I go outside and see all the beautiful plants, I always think about you. I wish you were here with us but I know now that you are in a better place with no pain. It hurt me so much to see you suffer but you put on a brave face for us. Papa, Father's day is next week and I wish you were here so that I could wrap you in my arms and let you know how much I love you and miss you. The pain of losing you is still so great that sometimes I do not know if I am going to get over not seeing you. The only hope that I have is knowing that someday I will see you. I have had very beautiful dreams about you and you are really looking healthy and happy. Papa, know that we will never ever, ever forget you and that you are in my heart forever. Happy Father's day in Heaven. Papa, I love you so much.

Maria Villagomez

Hi Papacito,

I am missing you so much!! I always came to you with my problems and you always had a way of telling me that everything was going to be okay. You made me feel so loved and cherished. I miss you so much. I think of you all the time and when I am faced with difficult problems and situations, I think about how you would handle it. You were always so calm and after talking to you (I normally did all the talking and you just listened) I walked away feeling better. You always told me to take a day at a time and I had to be patient. You are the perfect example of what a real dad is. You were not only my dad but you were my children's dad also. I know that you are watching over us and smiling down at us. Papa, please watch over us and guide us to lead a good life and until we meet again, My little frijolito, I love you with all my heart. Be good in heaven and save me a spot.

Your daughter,

Maria

Papacito Lindo...it's Valentine's Day and I know you are blowing kisses to Mama from heaven. Gosh, how I miss you! Thank you for being my "rock." Thank you for your strength and kindness. Thank you for your love. Please take care of yourself and don't get into any trouble. I love you. And now for your blessing...In the Name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen. I love you Pops...until we meet again. Your Negra, Angelita.

Dear Papacito:



Today you spent your first birthday in Heaven with your blessed Mother. Papa, if only we could hug you and tell you how much you are loved. We only have to look at the sky and imagine that you are there smiling down on us. Your love is so pure and simple. We miss you so much. Papacito, you spent your first birthday in Heaven with your Blessed Mother. Please give her a hug for us and ask her to watch over us and keep us safe. Your love will NEVER be forgotten and your lessons in life will always be with us. Papa have a very Happy Birthday in Heaven and please watch over us as we go on with our lives and until we meet again again in person just let me say that Te Quierto con todo mi corazon.

Tu Hija,

Maria De-La-Luz Rodriguez

QUE PACHO? Nadamas para decirle que hoy festejamos la Virjencita de Guadalupe y tamvien su cumple anos, hubo lagrimas mas no de dolor sino de alegria , pues se sintio su presencia en el fondo de nuestro corazon tan dentro tan dentro, que ni el frio del invierno evito, que sintieramos su calor, ese calor y amor de padre que yo se que desde el cielo reparte ha todos los que lo queremos y recordamos con tanto ferbor, deseo que en el cielo junto con mi familia y sus amigos de siempre festeje como siempre lo sono

Att. Su Yerno que lo quiere Jose I. Ruiz

Hi Papa,



I hope you are ok by God's side. I miss you so much and still think of you everyday. The family is trying to stick together. You would be so proud of everyone. I've been watching lots of wrestling, and I know your up there watching with me. Can you believe what happened to Eddie Guerrero? It's pretty sad. Angie and I are going to Wrestlemania. I'm going to buy you something special! Take care of yourself papa, and watch over all of us. I love you.

Papa:



Today is seven weeks that god took you from us, I know you are not in any more pain and you are now happy. Papa I miss you so much and really wish you were still with us because even though you were very sick and laying in bed I knew everything would be ok because you were still with us. Papacito I love you so much.

Papa,

It has been a little over a month now since you left us and the pain is still so severe. I saw your picture on my dresser and there you were, smiling ever so beautiful. I thought of all the things that you taught me. I thank GOD for sending such a wonderful person to be my dad. I could not wish for a more beautiful person. I miss you so much and I think of you often. I pray to GOD that you are finally happy. Please know, Papa that I love you with all my heart.

Your daughter,

Lucy

Hello Handsome



Just wanted to let you know that you were my Hero. You were always there when we needed you, and you never complain at the mistakes we made. You taught us to never give up. and always keep our heads up. You were always so proud of your children. Thank you so much for loving my daughters and Dorian. You will always be in our hearts. My dearest Papa, I love you so much. I know that you are now a Angel and will always be with us. I am so proud of you for fighting so hard. Thank you for giving us so many wonderful memories. I will always treasure your memories, they will always be safe in our hearts.

Mi querida Madre, quiero que sepas que siempre to he amado mucho y apezar de que no debo de arrimarme por ahora para que tangas tiempo de sanar de tus heridas deseo que algun dia, unos de tus hijos te lean lo siguiente. Esta oracion fue rezada por el director de la casa funebre al terminar la velacion de nuestro querido padre. Te la traduci porque divinamente contiene las palabras que nuestro querido Papa nos diria se pudiera en ese momento. Dice lo siguiente: "Gracias Diosito por ver que cansado estoy y dejandome descanzar. El dolor ya se fue y la paz es preciosa, Tu amor me rodea. He peleado una buena pelea (creo yo) y ahora de una manera en esta etapa, no importando cual fue el resultado de esta batalla, siente que gane." Por todo hay una razon. "quiero que mi familia siga con sus vidas y realizen que todo es por una razon. No tengan arrepentimientos. Todos hicieron lo que podian y los amo a todos y siempre estare con ustedes."



Mi querida Madre, espero que esta oracion, de una manera podra darte la paz y tranquilidad que mas necesitas en estos momentos y quiero que sepas que aunque no este ahi contigo a veces, siempre estoy pensando en ti y en Papa. Hasta luego tu Hijo.

Que pacho?

Aqui estamos,extranando su presencia fisica, pero mas, gosando de su presencia espritual, porque no ay, ni abra dia que pase sinque recordemos con alegria todos esos momentos que comvivimos, tantos anos todos y todas las cosas que con amor, con gusto y alegria, con nosotros compartia, su pasado su presente su futuro, con todos los planes que tenia,los cuales podra cumplir, ahora que gosa de eterna vida, desde el cielo nos vio y escucho llorar de dolor su partida, mas hoy si nos oye reir cantar,y gosar no es porfalta de respecto, sino con amor y honor a su memoria pues todos sabemos como a usted le gusta gosar en familia, si en el cielo se llega a encontrar con mi Papa y mi Ermano, poXX forumrfavor digales que tamvien los quiero y extrano mucho que con amor y alegria seran recordados toda la vida,mandenos sus bendiciones desde el cilo nosotros en la tierra mientra vivamos en nuestros corazones siempre los llebaremos hasta pronto Papa Suegro su yerno que lo quiso y quiere mucho



Jose Ismael Ruiz A.

Que pacho?

Papa, you have not left me. Your presence is sought and found within our family. Your SELFLESSNESS is entrusted to Tony who gives unconditionally. Your ACCEPTANCE is entrusted to Maria whose “Live and Let Live” attitude turns relations into family. Your sense of FAMILY is entrusted to Juanita whose home is our second home. Your PRIDE in your children is entrusted to Rosa whose eyes twinkle at the sight of her children. Your HARD WORKING BELIEFS are entrusted to Lupe whose hands are never idle. Your CHARITY is entrusted to Raquel who gives wholeheartedly. Your BEAUTY is entrusted to Angelina whose beauty is evident inside and out. Your HUMILITY is entrusted to Teresita whose humbleness puts us all to shame, Your HUMOR is entrusted to Mamu, who is quick to cheer us when we are at a loss. Your SPORTSMANSHIP is entrusted to Gabi who is a natural athlete. Your LOVE is entrusted to Mina whose arms surround us both to comfort and seek comfort. Your memory is entrusted to us all so you live on FOREVER.



I am forever grateful to God for providing me with such a loving, kind, gentle and generous Father.



I pray that you have reunited with your family in Heaven. I pray that you feel our Love for you even in Heaven. I pray that our pain of losing you does not cause you pain. Most of all, I pray that you are happy.



I will Love You always.



Tita

Papa, theres no way to put into words how heart broken I am. I miss you so much, You fought so much and gave it your all, but I know you were tired. Now you are without pain, without monitors and medicine. Papa, you're finally able to breathe deeply, without pain. I have 22 years filled with memories that I will forever cherish. I know you hear me everynight when I say goodnight to you and pray. I know I've felt you near me. I know you are there when we cry and I know you are going to help us heal. Papa you are alive in our hearts and in our memories. We love you so much and miss you with each passing day. I promise I will do my part to keep our family united, and I know everyone else will too. and we promise to take care of Mina, Tony, and Gabi for you. Remember Papa, be a good boy. I'm behaving myself too. Thank you for being the greatest man in our lives. I Love you Papa, Tu Chulada.

Papa,

I will always remember you, and you will always be in my heart. I have so many memories of you and I will cherish them forever. I miss you so much! I LOVE YOU PAPA, and I always will.

Papa we love you so much and we have learn so much from you, we miss you so much, we will always have you in our hearts,and now you are in heaven with Lupito resting, and we know you will be watching us, Love you The Ochoa Family.

Mi Papa,

I miss you so very much! Even though I wish that you were here with us and that this was just a terrible dream, I know that you are now with your Virgencita de Guadalupe, which you love so much! Now you can play your guitar and sing the mañanitas right in front of the Virgencita. Diosito found in you the most perfect Angel! I'm missing you so much but I know that you don't feel any more pain. Watch over and guide us mi Papacito! We love you so much!

My little frijolito,

Que puedo decir, Estoy sufriendo el mas doloroso de los dolores. Mi corazon esta en pedazos. You taught me so much. Patience was your motto. I know that you are now in Heaven with Your Blessed mother and my little Lupito. Now you can eat anything you want without pain. I ask you to please watch over us because You are now one of GOD'S angels. Papa, We will not forget the important lessons that you taught us, to take care of each other and to love each other. That should be easy because You taught us those lessons. You will always be in our hearts and I promise you that I will be good because as you said "Tu eres una Rodriguez y una Rodriguez no se raja. Camina con la frente alta". I love you Papa with all my heart. Tu hija, Lucy.

Que Pacho Siempre sera recordado con amor y respecto gracias por sus ensenansas y por todo lo quiero mucho su Yerno Jose Ruiz

Que pacho

A great man, father and friend. Never though of himself, always put his wife and children first. Always made me feel special and I could do anything, was always there to help me when I needed it. Even in pain, he would smile and say everything is fine, never wanted me to feel sad or worry about him. Even when you passed you made sure to protect your family, I felt you with me that night and ever since. Now he is in heaven and I wish and pray to join you one day. I love and miss you PAPA. Mamu

My dearest Papa, long ago when I encouraged you to keep on fighting you did so happily, without

complaining and without regrets, I now know that you did so, despite the severe pain and suffering that you were enduring, and kept to yourself. I know that you did so to be with us a lttle bit longer because you loved us and knew that we were suffering also. I will always love you, Papa. I will always adore and admire you, Papa. Now you can rest in peace because you are now in Heaven with God and all your loved ones. Heaven now has another Angel! I will always miss you and love you. Thank You for everything Papa! Thank You so very much for being my Dad. I love You.