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1952
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2023
Christopher Rodriguez Obituary
Rodriguez
August 26, 1952
April 24, 2023
Chris was born and raised in Avondale, Colorado by John and Hope Rodriguez. Chris' older brothers Jerry Rodrigues (Vera)-U.S. Army, Kenneth "Mose" Rodriguez–U.S. Army, and Fred Rodriguez (Arlene)–U.S.M.C. all preceded in death.Chris is survived by his wife, Karen (Romero) Rodriguez, sons; Jordan (Pamela, grandson; Liam) Rodriguez, and Taylor (Emily) Rodriguez.
Chris asked this to be "celebration" of his life & not a mourning & requested no black or dark clothing.Rosary, 10:15 a.m. and Funeral Mass 11 a.m., Friday, May 19, 2023 both at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 6455 Brook Park Dr., Colorado Springs, with a reception.
Interment will be at Pikes Peak National Cemetery (10545 Drennan Rd., CSC) on Friday, May 19th, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, if interested please donate to Penrose-St. Francis Hospital Foundation in Chris' memory and designate to the Cancer Programs. You can send donations to the foundation directly – to the address below– or make a gift online at https://chicf.thankyou4caring.org/psf-donate and select the Cancer Programs designation in the drop down menu.
The foundation mailing address is:
Penrose-St. Francis Hospital Foundation
Attn: Kate Deaver
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Donna Pernot
May 12, 2025
My family lived next door to Karen, Chris, Jordan and Taylor when we briefly lived in Colo Springs. chris was always a friendly and dependable neighbor, generous with his home made foods. I recently attempted to make contact with their family, as my eldest son just moved back to Colorado. I was very sorry to learn of Chris´ passing. Sympathies go out to Karen and her sons. - Donna and John P.
Clinton G Long
May 15, 2023
Our deepest sympathy to Chris's family and friends. Chris was an unexpected bonus in my time working for the Teamsters. I always looked forward to seeing him at our meetings, he was a truly good man who often spoke of his family. Chris will be missed, our thoughts and prayers for Karen and the rest of Chris's loved ones.
Luis Velez
May 13, 2023
My wife, Joyce and I had the pleasure of knowing Chris and Karen for quite a number of years. We watched Jordan and Taylor grow up and we were introduced to Pamela and Emily as they started their own families.
We would often meet for lunch or dinner, and many times, Chris could be found cooking the food and adding his touch of spices. Years ago we would talk about our careers. The older we got, the more we would reminisce about our time in the military and our time in Vietnam. Wherever Chris went he had a litany of friends. Joyce and I were privileged to call him a friend. We will miss Chris´ presence but we will forever keep him in our cherished memories. We extend our sincere condolences to Karen, Jordan, Taylor, and the rest of the family. May God bless Chris and his entire family.
Luis Velez
Mae
May 13, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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