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Rodney Erwin Obituary

Rodney L. Erwin, Jr. 20, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 6, 2005 at Memorial Hospital. He was a lifetime Colorado Springs resident. Rodney was born on February 23, 1985 in Colorado Springs to the union of Rodney Erwin and Suzanne (Schaal) White. Preceded in death by his grandfather, Gene Erwin and Leonard Schaal. Rodney enjoyed music, camping, fishing and most of all, spending time with his family. He leaves to cherish his memory: his parents, Rodney Erwin Sr. and Suzanne White; grandmothers: Viola Erwin and Rose Shaal; and one sister, Sara White. He is also survived by a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, and other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m., Thursday, August 11, 2005 at Angelus Funeral Directors 2535 Airport Rd with a Rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 12, 2005 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 2715 E. Pikes Peak Ave. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Memorial contribution can be sent to ENT Federal Credit Union in memory of Rodney Erwin, Jr.

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Published by The Gazette on Aug. 11, 2005.

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Jeremy

December 20, 2025

Been over 20 years now, Little Rod. I still think about you. You should be here. God bless you, man.

Alexander Ruiz

February 8, 2021

Ay, I was thinkin of you carnalito... I miss you Ese. U were taken way too soon. Not a day goes by that you ain't on our minds. We love you lil brother, hold it down till we make it up there... Always with the biggest and baddest L&R, ur carnal- AL-SOLO

Diana Sauceda

December 22, 2018

Hey its been awhile since l wrote anything in your book and their is a lot to tell but I'm gonna make it short.We all miss you so much and everyone else that's with you now(Michael your Dad and grandma God how I miss you all so much and its been hard with out you all too love you Aunt Diana

Stephanie erwin

December 14, 2018

It's been a long while I miss u! I often find myself thinking how crazy life would be if u were here still xoxo

stephanie erwin

August 6, 2014

Cant believe its been 9 years not a day goes by I dont think of you n I miss u more each day cant wait till we meet again!!

jessica owens

September 5, 2012

Rodney its been 7 years now thats a long time, but i still think about you almost everday. You were such an amazing person and so fun to be around love u and miss you...

vanessa tafoya

June 2, 2011

.... wow so many years has passed i miss u more and more every year!!!

April 9, 2011

hey homie, Just got out of the penn. always thinkin of you, you will live in all of us. much love brother
juan

Diana Sauceda

August 5, 2010

Lil Rod,Well today is 5 years and it sure has been hard without you here with all of us, but a part of you will always been in your hearts forever and oneday we will all meet again as a family, Love Your Aunt Diana

juan vasquez

January 25, 2010

Just thinking of you homie..b-days are almost here again..I miss you homie.. i know you are looking out for me cause i shouldn't be here no more..I guess thats how we did it anyway.. sorry i couldn't have been there for you in the time of need...Love you homie.. happy early B-day

stephanie erwin

January 6, 2010

hey cuz just sittin here in ur room remembering all crazy retarted things we used to do!and how much fun it used to be!hope u and miesse are kickin it together having fun n "kickin it" like we used to!! love u and miss u more than words can describe!!

stephanie erwin

July 8, 2009

U may be gone but not forgotten! not one day goes by still i dont think of U!!miss U cuz! love Stephanie

February 27, 2009

hey homie sup? not much here just hanging in there.well our b-days passed again so happy b-day.
love you homie,
juan

Juan Vasquez

November 12, 2008

hey homie sup? Thanks for watching over me all this time Bro...I know you are here watching my back.

Your brother
We miss you,
Juan

June 9, 2008

Hey Homie,
I miss you very much still,I still see your family from time to time,I am doing alot better,Being good and staying out of trouble,Well homie i guess i should go,have to go fill out this application.
Lots of love homie,
Juan

Juan Vasquez

February 4, 2008

hey homie,another day without you and yet every day gets harder.i was told it would get easier as the days went on,but now it's years after and i still feel the pain more and more with each passing day.The only reason i am still here is cause of you.I know you are watching out me,between court and these run-ins with the streets,along with all the stress of needing to get a job and stuff,our B-Days are coming up soon,Those days i could wait forever for,It's gonna be even harder this month,But I know as bad as we want to be re-united,You won't let it happen,I'll hang in there Bro.Well i'm gonna go visit you today so i will see you later,
You are dearly Missed
and Loved
,Juan

juan vasquez

December 2, 2007

just missing you homie

Juan Vasquez

August 13, 2007

hey homie,Just passed 2 years,Unreal.Still miss you and wish you were here.Your always in my heart.We love you bro.
Juan

Toneia Smith

March 15, 2007

Rodney i guess this is the final goodbye. I miss you very much. And you will always have a place in my heart. one day we will see each other again, just like old times. your missed very much....
Love always
Toneia Smith AKA Tia

Juan Vasquez`

January 30, 2007

Just missing you homie

vanessa tafoya

September 6, 2006

just wanted to drop a few words to let you know i love you and miss you like crazy not a day goes by that i dont think about "them summer nights" love ya always and always

September 6, 2006

Well homie,i guess this book is about to expire.Looks like i'm really the only one that write in it every now and then,I know your looking down on us and we all miss you and wish you were here.



Juan

Juan Vasquez

July 27, 2006

Just thinkin of you and wishing you were here...like every other day i wake up to....Miss you



Juanito

Juan Vasquez

June 22, 2006

Sup homie,The time for this guestbook is almost up,That sucks as it is one of our only ways to communicate with you.Steph and I were thinking of finding a way to keep it up.We all miss you.

Juan

Juan Vasquez

May 12, 2006

Just wanted to write you,I was up all night thinkin of you,wondering what we would be doing and remembering the times we shared,I miss you like no other,

Always on my mind,

Juan

CASSIE

April 3, 2006

IM JUST DROPPIN YOU A LINE TO SHOW SOME LOVE..I WAS JUST THINKING ABOUT YOU AND I JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT I LOVE YOU AND I MISS YOU

Juan Vasquez

April 3, 2006

Just thinkin of you like every day but today is a little harder for some reason.What would we be doing today?CRUISIN!!hehe..My car is fixed now so i will come see you today..bet on it..



Nothin but love Homie,

Juan

Mikie & Steph

February 23, 2006

HAPPY 21st BIRTHDAY cuz!Were thinking of you always and we miss you more n more as the days go on and cant wait to see you again. but until then we can close our eyes and picture your face and remember all the memories we had together We Love You Always n Forever Your Big Cousins Mikie & Steph

Juan

December 30, 2005

Hey homie,just thinking about you.Not a day goes by i dont think of you.i know your looking down on me,and we(me and your family)miss you alot."We love you Dawg"

CASSIE

December 24, 2005

WHENEVER I THINK ABOUT THE PLANS WE HAD AND ALL THE THINGS YOU USE TO SAY, IT BRINGS TEARS TO MY EYES BUT THEN I REALIZE THAT YOU'RE WHERE YOU SHOULD BE. AS MUCH AS I WANT YOU HERE WITH ME, I KNOW YOU'RE IN A BETTER PLACE AND YOU DONT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT ANYTHING ANYMORE. I JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT I'LL ALWAYS LOVE YOU AND I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU

vanessa tafoya

December 13, 2005

Rodney well im writeing this because i promised myself i would come visit you everyday i may not have came and visited you in a while but when it was blizzerding out side a couple weeks ago your all i thought about i wish you a merry christmas and to the erwin family your prayers are with me and i wish you all a happy holiday and a happy new years

vanessa tafoya

December 13, 2005

Rodney well im writeing this because i promised myself i would come visit you everyday i may not have came and visited you in a while but when it was blizzerding out side a couple weeks ago your all i thought about i wish you a merry christmas and to the erwin family your prayers are with me and i wish you all a happy holiday and a happy new years

vanessa taylor/tafoya

September 26, 2005

*Rodney as i sit here and realize all the turn arounds in my life i realize your the one who helped me you were always there for me and when i needed you the most you were there. I miss you dearly and nothing is the same without you i see and hear you in my dreams and it reminds me of the good ol times and i can hear you as you sing to me or when you called me to sing that verse to me by lil rob " i call the ruca on the phone and let her know im home alone" i will never forget you i cry every minute of the day but i want to let you know there happy tears of good times i love you and you will always be a part of me R*I*P and to the erwin family i wish you all the best

TIA SMITH

September 24, 2005

"MR.CHAOS"

I love and miss you so much I sit and look at the pic you gave when we first started dating. Your more handsome than ever. I cant believe you are gone a peace of me is missing. Thank you for everything "Mr. Lucky" sends you his love too. RIP

LOVE ALWAYZ

TIA & LUCKY STEVENS

jess

September 19, 2005

rodney i cant beleave it i miss you so much theres not a day that has gone by the you havent been on my miand i miss you so much rest in peace just no that I PRAY for the day that ill see you agin much love to you chaos love always jess

August 22, 2005

When we were together, nothing else in the world mattered. We stuck with each other through thick and thin. No matter what im doing or where im at, you will always be in my heart. u'll always be my baby boy and i'll always be thinking of you. You're always in my heart baby...much love and respect

Tiana/Gabriel Torres

August 21, 2005

Lil Rod,

You will be missed so much. You were one of our favorite cousins and we will never forget you. We will always remember those "Summer nights". We love you!

Gabriel/Tiana Torres

Barbara Torres

August 20, 2005

Lil Rod,

We will miss you so much. I will always remember those beautiful eyes. There isn't a day that goes by that we don't think of you. May you rest in peace. We all love you!

Brandi Tatgenhorst

August 17, 2005

to my baby boy, i haven't known you very long but i had such a great time with you. i will never forget you, you will always have a special place in my heart I will always love you. to the erwin family my thoughts and prayers are with you.

janice stanford

August 17, 2005

rod you'll always be remebered in our hearts& memories. you"ll live on forever. love the stanfords

matt&cathy plasket

August 17, 2005

we have been friends with the erwin family for a few years. every time we have been around this family they have made us and our girls feel welcome.Very sorry for this loss. mikey we miss you lots.. love,the plaskets

sarah miller

August 16, 2005

I cant believe things happened this way, you'll be in my prayers always.You were too much fun.Much love.

unknown unknown

August 12, 2005

As the song from Natilie Grant expresses may this family know what it is to be "HELD" in the arms of our heavenly father.



From two people who loved "little Rod" dearly.

Cassie

August 11, 2005

I'll always be thinking about you no matter where I'm at or what I'm doing. I've never stopped loving or caring about you

Lathena Morrow

August 11, 2005

We knew each other from school and I know we havent seen eachother in a few years but you were a great person and you will be missed. My prayers go out to your family.

Toni Ruiz

August 11, 2005

Little Rod

I've known you for many years, as well as sharing the same birthday. We will miss you.



May God be with your Family



Toni & Family

stephanie erwin

August 11, 2005

you'll never be forgotten and I love you always and there will never be a day I don't think of you or miss you!

Jimmie Erwin

August 10, 2005

Will miss my little fishing buddy. Been trying to contact you Vi, my heart is with you. Love Jimmie

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