Donald "Don" Rodriguez
October 31, 2015
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Donald “Don” Rodriguez, 78, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2015 at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines.
Don was born April 25, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois to Miguel and Delores Rodriguez. He was a devout member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Eva “Sue” Taylor-Rodriguez; daughters, Cheryl Taylor, Kim White, April (Mike) Muir, and Gabrielle Rodriguez; son, Vince D’Azzo; step-children, James (Cindy) Taylor, Rod (Donna) Taylor, and Melanie Kale; 23 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; siblings, Lena Sanchez, Jess (Dorothy) Rodriguez, Patricia Ramos, Florence (Noni) Torres, and Bob (Paula) Rodriguez; and many nieces and nephews. Don was preceded in death by his son, Donald Rodriguez, Jr. and his siblings, Alice O’Nate, Tony Rodriguez, Mary Celestino, Virginia Rodriguez, and Mike Rodriguez.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Friday, November 6, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street. Funeral services will begin at 1:00 pm Saturday, November 7, also at Hamilton’s, with burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Alexia
04/01/2024
Hey grandpa it’s been a few years and I just found this so here we are! I miss u so much everyday I pray that god tells u how much I love you I wonder how heaven is, I pray that u watch over me and show me that u are still in my heart, I miss u so much grandpa I wish I could see u one last time and give u a hug. Until we meet again🕊️.
Mary and Craig
11/07/2015
April and Family
So sorry of your dads passing, I know it is hard to lose them, but knowing he is not in pain anymore is a big relief. May that give you peace in this hard time. Sorry we were not able to be there , but know we are here for you. Thoughts and Prayers Craig and Mary
Mary Thorson
11/05/2015
Sorry to hear about your loss. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Justin Kale
11/04/2015
Hey Grandpa Don I am sure going to miss you a lot. I don't know what to think that you aren't with me anymore. You were so much to me even though I didn't say it. I am going to miss doing stuff with you. I love you a lot and I hope you watched over me and the rest of our family. Also watch over Grandma Sue. Love you Grandpa.
Bill Cross
11/04/2015
I really enjoyed the conversation I had with Don at the Cross Family Reunion last September. Susie, I know you are going to miss Don a lot. Peace be with you and your family.
Kathy Pote
11/03/2015
Grandpa Don,
I don't think you ever realized how much you meant to all those that love you. I will forever remember your smile and your laugh. I am so glad that we got to see you not long ago. Thank you for all the love and kindness you showed. I don't know what your Susie will do without all the presents you would bring her from your yard sales.
My heart goes out to your entire family for their loss. This isnt goodbye this is just until we meet again.
Much love to all
Kathy
Gabrielle Rodriguez
11/03/2015
Dad, I miss you, and I can't believe that we aren't going to go junkin' anymore! I know your in heaven with your Mom and Dad and my brother Don, I just wish I had you with me. Tell them all Hi from me & hug them tight too. So for now, until we are together soon, watch over me and the kids, help guide me not to make bad decisions, stay close to my heart, so I know you will always be near. Because that is where you will always be. Love you POPS!!! XOXOXO
Boyd and Phyllis Kale
11/02/2015
Our sympathy to the family