Rev. Deacon ERASMO L. RODRIGUEZ's Obituary
Rev. Deacon Erasmo L. Rodriguez
Erasmo L. Rodriguez, 86 of Lubbock, Texas was born November 25, 1933 in Donie Texas to his parents Jose G and Juanita (Losoya) Rodriguez. He was called to eternal rest on March 22, 2020 surrounded by his loved ones. Erasmo affectionately known as "Lamo" married Olga Sanchex on October 15, 1953 in Plainview,Texas. They were married 60 years at the time of Olga's passing. To this union they were blessed with 6 children, 14 grandchildren, and 29 great grandchildren. Erasmo was employed with
Gifford Hill Irrigation & Supply from 1952 until his retirement in 1974, during this time he was employed as Deputy Marshall by the State of New Mexico. Then he relocated to Ulysses, Kansas to being his own business known as Rodriguez Irrigation from 1975-1982, while at the same time preparing for his ordination into the Diaconate Program for the Diocese of Dodge City KS. Erasmo was appointed by the most Rev. Bishop Eugene J. Gerber as Acolyte on October 13, 1982. Erasmo was Ordained permament Deacon to the Diocese of Dodge City Kansas, December 18, 1983. Deacon Erasmo was then appointed as Vicar of Hispanic affairs on July 5, 1989. In the following years he was appointed as Spiritual Director of the Crusillo movement in the Diocese of Dodge City Kansas from 1999 to 2004. During these years he lived in Ulysses, Elkhart, Liberal, and Dodge City Kansas, which he remained for an additional 5 years. In 2009 he returned to his original home of Lubbock, Texas to be closer to family.
Viewing will be on Thursday March 26, 2020 from 10am - 5pm at Broadway Funeral Directors with a Graveside Catholic service at 2pm on Friday March 27, 2020 at Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park under the direction of Gonzales Funeral Home of Lamesa, Texas and Broadway Funeral Directors of Lubbock, Texas.
"Lamo" is survived by his 6 children Dianna Hernandez of Lazbuddie, TX., Rodolfo Rodriguez of Oklahoma City, Erasmo Rodriguez Jr. (Connie) of Kansas City, Angie Ortiz of Lubbock, TX., Olga Ramirez (Joe) of Phoenix, AZ., Ernesto Rodriguez (Emma) of Liberal, KS, 14 grandchildren, and 29 great grandchildren.
He also leaves behind 6 siblings, Isabel Garza, Tirzo Rodriguez, Jose Rodriguez, Janie Torres, Nick Rodriguez, and Pauline Rodriguez, and numerous nieces and nephews and a world full of many dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Olga on July 5, 2013 and his parents, one brother, Ezequiel Rodriguez, and two sons in law, Johnny Hernandez, and Jorge Ortiz.
Pallbearers: Jonas Hernandez, Joshua Rodriguez, Brian Rodriguez, Jose Rodriguez, Marc Ortiz, Jeremy Ramirez.
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