Manuel Rodriguez

He was born on August 24,1935 to Rafael and Guadalupe Rodriguez in El Paso, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Roberto and Salvador, and his loving wife of sixty years, Cruzita.

He is survived by his four children, Mario (Cecie), Manuel (Letty), Sylvia (Bobby), and Rosie. He also leaves behind his grandchildren – Brenda, Alex, Marcie, Ari, Adriana, Alexandra, Manny Jr., Adolfo, Aaron, Adam, and Mateo – and ten great-grandchildren to carry on his memory and continue a life of service to others.

Manuel was a 1954 graduate of Bowie High School. He proudly served in the US Army as a paratrooper and continued his service to his community as an El Paso Firefighter for twenty-two years. He also owned and operated his appliance repair business.

Our father dedicated his life to taking care of his family, supporting his grandchildren in all their endeavors, and helping others. He volunteered his time at Santa Lucia Catholic Church and San Antonio de Padua Church. He helped with the church maintenance, kermesses, and food distributions. He strongly believed in helping others without asking for anything in return.

A visitation for Manuel will be held Tuesday, February 25, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Hillcrest Funeral Home, 1060 North Carolina Dr., El Paso, Texas 79915. A rosary will occur Tuesday, February 25, 2025 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, 1060 North Carolina Dr., El Paso, Texas 79915. A funeral mass will occur Wednesday, February 26, 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at San Antonio De Padua Catholic Church, 503 Hunter Dr, El Paso, Texas 79915. A graveside will occur Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Fort Bliss National Cemetery, 5200 Fred Wilson Ave, El Paso, TX 79906.