Mr. Brian Anthony Rhodes

Brian “Big B” Rhodes was born on June 3, 1962 to the union of Samuel and Grace Rhodes, in Indianapolis Indiana, the older of their two sons. He accepted Christ at a young age and was a member of Corinthian Baptist Church. Brian attended North Central High School and later served in the United States Marine Corp., receiving and honorable discharge.

While stationed at Camp Pendleton Marine Base, Brian met, fell in love, and was later united in marriage with Stacy L. Rhodes on August 30, 1986. To this union two children were born, Erica and Joshua.

Brian served as a dedicated employee of the Kaiser Riverside Medical Center since 1989, with his last sixteen years in the Engineering Department. He was also a part of several committees and associations, one of the most recent being the Kaiser Permanente African American Professional Association, (KPAAPA). Brian was known throughout the hospital as a kind and caring individual with the uncanny ability to “tell it like it is.”

Brian had a great sense of humor, and uncanny wit and a smile that would light up a room. He shared his kindness with everyone he came in contact with; even in the grocery store. It was not uncommon for him to leave the store knowing the name, occupation, and maybe even the hobbies of the person next to him. He was a mentor to fatherless boys, a “Mr. Fix-It” to whoever needed him, and a friend that could always be depended on.

Cherishing his memory the most are his wife Stacy L. Rhodes, his parents Samuel and Grace Rhodes, his brother Greg Rhodes, his daughter Erica Wagila, his son Joshua Rhodes and many more family and friends.

Arrangements under the direction of Gates, Kingsley & Gates Praiswater Mortuary, Canoga Park, CA.