Manuel Ruiz Rodriguez born on June 17, 1946 in Knippa,TX went to be with the Lord on July 2, 2011 at the age of 65. He was retired from the United States Navy after 27 ½ years of service. He is survived by; son, Manuel R. (Manny) Rodriguez; daughter, Jessica R. Tripis; grandchildren, Amanda Ridley, Savannah West, Anissa and Madeline Tripis; great grandchildren, Alessa and Thomas Ridley; sister, Lucinda Andresen. A Memorial Rosary and Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 9, 2011 at Trevino Funeral Home 2525 Palo Alto Rd. Services will conclude in the funeral home chapel under the direction of Funeraria Del Angel Trevino Funeral Home, San Antonio, TX.