Elias Rodriguez, age 33, of Fort Worth, Texas passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021. Elias was born November 3, 1988 at Harris Hospital. He was born and raised in Fort Worth,Texas. He attended George C. Clark Elementary, Wedgewood Middle School and South Hills High School. Elias waited a couple of years while his mother recovered from heart transplant surgery and then left to join the U.S. Army. He completed training in South Carolina and then was stationed in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Elias served in deployments to Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan.
Elias was loved by many, and had friends all over. His smile touched many hearts. His love for baseball never left his heart, he played baseball almost his whole life. He loved listening to music and spending time with his nieces and nephews. He leaves us with many great memories and he will live forever in our hearts.
Elias is preceded in death by his grandparents Blas & Eloisa Rosales, Juan & Enedina Rodriguez and his godfather Gerardo Rosales.
Elias is survived by his parents Juan & Roselia Rodriguez who will miss him greatly; his brother Juan Rodriguez Jr., his sisters; Erica Ortiz and Emily Medina; his nieces; Valerie, Natalie and Elia Ortiz, Mia & Maddison Rodriguez, and Emma Medina. His nephews; Mario & Adriel Medina and Angel Rodriguez, as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
A visitation for Elias will be held Friday, November 26, 2021 from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Laurel Land FH - Ft Worth, 7100 CROWLEY RD, FORT WORTH, TX 76134. A funeral service will occur Saturday, November 27, 2021 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at St. Mary of Assumption Catholic Church, 509 West Magnolia ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104. A committal service will occur Saturday, November 27, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Laurel Land Memorial Park - FW, 7100 CROWLEY RD, FORT WORTH, TX 76134.
