Staff Sgt. Joe A. Nunez-Rodriguez, 29, of Pasadena, TX, passed away on May 30, 2013, in Wardak Province, Afghanistan while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. He was assigned to the 68th Combat Support Sustainment Battalion, 43rd Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, CO. Joe is survived by his parents, Isidoro and Candelaria Nunez-Rodriguez; brothers, Isidoro and Alfredo Nunez; sister, Edith Nunez; ex-wife, Gabriella Garcia and numerous loving family members and friends.