Tio, we will deeply cherish the memories of our conversations and your calls. We love you more than words can express. Thank you for being a shining example of unconditional love and for taking the time to connect with us. Although we won't meet this summer as planned, I look forward to our heavenly reunion. I love you, Tio.

Dear Luis, 

Please accept our deepest condolences and healing vibes during this difficult time. May you find peace in knowing he was loved and cared for always.  You are a wonderful man, husband and father, no doubt from your father’s teachings and love.  Hugs!  Andres & Mabel

We love you Papi and we’ll cherish the memories with you forever! Bendicion! Your kind heart and generous spirit will never be forgotten. Love Rene, Sandra, William and Fifi🥰

Papi Luis you were a great man of faith. You loved and supported your family and we will miss you! We enjoyed your smiles and laughs  during the good times. You especially loved the country and your visits with Sandra, me and the kids in Virginia.  Love Rene and family

We love so much abuelo, it brings me peace that no matter the distance we always stayed in contact and shared laughs. I’m will forever cherish the memories we shared together. From being in the basement and watching you create bible covers and me playing with all the left over leather to sitting in the garden with you while we ate fruits and shared a laugh. I love you abuelo. You will forever live in my heart. God bless your soul and may you rest in peace. 

- Tu nieto, Noel Rodriguez

Dad, my heart aches knowing you’re gone.
I’m going to miss you more than words can ever explain. I’ll miss the comfort of knowing you were just a call or a visit away. I’ll miss flying to Florida every year to sit with you, laugh with you, and have those long conversations that only we could have—talks about God, life, and even the things we didn’t always agree on. You always told me how much you loved talking with me… and Dad, I treasured those moments more than you ever knew.

It still doesn’t feel real that I can’t hear your voice or see your smile, but I find peace in knowing where you are. I know you’re in heaven now—surrounded by family, embraced by the loved ones who went before you, and wrapped in the presence of God. That gives me strength, even as my heart feels heavy.

I hold onto the promise that this isn’t goodbye forever. One day, we will see each other again. One day, we will talk again. One day, I’ll hear your laugh again.

Until that day comes, you will live inside my heart. Your love, your wisdom, your voice—everything about you stays with me.

I love you, Dad. I always will. And I will carry you with me for the rest of my life.

Papi with grandson Justin and great grandson Jaasiel. Justin always bragged that he looked just like grandpa. Dad, you will be greatly missed.

Happy birthday to  Luis Rodriguez and granddaughter Jalissa

We celebrated dad's and Jalissa's birthday  ❤️

Papa-Luis,
I will always thank God for the blessing of having you as my father-in-law. From the moment I became part of this family 20 years ago, you welcomed me with open arms and a gracious heart. Your kindness, your gentleness, and the way you lived out your faith made me feel not only accepted, but truly loved.
Thank you for being such a steady, Christ-centered example. The man I married is who he is because of the way you raised him—rooted in Scripture, guided by integrity, and strengthened by love. I see your influence in his compassion, his strength, and his unwavering faith, and I will always be grateful for the foundation you gave him.
Your life reflected the love of Jesus in such a quiet, powerful way. You showed us what it means to serve others, to put family first, and to trust God in all things. Though our hearts ache with the weight of losing you, we rejoice knowing you are now in the presence of the Lord you loved so dearly.
I will carry your example with me always. Thank you for the gift of your son, for the gift of your love, and for the legacy of faith you leave behind. Until we meet again in the arms of our Savior, we hold tight to the promise that love never ends.
Marissa

Dad, your love and guidance shaped who we are today. We will always remember your laughter, wisdom, and the way you stood strong for our family. Though you are no longer with us, your spirit lives on and every moment we shared we carry your memory in our  hearts, and find peace knowing you rest in God’s embrace. Until we meet again, We love you forever.

Jose, Natalie and Lexie Rodriguez

Dad, your love and guidance shaped who we are today. We will always remember your laughter, wisdom, and the way you stood strong for our family. Though you are no longer with us, your spirit lives on and every moment we shared. We carry your memory our our heart, and find peace knowing you rest in God’s embrace. Until we meet again, We love you forever.

Jose, Natalie and Lexie Rodriguez

We will miss our dear Grampa Luis. So many memories of eating from his garden and going to the dollar store (which was our favorite). 

I remember he always prayed for us. He entrusted our family to God. Grampa believed the gospel—that we are sinners in need of mercy, that Jesus Christ died for our sins and rose again, and that everyone who repents and believes in Him will be forgiven and have eternal life (Romans 10:9; 1 Corinthians 15:3–4).

Dad, you were my biggest cheerleader in all my accomplishments. I will never forget the advices you would give me, the stories you told me of when you were younger. You were my protector, my best friend, and the best father God gave me. Thank you for being my biggest supporter in everything I did, thank you for loving me unconditionally, and best of all, thank you for showing me how to love God and love His Word. I thought that you would see me get married someday, but you’ll see me get married one day from Heaven. Until I see you again. Love you forever.

To all of Luis' family, my sincerest, heartfelt sympathies on the loss of this cherished man. I pray that God gives you the peace that passes all understanding, found only in His Son, our LORD and Savior, Jesus Christ. I pray that the LORD gives you the knowledge that Luis is safe in the arms of Jesus, celebrating eternal bliss with Him. The LORD is close to the broken hearted and will bring healing in your time of grief

Thank you for loving us❤️ You were such a guard,  and “espantastes” many of my boyfriends  until you met Stephen.  You were right, he was the best, even when I got so mad at you. 
I learned a lot from you. Like when you would take me to NYC to make purchases. Or, when you tried to have your long daddy-daughter talks.  I really was listening. 
You MADE us siblings unite closer together, especially through the years of “La pavera”. When all we wanted to do was laugh at  e v e r y t h i n g. 
You paid our plane tickets from FL, when you lived  in NJ because you wanted to get to know your grandsons.  And now they are all grown up and you often said how proud you are of them and the paths they have chosen to serve Him. 
I’m glad you get to see your sister, bring her up to date with all that you experienced after her death.  I’m glad we will get to see you in a new light and in a new body soon. Until then… See you later Aligator. ❤️

Grandpa, You were my biggest cheerleader. I will carry your wisdom and your love with me always. Though my heart aches, I find peace knowing you are resting in God’s embrace. Thank you for every story, laugh, and every hug. I’ll honor your legacy by living with the same kindness and strength you showed me. Until we meet again, I love you forever

Abuelo,, You were my biggest cheerleader. I will carry your wisdom and your love with me always. Though my heart aches, I find peace knowing you are resting in God’s embrace. Thank you for every story, laugh, and every hug. I’ll honor your legacy by living with the same kindness and strength you showed me. Until we meet again, I love you forever

I’m going to miss you so much Grandpa, you always gave the BEST hugs and I loved the stories you told me.
~Nathaniel

OBITUARY

Luis B. Rodriguez Sr.

August 25, 1938 – November 19, 2025

Robert Toale & Sons Funeral Home at Manasota Memorial Park

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