Joe Rodriguez

Joe Rodriguez of Ordway passed away Sept. 30 at his home surrounded by family. He was 89.

He was born March 10, 1929 in Lamar, Colorado, the oldest son of Petra and Juan Rodriguez. He moved to Ordway with his family and attended Crowley County Schools & later Otero Junior College.

Rodriguez worked at the Pueblo Army Depot starting in the 1950s; retiring in February of 1978. In 1967, he served a tour in Vietnam with the Army Material Command.

Following retirement, he worked the family farm and cattle operation.

He is survived by his wife, Hortense of the home; six children, Connie Rodriguez Wilson (Robert) of Englewood, Joe A. Rodriguez of Ordway, Irene Rodriguez of Boulder, Sandra Rodriguez Sandoval (Paul) of Aurora, Mario Rodriguez of Ordway and Mercedes Rodriguez Schwall (Brendan) of Highlands Ranch. He is also survived by three brothers: Gilbert of Rocky Ford, Johnny of La Junta, and Pete of Pueblo; plus two sisters, Katie Beruman of Azusa, CA and Delores Farris of Salt Lake City, UT. Four grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

A graveside service is scheduled at the Lakeview Cemetery in Sugar City, Friday, Oct. 5 at 10 a.m.

Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory is in charge of arrangements.