Transito Rodriguez

Transito F. Rodriguez, beloved husband, loving father and grandfather passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, July 30, 2017. The Divine Mercy will be prayed at 6 pm on Tuesday, August 1st; Rosary will be prayed at 6 pm on Wednesday, August 2nd and Celebration Mass will be held at 2 pm on Thursday, August 3rd, 2017, all services will be at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Hobbs, NM. Burial will follow at Prairie Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, Hobbs, NM.

He is survived by his beautiful wife of 58 years, Maria L. Rodriguez, 8 children; Josepha DeLeon, Spouse, Oscar Deleon, Sylvia Cavazos, Spouse, Rick Cavazos; Judy Chavez, Spouse, Jorge Chavez; Sonny Rodriguez, Roberto Rodriguez, Spouse, Anita Rodriguez; Jesse Rodriguez, Spouse, Velma Rodriguez; Joe Rodriguez, Spouse, Ashley Rodriguez, and Norma Rodriguez, partner, Jay Britten. He was blessed with 45 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren and counting; one brother, Manual Rodriguez, his wife Eloisa, one sister, Cruz Baeza, and several nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his father, Transito Rodriguez, his mother, Josepha Flores, his son, Sonny Rodriguez, his two sisters, Manuela Rodriguez, Juanita Tovar and one brother, Esteban Rodriguez.

He was born on November 6, 1936 in Alpine, TX. He married the love of his life on November 8, 1959 and moved his family to Hobbs, NM in 1961. He was a strong, faithful and hard-working father and husband. He was the best example to his children in teaching them to live their lives with honesty, integrity and dignity. His work ethic was second to none and his typical greeting to his sons and grandsons his "How's work mijo?" He showed true dedication to the people he worked for; serving 30+ years at Pumping Unit Services, owner Marion Hightower and after retiring from Pumping Units went to work for Jeff Hamilton at K&S for 18 years. What brought him joy were hunting, fishing, gardening, cook-out's every Friday for the family and working with copper in his spare time. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and a 4th degree member of Knights of Columbus. His legacy will live on through his children with family gatherings of Christmas traditions, such as Santa visiting all the kids on Christmas Eve; he anxiously awaited hunting trips with "his boys"; making tamales with his bride and his children every November; and the traditional fish fry on Good Friday were only a few. He created a special bond amongst all.

He had many nicknames given to him by close friends and co-workers, a few were "TR", "Tranpa" or "The Transmitter". He made an impact on many lives, welcomed all into his home and took many as his own. He will be deeply missed by many.

Service

The Divine Mercy Prayer

Our Lady Of Guadalupe
914 S. Selman St.
Hobbs, NM  88240
Tuesday, August 1, 2017
6:00 pm

Rosary

Our Lady Of Guadalupe
914 S. Selman St.
Hobbs, NM  88240
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
6:00 pm

Funeral Mass

Our Lady Of Guadalupe
914 S. Selman St.
Hobbs, NM  88240
Thursday, August 3, 2017
2:00 pm

Cemetery

Prairie Haven Memorial Park
2201 E. Stanolind
Hobbs, NM  88240