Ramon J. Ray Rodriguez
April 26, 2011
Rodriguez, Ramon Javier “Ray”, 73, entered eternal life on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at the Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice Center. He was a graduate of Wichita North High, served 2 years in the United States Army, retired from 50 years of service with Boeing and was a lifelong fan of the Wichita State Shockers. Rosary, 7 p.m., Thursday, April 28; Funeral Mass, 10 a.m., Friday, April 29, both a St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. Preceded in death by parents, Lucas Sr. and Cruz (Rivas); sisters, Eva, Maria and Ernestine; brother, Joseph. Survivors: wife, Elida “Lily”; sons, Anthony and Alexander of Wichita; daughter, Angela, and her husband, Matthew Shane of Charlotte, NC; brothers, Lucas Jr. (Delores) of Wichita, Jesse and Anthony of CA; sister, Paula of Wichita; many nephews and nieces. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS 67202 and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 645 N. 119th St. W., Wichita, KS 67235. Downing Lahey Mortuary West.
Rosary/Vigil Service, 7:00 P.M., Thursday, April 28, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
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Lily and family, I’m very sorry for the loss of your husband. I didn’t know him, but I was a classmate of Lily’s in high school. It’s hard losing a loved one, especially when you have been through so many years and experiences together. My prayers are with you and your family. Take comfort in knowing he is no longer suffering, and is now in a better place. One day you will all get to see him again in Heaven. Until then, I’m sure he’s watching over you from above. Genie Head (Georgene Dickson) 5/5/11
Lily– My prayers go with you and your family at the very great loss of your husband. No one really understands how you feel at this time but your and his Lord. No one but He knows the depth and all the special memories of your relationship. May God, the only one who really knows what your going through, be your great confidant and comfort at this time. My love and prayers, Judy Kandt-Boggs
Elida and family, So very sorry to hear about the loss of Ray. I did not know him, but I do know how hard it is to lose someone you love so much. My heart goes out to you! You will be in my thoughts and prayers. With love, Ruth Ann (Hund) Timmermeyer
Lily and Family, My prayers and thoughts are with you. It may be years since we have seen each other Lily, but I can’t begin to know how it must be to lose your bestfriend/husband of so many years. May God grant you strength and time heal your sorrow.
Lily i was so sad to here about Rod as you know he was a very good friend. I am not in good health so i will not be able to attend services. But my prayers will be with you. If you our your family needs anything i will be here for you
Dear Rodriguez family, we share in the sadness of your loss. My parents knew his mom and dad quite well and I remember his family from Our Ladyof Perpetual Help. He was a very kind person and took interest in what one did. He was very devoted to his Heavenly Father. I’m glad to have been able to visit several times when he attended mass at SEAS. Anthony, I am deeply sorry for the loss of your dad. I taught you at St. Pat’s in 2nd grade, It’s hard losing a dad.. Take care. Lily, hang in there! God does provide the strength and graces to carry on..God bless you all!
Lily, and family. So sorry for your loss. You’re in my thoughts and prayers. Nancy Venable Groves
Our prayers are with you in this difficult time. Ray was a special guy. We will miss taking him to the Shocker games.