Noel Rodriquez, 52, of Waco passed away unexpectedly Monday, October 24, 2022. A visitation
with his family will be 6 to 8 pm, Tuesday, November 1, 2022 in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral
Home, 8220 Woodway Dr. The celebration life will be 10 am, Wednesday, November 2, 2022 in the Chapel of
Grace Gardens Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery.
Noel was born December 28, 1969, in Waco, Texas the son of Manuel and Cleotilde (Cabos) Rodriquez. He
attended Midway High School where he was a member of the Class of ‘88. He was employed by Glazer's Distributing for 18 years where he was a valued employee.
Noel loved fishing, barbecuing, singing karaoke, and spending time with his family, especially
his daughters Christina and Ashlee. He was very proud of his newest role in life as Grandpa to
his granddaughter, Ava Rose. Noel had a passion for music and enjoyed going to concerts to see
his favorite bands play live. He shared his passion for music with his girls. Noel was always
down for a good time and tended to be the one who kept everyone laughing. He loved putting a
smile on everyone's face and was a joy to be around.
He is preceded in death by his father, Manuel Rodriquez, Sr. and his sister, Colostica "Lata"
Padilla.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving mother Cleotilde Rodriquez; beloved children
Christina and Ashlee Rodriquez; granddaughter Ava Rose; siblings Martin Rodriquez, Augustine
"Jim" Rodriquez and wife Delfina, Penny Zapata and husband Ray, Kathy Hernandez and
husband Joe, Mary Marquez and husband Robert, Tina Batey, Manuel "Manny" Rodriquez and
wife Jani, Terri Rodriquez, Hope Perez and husband Felipe, Jesse Rodriquez and wife Megan; as
well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Pallbearers will be Michael Dunn, Joseph "Joey” Hernandez, Russell Merica, Jack Todd, Joe
Trevino & Martin Cardona. Honorary Pallbearers are Leo Lozano and Augustine Mora.
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
6:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)
Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)
Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Starts at 11:30 am (Central time)
Oakwood Cemetery
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