Paul Rodriguez Jr

Paul “Papo” H. Rodriguez Jr. 66, of Waco passed away Wednesday August 19, 2009 at his residence surrounded by his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Rosary will be recited Friday August 21, 2009 at 7PM at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. Funeral Service will follow. Paul’s wishes were to be cremated therefore there will be no interment services.

Mr. Rodriguez was born February 9, 1943 in Waco to Pablo and Juanita Rodriguez Sr. He married Faye Urive on May 19th 1961. He was a devout follower of Christ.

He was a life long musician who loved singing and playing his guitar. He was a part of many known bands in the Waco area. He also recorded many records in his early career. Later in life he played bass guitar for many worship teams and bands. It was evident that his love for music was his passion and he was proud to have passed his musical talents to his grandchildren. He was known as “Papo” to his grandchildren and their many friends. He never let his disability stop him from enjoying life to the fullest, sharing a great meal and cracking jokes. He was preceded in death by his wife Faye, his parents and two sisters.

He is survived by three daughters, Lupe and her husband Santiago Esquivel, Frances and her husband Charles Finley and Estella and her husband Gilbert Sais of Waco. Two sons, Gilbert Rodriguez and his fiancé Olga Herpeche of Duncanville and Rudy Rodriguez and his wife Lorraine of San Marcos. Fifteen grandchildren, Sophia Gonzales and her husband Jason, Moses Arango, Natasha, Kayla, Anna, Leah and Rachael Rodriguez, Jamie and Cody Finley and Jermaine Edwards, Katelyn and Kaysi Rodriguez and Emily Townley, Gilbert and Alexandria Sais. Three great grandchildren, Jason Jr., Alyssa and Jacob Gonzales. Four Sisters, Three brothers, several Aunts and Uncles and many nieces and nephews and cousins.

His Grandchildren will stand as honorary Pallbearers.