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This memorial website was created in memory of our beloved Hector Rodriguez, 72, born on October 15, 1949; passed from this life on July 24, 2022. Gone, but never forgotten.  
September 28, 2022
September 28, 2022
I attended high school and a couple of years at Sul Ross with Hector, my roommate and my very best friend. I am heartbroken to realize that I “missed” finding him by a few months. I’m sure I’ll see him again. Hector was always the good guy that everybody liked and he was such a great friend. Last time I saw him I was in graduate school at UT Austin and he was in town with his partner for some training at the DPS academy. I was surprised that he’d left his teaching job and was on a different adventure altogether. I’m sure he had a great life, he was a great guy. Rest Mi Amigo; I’m sure the angels are all happy you’re there.
August 13, 2022
August 13, 2022
God blessed me with the most beautiful gift ever when he brought you into my life 11 years ago. It was a gift I didn't even know I wanted or needed at the time, and neither of us ever saw coming. But I am so grateful! You brought more joy and love into my life than I could ever have imagined possible. I don't know how, or why, but your heart understood my heart without me having to explain anything. You just got me! And you accepted me, good and bad, through thick and thin, and loved me completely anyway. You are the best friend I've ever had in this life. If I could have one wish, it would be to turn back time so I could find you sooner and love you longer. It is an honor to be your wife; that you chose me! Sweetheart, thank you for showing up. I will love and miss you for the rest of my life; I wouldn't have missed one single moment with you for the world! 

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September 28, 2022
September 28, 2022
I attended high school and a couple of years at Sul Ross with Hector, my roommate and my very best friend. I am heartbroken to realize that I “missed” finding him by a few months. I’m sure I’ll see him again. Hector was always the good guy that everybody liked and he was such a great friend. Last time I saw him I was in graduate school at UT Austin and he was in town with his partner for some training at the DPS academy. I was surprised that he’d left his teaching job and was on a different adventure altogether. I’m sure he had a great life, he was a great guy. Rest Mi Amigo; I’m sure the angels are all happy you’re there.
August 13, 2022
August 13, 2022
God blessed me with the most beautiful gift ever when he brought you into my life 11 years ago. It was a gift I didn't even know I wanted or needed at the time, and neither of us ever saw coming. But I am so grateful! You brought more joy and love into my life than I could ever have imagined possible. I don't know how, or why, but your heart understood my heart without me having to explain anything. You just got me! And you accepted me, good and bad, through thick and thin, and loved me completely anyway. You are the best friend I've ever had in this life. If I could have one wish, it would be to turn back time so I could find you sooner and love you longer. It is an honor to be your wife; that you chose me! Sweetheart, thank you for showing up. I will love and miss you for the rest of my life; I wouldn't have missed one single moment with you for the world! 
His Life

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August 7, 2022
Hector Peña Rodriguez, 72, of San Diego, CA, passed from this life on July 24,2022 after a lengthy and valiant battle with cancer.  

Hector was born on October 15,1949 in Ft. Stockton, Texas to Benito Rangel Rodriguez and Antonia Sanchez Peña. He graduated from Ft. Stockton High School and Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas where he earned both Bachelor of Science and Master of Education degrees.  After teaching school for a few years, his career path shifted to the Texas Department of Public Safety where he worked from 1979 until his retirement in 2005.  After relocating to San Diego in 2012 he spent his time traveling, both near and far, and checking items off his “bucket list”.  His favorite local places to visit included the Silver Strand Beach in Coronado, California and Big Bear Village and Lake, California. He was loved by many and enjoyed nothing better than a good old-fashioned barbecue and sharing time with dear friends.  

Hector was preceded in death by his parents and stepfather, Joe Franco, of Ft. Stockton.  He is survived by his adoring wife Virginia (Ginger) Rodriguez of San Diego, sister Susana (Joe) Trujillo of Grand Prairie, brother Orlando (Lilia) Franco of Midland, daughter Paula of Midland, son Mark (Mauri) of San Angelo, son Jarrod of Del Rio, son Justin (Monika) of Midland, stepsons Adam and Dylan of San Diego, 8 grandchildren: Shelby, Chelsea, Harley, Claudia, Mikayla, Bryson, Isabella and Elliot, and numerous great-grands, nieces, nephews, cousins and their children.  

Final arrangements under direction of Village Cremation Services and Funeral Home in Chula Vista, California. Celebration of life events will be held both in San Diego and Texas in the coming months; dates and locations to be determined.  
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