Obituary for Robert Rodriguez

Robert M. Rodriguez passed away in Tucson, Arizona, on March 15, 2022, just a month shy of his 84th birthday. Robert was born on April 7, 1938, in Glendale, Arizona, to Antonio and Carmen Rodriguez.

Robert graduated from Duncan High School in Duncan, Arizona, in 1956. He then studied to become an Electrical Foreman at Phelps Dodge.  On Nov. 15, 1957, he married his true love, Bonnie Roseberry, in Silver City, New Mexico. To their beloved union came three children; Robert, Kimberly, and Rodney, and later, one grandchild.

Robert Rodriguez

He loved spending time with his family and friends.  His love of breeding, training, and racing quarter horses was a great passion of his, as well as raising cattle and traveling.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Antonio and Carmen Rodriguez; his wife, Bonnie J. Rodriguez; his sister, Susan Garcia, and his son, Robert Mac Rodriguez.

Robert is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Rodriguez-Montez, as well as his siblings, Margaret (William) Reed, and Rebecca Rodriguez, and his granddaughter, Merlinda “Nina” Montez. Robert’s son, Rodney Rodriguez, passed away a few short days after this obituary was written.

A double viewing was held on Thursday, March 24, from 5 until 7 p.m. at the McDougal’s Caldwell Funeral Chapel, with a double graveside funeral service held at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 25, at The Sheldon Cemetery, in Duncan, Arizona. 

Arrangements are being cared for by McDougal’s Caldwell Funeral Chapel & Gila Valley Crematory located at 112 E. Main St., Safford, Arizona, 85546, 928-428-1740, www.caldwellfuneralchapel.com.