Joseph Rodriguez

Joseph “Wedo” Rodriguez , 64, a resident of Hernandez passed away March 21, 2021. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Elosia and Modesto Gallegos; his parents, Sotero and Modesta Rodriguez; brother, Ricky Rodriguez; sister, Barbara Rodriguez; uncles, Tony Gallegos and Freddie Gallegos; niece, Crystal Gallegos and nephew, Brian Gallegos.

Joseph served his county as a Marine in the Vietnam War. He resided in Hernandez the majority of his life. Joseph was a devoted catholic. He loved animals, especially his dog, Bully. Joseph had a big heart and would help anyone that needed it if he could.

He is survived by his sons, Morris Rodriguez and Lee Michael Vigil; daughter, Roxanne Rodriguez (Joseph Gonzales); granddaughters, Kayla Hattaway, Destiny Gonzales, and Davina Gonzales; grandsons, Daniel and Jayden Gonzales; nephews, Sody Rodriguez, Ricky Rodriguez, Freddie Rodriguez, Anthony Ocana, and Jerome Gallegos; cousins, Michelle and Freddie Gallegos; sister-in-law, Eileen Rodriguez; mother of his children, Christine Meza; mother of his child, Linda Vigil; aunt, Josefa Gallegos and numerous other relatives and friends. Services are pending.

The family of Joseph “Wedo” Rodriguez has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Espanola Valley.