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RODRIGUEZ -- ALFONSO BARTHOLOME RODRIGUEZ (AL), born on August 24, 1922 and returned to the Lord on March 12, 2005, surrounded by his loving wife, daughters, sons, and grandchildren. Alfonso (Al) passed away after a six month battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents: Erineo and Ramoncita Rodriguez; brother, David; sisters: Melinda Bias, Maria (Demesia) and husband, Saturnino Hernandez, Genoveva and husband, Antoino Rodriguez. Al retired from AFL-CIO as an International Representative, where he tirelessly worked for the workers rights amongst the Carpenters, Lumber Mill, Ironworkers, Hospital and State workers across North America. During his final years he worked for the rights of Union Workers in South America and Puerto Rico. Al was loved and cherished by everyone who knew him and will be deeply missed. He is survived by his wife, Alice G. Rodriguez; son, Charles (Chuck) Rodriguez and wife Charlene (Char), Chuck's son, Jared and soon to be wife Roseanne Ruiz and great-granddaughter, Sierra; daughter, Mary Ellen Flores and husband Martin and grandchildren Andrea and Martin Jr.; son, Dennis Rodriguez and grandsons; Brian and Christopher; daughter, Melinda Wedemeyer and husband Robert (Bob) and granddaughters, Cassandra (Cassie) and Annalise (Lise); daughter, Annette Brumley and husband Mark and grandson, Gabriel Alfonso Rodriguez. Alfonso's brother, Higinio and wife Elisa Rodriguez; his sisters: Maida Duran and husband Feliberto and Martha Jones. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and many close friends and loved ones in Las Vegas. Visitation will begin on Tuesday, March 15, 2005, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Berardinelli Family Chapel. A Rosary will be recited Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Nelson's Funeral Home, 801 Douglas Ave, Las Vegas, NM. Another Rosary will be recited Wednesday, March 16, 2005, 7:00 p.m. at Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, March 17, 2005, 11:00 a.m. at Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 1399 Luisa Street, Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 983-4331
        Published on: Tue March 15, 2005