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Pedro C. Rodriguez passed away on November 30, 2019 in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on June 29, 1924 in San Antonio, to Higinio Rodriguez and Mercedes Camarena Rodriguez. Pedro was preceded in death by his sisters, Consuelo Maltos and Esther Ornelas; brothers, Jose A. Rodriguez Sr., Cruz Rodriguez and Luis Barber. He is survived by his beloved wife of 74 years, Emma R. Rodriguez; daughter, Hildegard Bodenman (John); son, Pedro Rodriguez, Jr. (Yvonne); grandchildren, Patricia Acosta (Robert), Stefanie Vitittoe (Jason) Monica Rodriguez, Christina J. Cunningham (Kevin); great-grandchildren, Christina M. Carmona (Matt), Jacob Rodriguez, Kathryn and Whitley Cunningham, Alexa Dybevik (Donnie), Virginia Tennant (Jordan), Dylan Vitittoe; great-great grandchildren, Alexander, Andrew, and Josephine Carmona, Elizabeth and Madison Dybevik, Cameron Tennant; sister-in-law Frances Rodriguez; nieces Olivia Lemelle (Patrick) and Frances Rodriguez; nephew Jose A. Rodriguez Jr. (Janet); and numerous beloved great-nieces and nephews. Pedro was a well-known and respected member of the San Antonio hospitality industry having spent many years as the Maître d’ at the prestigious St. Anthony Club. Pedro was very knowledgeable of San Antonio’s downtown scene and befriended many of the city’s politicians, business leaders, and the people he worked with. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Pedro was a very gracious, generous, helpful soul and his passing will be felt by all who knew and loved him. The family would also like to give special recognition to Pedro’s son, Pete Rodríguez, Jr., niece and nephew Olivia and Patrick Lemelle, granddaughter Monica Rodríguez and special friend Stephanie Cruz who gave tirelessly in assisting with his care. SERVICES Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2019 from 6:00pm-9:00pm, with a Rosary at 7:00pm at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, December 6, 2019 at 1:30pm at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, with interment to follow at Mission Burial Park North. For personal acknowledgement you may sign the online guestbook at www.missionparks.com in the Tributes section. MISSION PARK FUNERAL CHAPELS NORTH 3401 CHERRY RIDGE DR. SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78230 (210) 349-1414

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Pedro C. Rodriguez

June 29, 1924 - November 30, 2019