August 24th, 1986 - May 11th, 2018 Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Rodriguez family.
Ruben Vicente Rodriguez, Jr, of Lodi, passed away unexpectedly the night of May 11th, 2018 at the young age of 31. He was born August 24, 1986 in Lodi to Doreen Ann Rodriguez (Wood) and Ruben Vicente Rodriguez. He was the eldest of 3 children for his mom and 4 kids for his dad. Ruben was an avid Raiders fan and lived a fruitful life. He was a son, brother, uncle, godfather, nephew, cousin and a dear friend to many. He loved dancing, singing, spending time with family and friends and going to Raiders games. Ruben was a hard working man who often provided comedic relief and was loved by all who knew him. Whether it was helping a complete stranger or offering support to a friend or relative through difficult times, he had a very kind heart. With a charismatic personality, contagious laughter and radiant smile, he was always the life of the party. Summers were spent barbecuing, camping, swimming, going on road trips, spending time with friends and family and was always a welcomed guest at all sorts of events from birthday parties to weddings, he always seemed to light up the room. Although his life was short lived, it was well lived. He loved with all his heart and despite having no children, he enjoyed being around kids and playing with them. Family was always important to him and reflected in the way he lived his life. Stella Rodriguez, a paternal aunt, played a significant role in his upbringing. He is survived by both of his parents, paternal grandparents Eva and Vicente Rodriguez, stepmother Nina Rodriguez, brothers Matthew Rodriguez and Gabriel Rodriguez, sister-in-law Mayra Rodriguez, niece Giselle and nephew Ezra, half sister Hannah Rodriguez as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and countless friends. He will proceeded in death by his maternal grandma Mary Ellen Hobson. There will be a public viewing Sunday, May 20th from 2-8pm at Cherokee Memorial Park in the Vineyard Chapel. Services will be held Monday, May 21st at the same location at 10am with burial immediately after. A Celebration of Life will follow at the Moose Lodge located at 3824 E. Woodbridge Rd off Highway 99.
A Go Fund me account has been set up to help ease the financial burden for his family: www.gofundme.com/ruben-rodriguez-memorial
Visitation
A visitation will be held on Sunday, May 20th, 2018, from 2:00pm to 8:00pm at the Vineyard Chapel, located at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA, 95240.
Service
Services will be held on Monday, May 21st, 2018, at 10:00am at the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park.
