Abraham O. Rodriguez Jr.

Mr. Abraham Oviedo Rodriguez, Jr. beloved husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather, and trusted brother entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at the age of 85.  Born to Catalina Oviedo and Abraham L. Rodriguez on January 25, 1939, Abraham was a true San Antonio native whose life and legacy was interwoven within the community he loved and served. He graduated from Louis W. Fox Vocational and Technical (Fox Tech) High School in San Antonio, Texas and was a cadet officer in the Army Junior ROTC program.

Mr. Abraham Oviedo Rodriguez, Jr. is preceded in death by his father, Abraham L. Rodriguez, mother, Catalina Oviedo Rodriguez, brother Guillermo O. (Willie) Rodriguez, granddaughter Krystal Ann Rodriguez, grandson Ricardo Rodriguez, Cuevas, Jr., great granddaughter Nevaeh Marie Castro, and stepdaughter Sandra Elizabeth Avila-Rodriguez.  Truly loved by all, he will be dearly missed by his loving wife Linda B. Rodriguez; his devoted sister Dorothy Grubbs; his caring brothers Ernest O. Rodriguez (Josefina) and Ricardo O. Rodriguez (Patty). His adoring children Mary Alice Sanchez (Sam), Joe Anthony Rodriguez (Gloria), Katherine Ruiz (Antonio), Barbara Ann Munoz (Joe Garcia), and Carmen Villa (Edward) his stepdaughter Linda JoAnn Avila-Moreno (Joseph) and stepson Jose Arturo Avila, Jr.

Grandfather Abraham was cherished by twelve wonderful grandchildren: Jennifer Navarro (Rudy); Joe Anthony Cuevas; Priscilla Alvarez (Jesse); Stacey Marie Puente (Greg); Antonio Abraham Ruiz (Kelley); Francisco Antonio Ruiz (Alyssa); Katherine Josefa Davila (Obed); Robert Castro (Claudia); Ashley Mendoza (Marcus); Michael Castro (Seleste); Kristina Castro (Anthony); and Santino Avila-Rodriguez.  Additionally, he was blessed with 27 precious great grandchildren, and two darling great, great grandchildren whom he loved dearly. Numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Rodriguez served his country and retired after 30 years of outstanding Civil Service as an Airlift of Hazardous Materials Specialist and highly respected Supervisor in charge of the Packing Materials Division while assigned to former Kelly Air Force Base, Texas now renamed Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. His decorations include the Air Force Logistics Command’s 1972 Significant Achievement Award, the Department of the Air Force’s 1974 Special Achievement Award, the Directorate of Distribution’s 1972, 1976, and 1979 Mission Is Distribution Identification (MIDI) Program Achievement Award and earned the Department of the Air Force’s 1984 Sustained Superior Performance Award.  A strong advocate of labor unions, he was named “Shop Steward” on April 16, 1977, by Local 1617, 10^th District, of the American Federation of Government Employees AFL-CIO resulting in quality years of dedicated service. Abraham accumulated college credit hours through the Continuing Education Division of San Antonio College.

After retiring from Kelly Air Force Base, he went to work at Villa Fontana Apartment Complex in San Antonio, Texas as a Grounds and Landscaping supervisor for ten years.  A master craftsman in carpentry, welding, and landscaping, he was always focused on keeping his home and yard in the best shape.  Gifted with a first-class “Green Thumb”, his landscaping projects resulted in well-manicured lawns, beautifully trimmed bushes and trees, and colorful blossoming plants.

Abraham’s strong belief in Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, led to many years of volunteer service and held key ministry positions at his treasured childhood parish of Saint Alphonsus Catholic Church, such as Eucharistic Minister, Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) Lead Member, Pastoral Council President, and annual Church Festival Chairperson, just to name a few.

He also loved fishing, dominoes, horseshoes, and Sports.  From childhood to adulthood, he was an enthusiastic and outstanding player of the game of Baseball and Slow Pitch Softball.  His favorite football team was the Dallas Cowboys.  Like most people, he loved to sing, listen to music, and enjoyed dancing, especially Tejano music (Polkas, Cumbias, and Boleros).

The entire Rodriguez family express their gratitude and appreciation to the Baptist Medical Center staff and members of Trinity Hospice who attended to our loved one.  A special thanks to Sandra, Brittni, and Miranda from Trinity Hospice for their guidance, support, and prayers during a difficult time.  May God bless you.

Thank you, Dad, for your love, support, and life lessons you taught each of us.  We will keep you in our hearts forever.  God bless you. Rest In Eternal Peace!

A visitation will be held on Thursday, September 5, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Meadow Lawn Funeral Home, 5611 East Houston Street, San Antonio, TX 78220, with the Holy Rosary beginning at 6:00 PM.  A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, September 6, 2024, at Christ the King Catholic Church, 2610 Perez, San Antonio, TX 78207, at 10:00 AM.  Funeral Services will conclude right after the Mass.

“Your Life was a blessing, Your Memory a treasure, You Are Loved beyond words, Missed beyond measure.”

                                                                                     “MEET ME IN HEAVEN”