Jesse Toribio Rodriguez

BLACKWATER - Jesse Toribio Rodriguez, 25, of Casa Grande died Jan. 1, 2009 in Blackwater.


Visitation was from 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday at the District 1 Service Center in Blackwater. The graveside service was at 9 a.m. Monday in Squaw Bush Cemetery there, with Deacon Sid Martin officiating.

Mr. Rodriguez was born in San Bernardino, Calif. He was a handyman and had creative ideas on how to fix things. He was a tattoo artist who wanted to open his own shop. He enjoyed all types of music, especially reggae. He enjoyed being around children and his family and also loved his dog, Cujo.

Survivors include his parents, Sharon Joseph and Esiquio B. Rodriguez Sr. of Coolidge; his fiancee, Angelica Quiriarte of Casa Grande; two daughters, Samira Rodriguez of Coolidge and Marisa Rodriguez of Casa Grande; and a brother, Esiquio Rodriguez of Phoenix.

J. Warren Funeral Services, Cole & Maud Coolidge Chapel was in charge of arrangements.