Frank L Rodriguez

Frank L. Rodriguez

Frank L. Rodriguez, 87, of Newton, died Friday (Aug. 6, 2010) at Asbury Park in Newton.

He was born on Sept. 23, 1922, in Newton, the son of Abraham and Maria Monarez Rodriguez. He was a lifelong resident of Newton.

During World War II, Frank served in the U. S. Army.

Frank returned to Newton after being discharged, where he married Edith M. Juarez on Aug. 31, 1946, at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.

Frank worked in the store department of the Santa Fe Railroad in Newton for 41 years, retiring in September 1982.

He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.

Frank had a strong love for baseball throughout his life and will always be lovingly remembered as Edith's dance partner. Frank and Edith loved to attend the Mexican dances to be with family and friends.

Survivors include his wife, Edith of the home in Newton; his children, Victoria Tennissen and her husband Ronald of Olathe, Orlando Rodriguez and his wife Charlene of Newton, and Sonya Bressie and her husband Mike of Derby; one sister, Josephine Botello of California; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Augustine, Angel and Henry; and three sisters, Guadalupe Garcia, Jessie Limones and Manuela Perez.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday.

Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Newton.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.

Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Newton.

A memorial has been established with the building fund of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, contributions may be sent to Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, 120 E. Broadway St., Newton, KS 67114.

Condolences may be left at www.broadwaycolonialfh.com.