Juan “John” Rodriguez, age 85, of Almont, MI died Thursday, June 10, 2021 at The Pines of Lapeer. Juan Inosente Rodriguez was born December 28, 1935 in Rio Medina, TX. He was the son of the late Augustine and the late Apolonia (Najar) Rodriguez. He married Imelda Aguinaga on January 7, 1961 in Imlay City, MI. John lived most of his life in the Imlay City, MI area. He was preceded in death by his wife, Imelda, on November 21, 2014. John proudly served in the United States Army. He was employed as a general laborer by L&L Products in Romeo, MI for 26 years. John also worked as a farmer in the Imlay City, MI area.
He is survived by his daughters, Selia Alverez of Washington Twp., MI, Carmen (Willie) Barragan of Imlay City, MI, Adela (Pedro) Sahagun of Almont, MI and Susana (Gerardo) Martinez of Imlay City, MI; sons, Alex (Linda) Rodriguez of Imlay City, MI, Johnny (Marcie) Rodriguez of Capac, MI and Carlos (Celina) Rodriguez of Almont, MI; son-in-law, Eloy Medrano of Almont, MI; sisters, Rosa Aguinaga and Angie Ochoa; brothers, Albert (Rosario) Rodriguez and Ralph (Juanita) Rodriguez; 17 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
John was preceded in death by his wife, Imelda Rodriguez; daughter, Cristina Medrano; and two brothers, Pedro Chaveria and Seferino Rodriguez.
The funeral was held Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 700 Maple Vista, Imlay City, MI. Reverend Fr. Noel Cornelio of Sacred Heart Catholic Church officiated. Interment will follow at West Berlin Cemetery, Allenton, MI.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Muir Brothers Funeral Home of Imlay City.
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