Ignacio Rodriguez

Services are scheduled at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 5, at Trinity Temple Assembly of God for Ignacio M. Rodriguez of Artesia, New Mexico.

Mr. NICK Rodriguez, 99 years old passed over to be with his loved ones on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at his home per his request.

Bobby Argo will officiate at the services with burial at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Nick Rodriquez, Jr., David Carrasco, Tony Martinez, Jr., Conrad Hernandez, Michael Sherwood, and Steve Catano. Honorary pallbearers will be Isaiah Catano, Stephen Catano, and Jourdan Catano.

Visitation will be at Terpening & Son Mortuary Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. A prayer service will be Friday at 6:00 p.m. at Trinity Temple.

Ignacio was born February 7, 1917 in Artesia, New Mexico; the son of Jesus Rodriguez and Raquel (Analla) Rodriquez. He was a lifelong Artesia resident.

Nick served his country in Europe during World War II in the United States Army.

In September of 1954 he was married to Eva M. Rodriquez in Carlsbad, N.M. She preceded him in death Sept. 10, 2009. He was also preceded in death by his parents and grandsons Christobal and Marty.

Nick and Eva headed the inaugural Love Feast at Trinity Temple Assembly of God. He was a member of the American Legion and he and Eva were the makers of the poppies distributed by the American Legion on Memorial Day and they also made the poppy flower crosses for the American Legion. Nick worked for 35 years at the Towne House Cafeteria. He donated to the USO, Lebrave Indian School, the Wounded Warrior Project, Habitat for Humanity, and the Teen challenge of Trinity Temple. Nick was a very patriotic man and flew the American flag with honor everyday from dawn to dusk, not one minute before or one minute after. He was also Artesia Grand Marshal for the homecoming parade last year.

Survivors include his children Mary Rodriquez of Artesia, David and Sally Carrasco of Carlsbad, N.M., Linda and Tony Martinez, Jr. of Artesia, Delores and Lalo Juarez of Artesia, Nick Rodriquez, Jr. and Teresa of Artesia, and Dora Gonzales and Don of Corrales, N.M.; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Teen Challenge of New Mexico, PO Box 20610, Albuquerque, NM 87154-0610.

Visitation

Terpening Son Mortuary
611 W. Grand Ave.
Artesia, NM  88210
Friday, March 4, 2016
From 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Service

Prayer Service

Trinity Temple Assembly of God
16th Street and Hermosa Drive
Artesia, NM  88210
Friday, March 4, 2016
6:00 p.m.

Funeral Service

Trinity Temple Assembly of God
16th Street and Hermosa Drive
Artesia, NM  88210
Saturday, March 5, 2016
10:00 a.m.

Cemetery

Woodbine Cemetery
200 E. Hermosa Drive
Artesia, NM  88210

Memorial Contributions

The Teen Challenge of New Mexico
PO Box 20610
Albuquerque, NM  87154