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Esteban Rodriguez

Passed away on March 26, 2024

Esteban Rodriguez, age 94, late of Momax, Zacatecas, Mexico passed away on March 26th, 2024.

Loving husband to the late Abigail Campos. Loving father to Arturo Rodriguez, Raquel Flores, Roberto Rodriguez, Maria de Jesus Olivo, Teresa Alvarado, Aurelio Rodriguez, Rosa Salazar, and Maricela Orozco. Dearest brother of Pancha, Maximina, Elodia, Javier, Teresa, Herminia, Lupe, Socorro, Jose Luis, and Guillermina. He is survived by 46 grandchildren, 72 great-grandchildren, and 9 great-great- grandchildren.

Preceded in death by his parents Natalia Haro and Damaso Rodriguez; Four daughters: Armandina Rodriguez, Margarita Avina, Elvia Rodriguez, and Alicia Salazar; and 4 Siblings: Juan, Concha, Margarita, and Maria.

In his youth, he traveled between the United States and Mexico for several years as a migrant farm worker. He moved to the United States permanently in 1973 and proceeded to bring his wife and later his children to South Chicago which he called home for 51 years. He was a dedicated hardworking man who never missed a single day of work, while working in manufacturing until he retired at age 62. Because of his sacrifices and hard work, he and his children were able to fulfill the American dream. He dedicated all his free time to his family. He was a faithful lifelong parishioner of Immaculate Conception in South Chicago. Although he called Chicago home for many years, he enjoyed returning to Momax, Zacatecas frequently where he was born, raised, and started his family. On his returns to Mexico, he could be seen smiling, wearing his sombrero, and enjoying the hot sunshine.

He enjoyed spending time with his family, gardening, doing word searches, as well as scratch off lottery tickets. His biggest passion in life was eating his favorite foods and sharing his love through those foods with his family members. Some of those foods included Menudo, Chicharrones, Pan dulce, Carne Asada, fruits, sweet corn, as well as many others. Visitation Tuesday, April 2, 2024 from 2-9 p.m. Funeral Service Wednesday, April 3, 2024 with prayers starting at 9:00 a.m. at Elmwood Chapel, 11200 S. Ewing Ave., Chicago to Immaculate Conception Church. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Momax, Zacatecas Mexico. 773-731-2749. www.elmwoodchapel.com