Timeline for Raul Tiburcio Rodriguez
Born: August 11, 1931
Died: March 30, 2019
Raul T. Rodriguez, 87, of Galveston, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2019, at his residence. He was born August 11, 1931, in Galveston. Raul was a proud BOI who served in the US Army during the Korean War. His career spanned many and various jobs but his true love was playing the piano. Raul had the gift of perfect pitch so he could play by ear. He was a loving father and grandfather and a generous and supportive brother who cared deeply for all of his family members.
Raul was preceded in death by his parents, Arnulfo and Francisca Rodriguez, and four brothers: Rosalio, Richard, Augustine, and Chano Rodriguez.
He is survived by his daughter, Gayle Lynn Rodriguez and fiancé, Kirk McCormick; grandchildren, Stefan and Waverly; three brothers: Arnulfo Rodriguez, Jr., Daniel Rodriguez and wife, Alice, and Thomas Rodiguez and wife, Kimberly; three sisters: Socorro Groh, Susana Lorenza and husband, Rudy Lopez, and Mary Barrientos and husband, Hector; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Raul’s family will receive visitors beginning at 9:00 am, Wednesday, April 3, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will begin at 11:00 am at the funeral home with burial following at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
Uncle Ralph, It was so hard to see you leave this earthly life, but I take comfort in knowing you are no longer in pain and are now reunited with our other beloved family members who left us too soon. I have very fond memories of you, your stories, your jokes, and listening to you play the piano. You will always be in our hearts. I love you and we will all miss you dearly. Your niece, Audrey
In memory of Raul Tiburcio Rodriguez, Brenda Henderson lit a candle
Uncle Ralph, I love you so much and I pray that God takes very good care of you. I just want you to know you will be dearly missed. Don't worry about your daughter and your grandchildren they will be fine. Just know your family & friends will always remember you. Love always your niece, Mary Ellen
Date: Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Date: Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Time: 11:00 am
Date: Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Time: 12:15 pm
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Uncle Ralph, It was so hard to see you leave this earthly life, but I take comfort in knowing you are no longer in pain and are now reunited with our other beloved family members who left us too soon. I have very fond memories of you, your stories, your jokes, and listening to you play the piano. You will always be in our hearts. I love you and we will all miss you dearly. Your niece, Audrey
In memory of Raul Tiburcio Rodriguez, Brenda Henderson lit a candle
Uncle Ralph, I love you so much and I pray that God takes very good care of you. I just want you to know you will be dearly missed. Don't worry about your daughter and your grandchildren they will be fine. Just know your family & friends will always remember you. Love always your niece, Mary Ellen
Malloy Funerals & Cremations
Our thoughts remain with you and your family. We are honored by the trust and confidence you have placed in us during this difficult time.
—The Staff of Malloy Funerals & Cremations