Manuel H. Rodriguez
Obituary
Manuel H. Rodriguez, 86, was born in California but raised in Mexico. He came back to California with his family when he was a teenager. He graduated from Watsonville High School, and then served in the Navy for two years active duty on the USS Lexington and for four years in the reserves.
Manuel returned to Watsonville after the Navy and worked as a butcher for almost 40 years. He coached basketball and soccer. He was an avid fan of boxing, and he loved to travel with his family. He also loved music, especially mariachi, boleros, tangos and 1950s RnB.
Manuel was the son of the late Laura and Francisco Rodriguez. He is survived by his son Bryan, his 5 siblings: Rosemary, Larry, Linda, John, and Patricia, and many nieces and nephews.
A rosary and a funeral mass will take place at St. Patrick's Parish in Watsonville, CA on September 10, 2024. The rosary will take place at 11:30 AM, and the mass will take place immediately afterwards at 12:00 PM. All friends, family and community members who knew Manuel are welcome to attend.
Mehl's Colonial Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.
Published in The Pajaronian · August 27, 2024