Edward Rodriguez

Edward R. Rodriguez age 74 of Clovis, NM passed away June 18, 2016. He was born September 1941 in Elida, NM.
He is survived by his wife Patrina Rodriguez of Clovis, NM, previous wife Johnnie McCorkel of Jackson, AL and 5 children: Mike Mahler, Melissa Belcher (Brad Belcher), Chris Rodriguez, Todd Rodriguez (Lisa Rodriguez) and Allesondra Munoz (Emmanuel Munoz). He is also survived by his thirteen grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, a sister Victoria Everhart (Doug Everhart), two aunts Sue Crume and Connie Gonzalez and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents Guadalupe & Bart Contreras, grandparents Virginia and Dimus Gonzalez.
A living wake was held preceding his death and he requested no further services. Friends please join the family Thursday June 23, 2016 at 1317 County Rd H, Clovis, NM from 6pm to 7:30 pm to celebrate Edward. Please do not bring food, instead bring stories.
Walking in Beauty
Today I will walk out, today everything unnecessary will leave me.
I will be as I was before, I will have a cool breeze over my body.
I will have a light body, I will be happy forever, nothing will hinder me.
I will walk with beauty before me, I walk with beauty behind me.
I walk with beauty below me. I walk with beauty above me.
I walk with beauty around me. My words will be beautiful.
In beauty all day long may I walk.
Through the returning seasons, may I walk.
On the trail marked with pollen may I walk.

With dew about my feet, may I walk.
With beauty before me may I walk.
With beauty behind me may I walk.
With beauty below me may I walk.
With beauty above me may I walk.
With beauty all around me may I walk.

In old age wondering on a trail of beauty, lively may I walk.
In old age wandering on a trail of beauty, living again, may I walk.
My words will be beautiful. (Navajo Blessing, n.d.)

In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Edwards name to:
Clovis Carver Library
High Plains Humane Society
St Jude Children's Research Hospital


Services are under the care and direction of Steed-Todd Funeral Home & Crematory, 800 E. Manana Blvd. Clovis, New Mexico (575) 763-5541. You may sign the online guest registry at www.steedtodd.com.