RODRIGUEZ- Kevin Lee Rodriguez, age 60, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2016. Kevin was preceded in death by his parents, Lupe & Shirley Rodriguez; his brother, Lupe Rodriguez Jr; nephew, Spencer Snyder and his grandparents. Left to cherish his memory are his brothers and sisters, Daniel Rodriguez, Antonio Rodriguez, Lisa (Joe) Snyder, and Trisha Trasky; several nieces and nephews; and his partner, Shawn D. Knight and life long friend, Timothy Porter as well as many friends he made throughout his life in the Grand Rapids area. Kevin formerly worked at Grand Rapids Foam and Rubber as well as the Soaring Eagle Resort and Charleston, S.C., City Market. Funeral service will be 11:00 am Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Stegenga Funeral Chapel. 1601 Post Dr. NE, Belmont. The family will greet relatives and friends on Friday from 1-3 and 6-8 pm at the funeral chapel. To share a memory or a photo and to sign the family’s online guest book, please visit www.stegengafuneralchapel.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Kevin Lee Rodriguez please visit our Sympathy Store.
FEB 12. 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EST)
Stegenga Funeral Chapel - Belmont
1601 Post Dr. NE
Belmont, MI, 49306
[email protected]
https://www.stegengafuneralchapel.com
FEB 12. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EST)
Stegenga Funeral Chapel - Belmont
1601 Post Dr. NE
Belmont, MI, 49306
[email protected]
https://www.stegengafuneralchapel.com
FEB 13. 11:00 AM (EST)
Stegenga Funeral Chapel - Belmont
1601 Post Dr. NE
Belmont, MI, 49306
[email protected]
https://www.stegengafuneralchapel.com
I was very blessed to be able to work with Kevin while we jammed out to "Madonna", Joan Jett & the Black Hearts, and whatever "Evelyn" needed to learn for that next show; while we were attaching dacron to "S2", "Stich Craft", "Slick Craft", "Baker Furniture", etc. Kevin is a great Friend. . . I didn't see him as often as I would have liked. . . But I truly Loved him and his company 🙂😇🙂 RIP My, Dearest and longest friend. I so appreciate the time we: Tim should be able to remember this visit with My family: (1) my dad & OUR Boss: Pete Sonke(2) my mom: Sally Sonke(3) my sister, Kari(Sonke)Conn(4) and myself, Laurie(Sonke)Lundeberg: in Charleston, North Carolina, met up with Kevin&Tim at their market spot on the mall. Kevin insisted on sending my family of 4, on a tour of Charleston via "buggy tour" & guide. I we look for this picture of my sister, Kari, and OUR Friend, Kevin, and post it. The picture is very cute & sort of funny. This photo was taken in the spring of 1991.
- Laurie Lundeberg
we only know kevin for a short time but in what time we did we enjoy the time have some good laughs and good times you may be gone but not forgotten Rip my good friend we'll miss you.
- James Law
Beautiful in Blue was purchased for the family of Kevin Lee Rodriguez.
- Beautiful in Blue
I have quite a few memories of Kevin that always bring a smile to my face but i think my favorite one would be the first night be modeled his red heels for me on the porch, with a sexy little dance to boot! Lol He wore them better than most women!! RIP my friend you will be missed!
- Sherry Simmons Bodell
My memory of my cousin Kevin is when he revealed his new way of life to me and my best friend—by taking us to a bar in GR needless to say we went in and this is how he let us know this is" who I am" however my friend Dorothy thought he was so hot, she was devastated. We still had good times bowling at Lincoln Lanes, go dancing and have his mothers super tasting tacos on Fourth Street and we always had family get togethers at Long Lake in Cedar Springs, I know that we all had to grow up and move onto new things in each of our lives that it is sad to lose one of our family members but you will forever be in my heart. My sympathy goes to his sisters and brothers and his special friend Shawn. love you all your cousin Terri Cummings
- Terri cummings
Kevin rest in peace my friend you always be missed but never forgotten…
- Gordon Alexander
Terri Itter sent a virtual gift in memory of Kevin Lee Rodriguez
- Terri Itter
Tiffany Campbell lit a candle in memory of Kevin Lee Rodriguez
- Tiffany Campbell
Shanna Risner lit a candle in memory of Kevin Lee Rodriguez
- shanna risner
Oh my friend I will miss you dearly. What a wonderful spirit. I know you'll be dancing with those red high heels up those pearly gates! I love you. It was a privilege to have been your friend.
- Elaine Smith
i am so blessed to hv had the opportunity to become friends. kevin i will so miss all the laughter, and the great memories of which you are a part. i hope u have ur red high heels on and ur dancing in the clouds. r. i.p my dear friend. your countless acts of kindness and favors that u have done for so many will never be forgotten. as you always use to say ''thats wht ''friends are for". much love my friend always and forever!!
- shanna risner
R.I.P Kevin u will be greatly missed
- melissa start
Brandt Start lit a candle in memory of Kevin Lee Rodriguez
- Brandt Start
Rip Kevin; I did not know you, but my family did. you were loved by many. Prayers sent to the family
- Pat Krieger
So many people I have know and love . You will stick out in my heart forever. With all the great time and sad time we been though. We would all stick together no matter what. I'm very sad to have to say good- bye. But I know you are up there showing your strut with your heels….making everyone smile. Boom. Boom you stay happy till we meet agiain. Love forever and alway your friend kim riggs
- kim riggs
Ah the day we met!! Now there is a storyLove youTim
- Timothy Porter
My heart is broken my dreams are shattered this house is empty, there is No light,laughter or the craziness that you brought into this home there are so many things that can be said but in all of the tragedy that has come are way, just know that I love you you with all of my heart I wish I could think of more but then you would tell me to quit fussing over you…just Knoe I Love you Kevin and always will
- Shawn Knight
Enchanted Cottage was purchased for the family of Kevin Lee Rodriguez.
- Enchanted Cottage
I am so sorry you lost Kevin, May God keep you close,
- Deb Snyder
Trisha Leigh Trasky lit a candle in memory of Kevin Lee Rodriguez
- Trisha Leigh Trasky