Mario Fernando Rodriguez

Mr. Mario Fernando Rodriguez, 68, of Gainesville passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at his residence.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Born on September 8, 1951 in Guayaquil, Ecuador he was the son of the late Felipe E. Rodriguez and the late Josefa Jacome-Rodriguez. He was a naval officer in the Ecuadorian Navy and was a member of Covenant Connections Church.

Mr. Rodriguez lived his life with an appreciation for sports. Often he used metaphors to compare the trials and tribulations he encountered on the basketball court with those he faced in life. “Push the boundaries, but never go past them”. “Games aren’t won on game day, but in practice”. “Prepare for tomorrow, but live today”. He leaves us knowing his legacy – the pursuit of God – continues with his three children.

Mr. Rodriguez is survived by his wife of 35 years, Maritza Arce; daughter, Angelica Maria Rodriguez of Gainesville; sons, Mario F. Rodriguez, Jr. of Seattle, WA, Felipe F. Rodriguez of Miami, FL; sisters, Rafaela Ordonez of Tampa, FL, Magdalena Gomez of Naples, FL; brother, Felipe Gustavo Rodriguez of Houston, TX; sister, Gina Campuzano of Canada; nieces, Zoila Savillo, Alexandra Torribio, Johana Pena, Gladys Gomez,; nephews, Eric Rodriguez, Kevin Rodriguez John Campuzano; niece, Gina Consuelo Gordon and nephew Jimmy Campuzano.

Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Road, Gainesville, GA  30504 is in charge of arrangements.

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