Benito Rodriguez, 81, passed away at his home in Montezuma, OH, on May 20, 2015 at 7:00 PM.

He was born on January 21, 1934 in Crystal City, Texas, to Benito Jr. and Enriqueta (Sausedo) Rodriguez, both preceded him in death. He married Patsy Gibson on March 5, 1955, they were together for 60 years and she survives in Montezuma.

Other survivors include two sons, Mark (Margaret) Rodriguez, Austin, TX and Phillip (Claire) Rodriguez, El Paso, TX; a brother, Jim Rodriguez, Celina, OH; two sisters, Carmen Voskuhl, Jasper, TX and Rosie (Kato) Briones, Fort Wayne, IN; a granddaughter, Tracy (Scott) Rodriguez Michaelis, Sylvania, OH; and two great grandchildren, Isaiah and Isabella.

He is also preceded in death by three brothers, Henry, John "Lalo", and Ray Rodriguez.

Benito was a 1952 graduate of IC Catholic High School, Celina. He served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War era. He retired from New Idea, Coldwater, OH after 25 years of service.

He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Montezuma, OH. Benito was an inspiration and had a positive impact on so many lives. He was loved by so many.

Visitation hours will be from 2-5 P.M., Sunday, May 24, 2015 and 9-10 A.M. on Monday in Cisco Funeral Home, Celina; to conclude the visitation on Sunday, military honors will be provided by the Celina American Legion Post 210 and Celina VFW Post 5713.

Mass of Christian burial will begin at 10:30 AM on Monday in Our Lady of Guadalupe, Montezuma, OH, with Rev. Alfons Minja, C.PP.S. officiating. Burial will follow at St. Marys Catholic Cemetery, Celina, OH.

Our family gives a special thanks to State of the Heart Hospice for the support and care they gave Benito and Patsy.

Contributions can be made to St. Anthony Indian Mission, P.O. Box 486, Zuni, New Mexico 87327-0486.

Please leave a condolence to the family @ www.ciscofuneralhome.com.