Special Weather Statement issued January 19 at 4:06AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
An Arctic front will sweep east across the region between 5 AM and 9 AM. A few hours of snow showers and west wind gusts of 35 to 40 mph will occur with the frontal passage. While any accumulations will generally be a half inch or less, some challenging travel conditions may develop given, rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities, strong wind and cold temperatures. These conditions will impact the morning commute. Use caution and allow for extra time to reach your destination.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 12:14AM EST until January 20 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 10 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
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Friday, May 22nd, 2015
Benito Rodriguez
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.
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