OGDEN — Fortino L. Rodriguez, 87, died Feb. 10 at Ogden Regional Hospital. Rodriguez was born Aug. 12, 1919, in Cerritos, Mexico, to Patricio Rodriguez and Lina DeLeon Rodriguez. He married Virginia Aldrete May 1, 1951. They came to the United States in 1955. Rodriguez retired from Southern Pacific Railroad after 28 years. He enjoyed having all his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren around him. He is survived by his wife, Virginia; sister, Fidela; nine children, Maria (Anibal), Elena (Leonel), Fortino, Jr. (Paulie), Victor (Marianela), Virginia (Larry), Stella (Steve), Rene, Armida (Jerry), Robert (Chrisy); 21 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. James Catholic Church. Interment was in Myers Evergreen Memorial Park.
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