Fermin Rodriguez danced his way into Heaven on May 28, 2025. He was 72. Fermin fought a 15+ year battle with Dementia and won as he is rejoicing with God, family and friends. His life ended peacefully in Dallas, TX,.
Fermin was born on February 28, 1953, in Temple, TX, to Florencio and Dominga Rodriguez. He graduated from Temple High School and married Norberta Fuentez the same year. They welcomed three girls, The Three Roses, and resided most of their life in Conroe, TX. Fermin and Norberta divorced after 20+ years of marriage but remained friends. He found love again with Mary Arriola, his companion of 20 years.
Fermin worked at the Kroger Company for 39 years, working his way up from Stocker to Manager, he loved his job. On his days off, he enjoyed playing or watching sports (Go Yankees!), dancing, or enjoying Miller Lite with family and friends. Wherever he went, he had a knack for connecting with people and showed care for everyone he encountered.
Fermin was known for his beautiful eyes, mischievous smile and infectious laugh. He lit up every room he entered and danced when he could. He carried many names: “Mino”, “Brother”, “Hotshot”, “Gabby”, “Rod” and “Uncle Ferm”. However, his most treasured names were Dad and Grandpa.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Florencio and Dominga Rodriguez, Temple; grandparents , Cresencia and Fermin Ramirez, Temple, grandparents, Cruz and Maxima Rodriguez, Rosebud brother, Amado Flores, Sr., Ft. Worth; granddaughter, Jaliyah Rodriguez, Lubbock; and other cherished family and friends.
He is survived by his daughters, Rosalinda Rodriguez, and partner Daniel, Rosemary Dirks and husband Justin, Rosanna Rodriguez, grandsons, Zachary Rodriguez and Fernando Trevino, loving companion, Mary Arriola, brother, Florencio Rodriguez, T.O.R. sister-in-law, Aurelia Flores, sisters Mary Jessica Eno and Dolores Moreno, Mary Helen Rodriguez (Pedro), Gloria Rodriguez, along with nieces, nephews, in-laws, compadres and other family and friends.
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A year
A year has come and gone. It has been a crazy year without you in it. I often talk to you and remind you of our past.. I remember you teaching me to drive. I remember you waiting up for me to come home. I remember going to Astros games and Rocket games. I remember you chasing Charlie. I miss you yelling at me to wake up for school I remember you dad. I love and miss so much.
One Year
One year ago today, we said goodbye to my dad. Dementia slowly took pieces of his memory, but it never took away the love he gave or the impact he made on all of us. Though some days were difficult, I choose to remember his smile, his voice, his laughter, and the moments that made him who he was. Grief does not disappear with time; it simply changes shape. A year later, I still miss him deeply, but I carry him with me in the stories, lessons, and love he left behind. Dementia may have altered his memories, but it could never erase the bond we shared. Today, I honor my dad not for the illness he faced, but for the life he lived. Forever loved, forever missed, and forever remembered.
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