Diego "Polytropos" Rodriguez
December 24, 1990 ~ February 4, 2018
Diego "Polytropos" Rodriguez was born on the 24th day of December, 1990 in San Diego, California to Martin Rodriguez and Blanca E. Rodriguez. Diego walked into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, the 4th day of February, 2018 at the age of 27. He was an avid lover of sports and during his young life he enjoyed playing soccer. After graduating high school, Diego went to Trinity Valley Community College and then to Stephen F. Austin State University where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. Diego became a brother of Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity Inc. in the Fall of 2012. He was the captain of his line and given the name "Polytropos" for his ability to adapt and overcome much like one of history's greatest Captains, Odysseus, from which the name derives. Diego wanted to dedicate his life to helping troubled teens and leading them in the right direction. He will be greatly missed by everyone that knew him. Diego was a kind young man that anyone would be proud to call son, brother and friend.
Diego is survived by his parents, Martin and Blanca Rodriguez of Palestine; sisters, Ruth Rodriguez and Blanca C. Rodriguez; brother, Josue M. Rodriguez; girlfriend, Angelica Ramirez; nieces and nephews, Vanessa Rodriguez, Josue A. Rodriguez, Emiliano Rodriguez, Karen Rodriguez, Samantha Rodriguez, Yazmin Zamarripa and Javier Zamarripa.
Friends are cordially invited to gather with the family and share remembrances of Diego's life during visitation to be held from 9:00a.m. until 8:00p.m. on Thursday, the 8th day of February in the Rhone Memorial Chapel of Rhone Funeral Home.
A Rosary and Celebration of his life will be conducted at 6:00p.m. on Thursday, the 8th day of February in the Rhone Memorial Chapel.
Diego will be laid to rest in Cerritos, San Luis Potosi-Mexico at a later date.
Funeral services for Diego Rodriguez are in care of Rhone Funeral Home, 3900 S. State Highway 19, Palestine, Texas.
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This is shocking to me. He was an awesome young man that I got to know while attending TVCC. He was always smiling and very helpful. What a great loss for everyone. Prayers for all of his family and friends…
Mi mas sincero pezame para toda la familia . Conoci a Diego por poco tiempo en Burke en Lufkin donde Trabajabamos juntos. Diego fue una persona amable, respectoso y muy trabajador. Todas las mañanas pasaba por su oficina para darle los buenos dias y que pasara un buen dia. El ba ser extrañado mucho. Que en Paz descanse.
I wanted to express my sincere sympathy for your loss and share some comfort from God’s word. 1 Corinthians 15:26 calls death an “enemy” but it’s not an unbeatable one because it says that it is “to be brought to nothing.” God also promises that “there IS going to be a resurrection.” (Acts 24:15) Jesus said, “The hour is coming in which ALL those in the memorial tombs will…come out.” (John 5:28,29) Until that time comes, our loving heavenly Father assures us at Psalm 34:18 that he is “close to the brokenhearted” and verse 15 says that “he listens to our cry for help.” So rest assured that he understands your pain and grief and is eager to help you by giving you the strength you need to cope with your loss. (Philippians 4:13)
Dear family & friends,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your loved one. Death is tragic no matter the age, and Diego was still so very young. Revelation 21:4 provides this marvelous promise from God “And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more. Neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.†And for those who have already passed away: “There is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.†(Acts 24:15) Wonderful, glorious times just ahead when God’s Kingdom rules. Please visit jw.org for further information regarding the beautiful future that lies just ahead.