Esequiel Lopez Rodriguez

December 20, 1957 - March 27, 2024 Lancaster - Esequiel Lopez Rodriguez - cherished husband, father, friend, great warrior & US hero - peacefully entered eternity on March 27, 2024 at home, surrounded by his wife and children. Esequiel was born Dec. 20, 1957 in El Paso, Tx, spending his childhood in Mexico before returning to California. Esequiel enlisted into the US ARMY in 1978; proudly serving for over 22 1/2 years, leaving as an E-9, Sergeant Major and earning well over 35 awards & commendations. He served valiantly in the Army Special Forces & Airborne unit. Sgt Major Rodriguez deployed with the 82nd Airborne Division for Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm.

Esequiel's most precious adventure began in 1980 when he married his teenage sweetheart and life-long best friend, Bertha. Three children, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren are the fruit of this fantastic Rodriguez family tree! At all times, Esequiel was a devoted family man who he loved jogging, shooting, mentoring, and giving of time, talent, and finances. He especially delighted sharing his love of music & Latin percussion instruments with any who would listen - the neighborhood loved hearing him play his Latin Congas from his garage.

Esequiel is survived by his most beloved wife, Bertha, his treasured mother, Avelina, all 9 of his younger siblings and his children, grandchildren & great-grandchildren. All of his family loves him as dearly as he loved them: more than words could ever express! Times and places for Memorial Services for Esequiel L. Rodriguez and interment (4/10/24 @ 1000) & are published at the website https://www.dignitymemorial.com. -- 2 Tim. 4:7