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3600 Loyola Ave. New Orleans, LA 70116 
 
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August 19, 1934 in St. James, Louisiana to the union of Bessie Gay and Lawrence Rodriguez. 
A Ti111e to Live 
Entered into eternity on Thursday, May17, 2001. May he "Rest In Peace" 
A Time To Serve 
Brother Rodriguez loved the Lord. He was baptized in February, 1961 at Pilgrim Progress M.B.C. under the leadership of Dr. John Frances, Jr. He was a member of the Usher Board and the Buena Vista Willing Workers Club. 
A Time To Weep 
He leaves to cherish his precious memory, his wife of 43 years Bertha Davis Rodriguez; Daugthers, Stephanie P. Rodriguez, Valerie Elliott, Janelle and Regina Rodriguez, Gwendolyn Davis-Brown; Sons, Reginald T. and Arthur, Jr; Grandsons, Dermon and Marcel Rodriguez and Devlyn Davis; Great Grand Children Shermon and Javante Rodriguez; Brothers Lawrence Rodriguez and Harden Cayette; brothers- in-law, sisters-in-law and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Arthur was proceeded in death by his parents Bessie Gay and Lawrence Rodriguez Sr.; One sister Enolia Rodriguez; Five brothers Jimmie, Clarence, Joseph, Matthews and James Rodriguez; and one grandson Jermon L. Rodriguez. 
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. 
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Processional....................................................................................................................Pastor & Family Devotional Period............................................................................................................Old Testament 
New Testament 
Prayer Prayer Chant Selection .......................................................................................................................................... Choir Obituary & Acknowledgment of Cards ..............................................................Sis. Maxine B. Williams Condolences .................................................................................................................Church in General 
Ushers- Sis. Arthurine Trahan Solo ...............................................................................................................................Brother Troy Lee Tribute........................................................................................................................Sis.Tracey Branch Hymn of Preparation.................................................................................................................... Choir Sermon.....................................................................................................................Rev. Joshua J. Davis Solo .................................................................................................................Sis. Gwendolyn McDonald 
Visiting Ministers ***(3 minutes please)*** Parting View................................................................................................Funeral Directors in Charge 
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Lemannville, LA 
 
Rev. Joseph Coleman Sr., Pastor 
 
Expressions: Rev. Sidney Joshua, President Buena Vista Willing Workers Club of N.O. LA 
 
Buena Vista B. C. Cemetery 
Rf~ .1s . Fellowship at Buena Vista Baptist Church immediately following burial. 6121 Singleton Drive Home of Bertha Rodriguez after returning from Lemannville, LA 
 
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We didn't want to give up; we'll miss that smile on your face But comforted are we by this thought, In Heaven you will ta.Ke your place. 
We didn't want to give you up; Your P.assing though doth make us sad, but still we're conso1ed with this thought, 
In Heaven you will be glad. 
We didn't want fO give you up; 
Yet we know you ve gone to rest, So be comforted are we f::>y this thought, 
To be in Heaven is the best. 
 
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The family of the late Arthur Rodriguez, Sr. would like to thank you for the many prayers, visits, calls and other expressions of sympathy and love shown to our family during our bereavement. Words cannot express our gratitude felt through your compassinate actions. 
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230 Monroe St. Gretna, Louisiana 70056 
Printed and Designed by SteQhanie P. Rodriguez (404) 849-7615