Enrique's Legacy

Enrique A. Rodriguez passed away on February 12, 2024, at home with his family by his side. He was born on October 10, 1943, in Atotonilco el Bajo, Jalisco to the late Jose and Josefina Rodriguez.

Enrique married Juanita Padron on April 22, 1967. They were married for almost 57 years and had four children.

Enrique and his family moved to Arizona in 1972 where he established a legacy of music with groups like Mariachi Colonial and Mariachi Alma Jalisciense.

Enrique was an accomplished musician playing all sorts of instruments, an instrument repair man as well as a mentor to many. For the past 30-plus years he played music with his four children as Mariachi Rodriguez.

He is survived by his wife Juanita, four children Enrique (Viviana) Rodriguez, Ana Maria Rodriguez, Maria (Dustin) Reiff & Ricardo (Athena) Rodriguez, 11 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 9 brothers and a sister, many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, a grandson Andrew, and a brother preceded Enrique in death.

Family and friends are invited to a viewing on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, from 5-8 PM at West Resthaven Funeral Home, 6450 W. Northern Avenue, Glendale. A rosary will begin at 7 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 10:30 AM at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 13720 W. Thomas Road, Avondale. Burial will follow in Resthaven Park Cemetery, Glendale.