Mariano Michael Rodriguez Jr.

September 27, 1957 - December 26, 2020

Mariano Michael Rodriguez Jr. (Gordo) went to be with the Lord on December 23rd 2020. He was born on September 27th 1957 in Greeley, Colorado to Grace Archuleta and Mariano Rodriguez Sr. He is preceded in death by his wife Marlene, his Mother, his Father. Sister Vera, Brothers Esteban and Jim, and Grandson Fabian. He leaves behind to cherish in his loving memory, his 2 Sons Ben Garcia and Christopher Rodriguez and 2 Daughters Darlene Olguin and Star Rodriguez, he also had 2 step-daughters Ambrosia Maez and Lauren Maez-Chavez, that will never forget the unconditional love he gave to them. Mariano was very proud of his large lasting legacy of 10 remaining grandsons,10 granddaughters and 5 great-grandchildren plus 2 on the way. When talking of more grandchildren he would say, “records were meant to be broken and I want to fill the stadium with love.” He loved all children and thought of them all, as God's greatest blessing. His presence will also be extremely missed by all of his remaining 9 siblings, 5 brothers; Ruben, Mike, Edward, Robert, Steve and 4 sisters Betty, Sylvia, Ester, Maryann and numerous Nieces and Nephews of which he was close to and loved every single one. Mariano had a large family that he was extremely proud of and loved so much, he was a calm, loving man with a huge heart made of pure gold. He especially loved to go to church and watch the Broncos games on Sundays. His Denver Broncos have lost one of their greatest supporters. His calm, loving presence and wonderful sense of humor will be dearly missed by so many of his loved ones.