J. Merced Rodriguez Murillo, age 59, of Ligonier, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2015, at home. He was born on Sept. 14, 1955, to Francisco and Maria (Murillo) Rodriguez. On May 2, 1980 he married Maria Sandoval at Guadalajara, Mexico. She survives.
Merced worked at Dexter Axle as a machine operator for 14 years. He was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Ligonier and enjoyed spending time with family, especially his grandchildren.
Merced is survived by his wife: Maria; three children: Mirna (Jesus Reyes) Rodriguez; Santiago (Lucia) Rodriguez; and Ana Rodriguez; seven grandchildren; five siblings: Irma, Ebelio, Roberto, Abel, and Mario.
Merced is preceded in death by his parents; a son: Jose Refugio Rodriguez; and five siblings.
A funeral mass will be held in Mr. Rodriguez’s honor at 4 p.m. Friday, July 10, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Ligonier, with Father Wilson Corzo officiating. Burial will be in Oak Park Cemetery in Ligonier.
There will be a time of visitation from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday, July 9, at Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier, and one hour prior to the service at the church.