Aristonico Rodriquez

NEW LONDON ? Aristonico ?Rico? Rodriquez, 35, of Cedar Rapids and formerly of Washington, died Saturday, June 18, 2016, in Cedar Rapids.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, June 26, at the Washington First Assembly of God, at 1602 East Washington Street in Washington, with the Rev. Dave Watson officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m. until the time of the service, Sunday at the church. According to his wishes, the body has been cremated, and burial will be at a later date. Memorials may be made to First Assembly of God Church or to the family to help with funeral expenses. Elliott Chapel in New London is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Rodriquez was born June 8, 1981, in Whittier, California, the son of Aristonico Jose and Loretta Lynn (Darby) Rodriquez.

He owned his own carpet-laying business. He attended the Marion Avenue Baptist Church in Washington and was a graduate of Washington High School. He enjoyed spending time with his two daughters, his family, and all children.

Surviving are two daughters, SkyLynn Rodriquez of Hedrick, and Valencia Rodriquez of Coralville; his mother and stepfather, Loretta and David Rice of Danville; one sister, Sarina Swinnen of Danville; and two brothers, Steven Treanor of Bakersfield, California, and Brandon Marcella of Hedrick.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Wilbur Darby, who helped raise him; his grandmother, Irene Shankle; and two brothers, Joseph, and Bobby Rodriquez.