Funeral Details

George Rodriguez

April 20, 1973 - October 26, 2024

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 10:30 AM

Graveside

Westlawn Cemetery
7801 West Montrose Avenue
Norridge, Illinois 60706
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Clergy

Rabbi Sidney Helbraun
Temple Beth-El

Shiva

Chicago Jewish Funerals - Buffalo Grove Chapel
195 North Buffalo Grove Road
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089
847.229.8822
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Tuesday from 4PM until 7PM

Memorial Contributions

Rodriguez Daughters’ Education Fund
c/o Edward Jones
7937 North Lincoln Avenue
Skokie, Illinois 60077




OBITUARY

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of George Jay Rodriguez, age 51, a devoted husband, loving father, and passionate artist, who left us on October 26, 2024. George passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. George’s life was filled with creativity, love, and laughter.

Born on April 20, 1973, George spent his life embracing his passions from movies and music to art and comics. He was an avid Star Wars fan, often sharing his enthusiasm with his wife, daughters, and friends. Together they embarked on adventures to Star War conventions and mini comic cons and watched every Star Wars movie and show. George’s love for the arts was also evident in everything he did, whether he was painting, playing guitar, listening to music, or creating his own comic books. He found joy in sharing his creativity with his family and friends.

George is survived by his loving wife, Jeni Teramoto, his children, Maya and Sofia Rodriguez, his mother, stepfather, siblings, and nieces and nephews. He is also preceded in death by his daughter Tahlia Rodriguez, his dad Jorge Rodriguez, his papa J.D. Welch, and his nephew Bentley Oden.

George’s spirit will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. He will be deeply missed.

Graveside service Tuesday 10:30AM at Westlawn Cemetery (Maple Section) 7801 W. Montrose Ave, Norridge. IL. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Rodriguez Daughters’ Education Fund c/o Edward Jones, 7937 N. Lincoln Ave, Skokie, IL 60077. To attend the funeral livestream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Buffalo Grove Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com


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So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with your family.

jan stemplewski
October 27, 2024
Love you nephew. I will miss you but you're in GOD's hand.

Debra Welch
October 27, 2024
My heart goes out to Jeni, Maya and Sofia
Condolences to all who loved him
May the force be with George, forever

Debbie Griffin
October 27, 2024
You changed all our lives one way or another. I’ll never forget our parties when we were are still so young and starting out and your quirky and bizarre jokes. You will be missed. Rest in peace.

Linda Natal
October 27, 2024
I had the pleasure of meeting George through my boyfriend Nelson 6 years ago. I was blown away by his sense of humor, love for his girls and his art work was out of this world. Nelson had the honor of receiving one his precious art pieces, and it will now hold even more memories and meaning. George you will be missed, may you rest in eternal peace.🕊️ 🙏🏽 J

Thaisha Guitron
October 27, 2024
It saddens me to know of the loss of a good friend, talented artist, kind hearted person, but most of all a great father and husband. I have seen this all first hand. From the humor we shared with him along with creative ideas and conversations about everything. Words alone can not express the feelings but the memories will last forever. A nerd that loved all things related to fantasy, stories and script. But he loved his family much much more. He will forever live every day within his daughters, wife, family and close friends. Rest in peace my friend. Celebrations won’t be the same without you but we will celebrate as if you were still there with us.

Nelson Roman
October 27, 2024
My deepest condolences to you and your family. My prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May his memory be a blessing.

Charlotte Howard
October 28, 2024
May he rest in peace we will miss you cousin

Jessica Navarro
October 28, 2024
Our deepest condolences to Jeni, Maya, Sofia and Lucky. George was an amazing husband, father and friend. He was part of our family for 30 years. There are so many memories. We would talk freely about anything.The one thing we had in common was that we were story tellers. We would sit and talk about the fond memories he had about his abuela and family as well as Jeni’s grandfather and family . Our children were loved by their cool uncle unconditionally. He will be greatly missed and live on through our memories. Excelsior!

Maria Mendizabal
October 29, 2024
George and I met several years ago at a Comic-Con when he came to my table and bought one of my books. We seemed to hit it off when he shared his art from his phone, and at one time we planned on collaborating on a comic book, but life changed direction. We stayed in touch through social media, and I watched George fight his battle with a sense of humor like no other. He was a champion in my book, and I am truly grateful to have known George in real life. Though it saddens me that he has passed away in life too early for us to complete the Zombie comic.

Paul Gober
October 29, 2024
I will always love you George, my brother. See you on the other side.

Lee Wright
October 29, 2024
Jeni, Maya, and Sophia, although I have no words that can measure up to what you our going through, may you persevere, and lean upon us as you navigate through this.

George was a factor in the majority of my life, and I don't know how it would have turned out without his presence. I can't think of many of my fondest stories from more youthful times that he wasn't a key part of. He is my cousin by blood, but my big brother in spirit.

James Welch
October 29, 2024
Was such a great person and a great coworker when we’re worked at Stanley. Carpool buddies for four years. So many memories. Going to miss you bud.

Angela Lund
October 30, 2024