Alexander Rodriguez was born on March 15, 1952 in Hot Springs, SD to Julio Rodriguez and Ethel Wounded Horse Clifford. Alex made his journey to the Spirit World on October 11, 2024 at his home in Kyle, SD.
Alex is survived by his wife, Carlene Gay; daughters, Vivian, Alexis, Margaret, Tyler, Gloria & Lorraine; sons, Warren & Ceran; grandchildren, Joshua, Clayton, Taylor, Jasmine, Dianna, Serenity, Esmeralda, Zaleya, Ophelia and Juno; sisters, Phyllis Winters (Geno), Audrey Kills Straight, Dixie Spotted Eagle, Amy Rodriguez, Liz One Horn (Sam) & Jolynn Rodriguez; and brother, Arthur Clifford.
Alexander was preceded in death by his father, Julio Rodriguez; mother, Ethel Rodriguez; brothers, Warren Rodriguez & Rito Rodriguez; sisters, Carmel Little Moon & Margaret Rodriguez; nephews, Joe, Daniel, Vetal & David; and nieces, Arta, Samantha & Sophia.
Pallbearers will be Warren Rodriguez, Dusty Kills Straight, Ceran Gay, Carry Winters, Craig Gay, Stacy Winters, Darcy Janis, Larry Rodriguez and Dennis Antelope.
Honorary pallbearers will be Tony & Jess Martinez, Adam & Lois Shangreaux, Stacy & Leann Winters, Alida Pierce & Family, Dr. Joselyn Agosto, Kyle Health Center Staff, Senior Citizens, Kyle Housing Workers, Angie’s Burritos, OST Solid Waste, Harrison & Ladonna No Neck, and All Friends & Relatives.
Wake Services: One night wake service starting at 2:00 PM, Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church Hall in Kyle, SD with evening services starting at 7:00 PM.
Funeral Services: Service starting at 11:00 AM, Friday, October 25, 2024 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church Hall in Kyle, SD.
Officiating: Father Ron
Traditional Lakota Services: Larry Swalley
Burial Services: St. Stephens Catholic Cemetery, Kyle, SD.
Arrangements entrusted with the Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD.