Jeriquo Rodriguez Obituary (1989

Jeriquo Levy Rodriguez, age 25, passed away on March 8, 2015 near Minersville, Utah. He was born on August 22, 1989. Jeriquo Levy Rodriguez returned to his Father in Heaven Sunday March 8, 2015. He was born August 22, 1989 in Anchorage AK to Paula Preciado and Jose Rodriguez. He later moved to Stockton California where he spent most of his childhood. Jeriquo relocated to Pahrump, Nevada where he met the love of his life and then moved to Cedar City, Utah. While in Cedar City, Jeriquo was introduced to several LDS missionaries and became a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was a priesthood holder and served faithfully in the church as a home teacher, ward mission leader and most recently with the youth. Jeriquo enjoyed the friendships he gained while residing in Cedar City. Jeriquo was a loving and happy person, his smile was contagious and he brought joy to those closest to him. He loved to be in nature hiking and fishing with his family. Jeriquo had a passion for service and helping others. He loved to work with his hands as a carpenter. At the time of his passing he was employed by Circle 4 Farms. Jeriquo is survived by his wife Gretchen Hatch and step children NaToshia Reidhead (Rick), Shelby, Keira, and Braiden. He is also survived by his parents Paula Theresa Preciado and Jose Ramon Rodriguez Jr., siblings Jose Rodriguez, Larissa Holloway (Javon), Airriel Rodriguez, and grandparents Linda Friend and Pauline St. Mary. Jeriquo is preceded in death by his grandparents, Jose Ramon Rodriquez, Diane Dolores Orosco, Angel Cabales and Levy St. Mary. Services will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 11:00 am at the Fiddlers Canyon LDS Chapel (638 East Canyon Center Drive). Viewing will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2015 from 9:30 am to 10:30 am at the Fiddlers Canyon LDS Chapel. Interment will be in the Cedar City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be sent to www.sumortuary.com. The family is extremely grateful for the outpouring of love and support that they have received since Jeriquo's passing. In lieu of flowers please contribute to the Jeriquo Rodriquez donation account set up at State Bank of Southern Utah.