Baltasar Rodriguez III "Jr" entered the gates of heaven on September 1, 2021 at the age of 39. Baltasar is survived by his mother: Mary (James Lee) Mullinix; siblings: Felicia Marie (Nelson Keith) Burrow, Stephanie Ann (Brandon Donte) Graham, Joshua Rodriguez, Justin Anthony Rodriguez, Jacob Adam (Lacey Marie) Rodriguez; daughter, Kari Nicole; longtime girlfriend, Ashley Rosenstiel; best friend, John Vaughn and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces and friends.

Junior was preceded in death by his father Baltasar T. Rodriguez as well as aunts and uncles: Janet Gomez, Diane Campos, Theresa Lopez, Alfred Vasquez and Cruz Perez, grandparents: Baltasar Olguin Rodriguez and Jesse & Ernestina Orozco, and soulmate Ashley Marie Smith.

Junior, you are loved and will be forever missed. We will hold in our hearts the good memories, your gentle nature, sense of humor and genuine smile. In our minds, you will always be fresh and at your best! You deserved so much more than you've been given on this earthly realm. You are finally free and the stars will shine a little brighter now.

Family & friends are invited to attend a visitation on Friday, September 24, 2021 from 2:30-8:00 PM. Prayer service will be held at 6:30 PM by family Pastor Mario Campos. Thank you all for your prayers and continued support.