Francisco "Frank" Rodriguez ,76 of Buffalo, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, December 25,2024, at home with his family by his side. Frank was born in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico on Thursday, October 14,1948 to Estephen and Maria Rodriguez. They both proceeded him in death.

On December 2,1978 in Michigan City, Indiana, Frank married Judy Wolford. Frank worked for the railroad for over 40 years. He later retired to where he enjoyed spending time with Judy, his wife of 46 years. A place they called the "River" was a summer place that they turned into a year-round home. He adored all his grandkids. Frank never met a stranger and was always willing to help everyone. He will be greatly missed.

He leaves behind wife, Judy Rodriguez of Buffalo; children, Maria (Steve) Diedam of Fowler, Indiana, Travis (Jami) of Timnath of Colorado, and the baby of the family Wendy Hoff of Buffalo; the joys of his life, grandchildren, Cole Burton of Fort Collins, Colorado, Mackenzie (Layne) Titzer of Cincinnati, Ohio, Gitana, Araceli and Giovanni Rodriguez of Tinmath, Colorado and Emilee and Mayson Hoff of Buffalo. He also leaves behind a sister in Texas, another sister, Teresa Rodriguez of Leon, Gto and a brother, Jose Rodriguez of San Miguel de Allende, Gto. He had many nieces and nephews, and he loved them all.

He was proceeded in death by his parents; in-laws, Bill and Irene Wolford along with a brother-in-law, Wayne Wolford.

Frank was known as the "Mayor of Maple Bend." He will be greatly missed. There will be no services as this time, but a celebration of life will be at a later date.

Deibels Funeral Home is honored to assist the family at this time.