Victor Rodriguez |
| Posted 2026-02-08 by mhenderson |
| Published by Today's News-Herald on Feb. 7, 2026 - Lake Havasu City, Arizona - Victor Rodriguez was born December 23, 1931, in Snyder, Colorado to Andrew and Michaela Rodriguez. He was the oldest of 16 Children. There were 9 girls and 7 boys. There was 30 years between the oldest and youngest. Victor joined the United States Air Force in 1951, served for 4 years (including time spent in the Korean war), and was honorably discharged in 1954. On April the 18th 1954, Victor and his friend Buddy were baptized into Christ while visiting the Church in Barstow. The Minister was Melvin Weldon. From that date forward, the focus of his life was serving the Lord, and bringing souls to Christ. Victor and Charlotte were married in February 1964 in Abilene Texas. While working with the church there, they welcomed their first son, baby Victor. Baby Victor lived for 23 days before succumbing to sudden infant death syndrome. Faith in Christ helped them to carry on. They had decided that they wanted to be missionaries. They eventually wanted to go to Medellin Columbia but to prepare for that they wanted to start in one of three toughest cities: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago. So, they prayed about it. Sometime later, they received a call from the Sichel street Church of Christ in Los Angeles. This was a bilingual congregation, so Victor would preach in both English and Spanish. He continued to work with kids and direct camps while in LA. During their time there they welcomed a little girl, as Sharon was born. 4 years after arriving in LA, they received a call from Campbell CA near San Jose. It was also a bilingual congregation. After much prayer they decided to make the move there. While they were there, they must have also been praying for patience, because their son Tim was born. While in San Jose Victor would hold a monthly youth gathering. At one of the gatherings some of the youth stayed behind to ask very important questions. These questions led Victor and Charlotte to decide to dedicate their lives to reaching out to the youth of America. They never made it to Colombia. Victor directed camps all over the western United States-some you may have heard of, such as Camp Blue Haven in New Mexico, Yellowstone Bible camp in Montana, Camp Victory around Mammoth California, camp Victory in Balch Park above Springville California, Camp Daybreak in Felton California, Camp Shenandoah West in Somerset California, Show Low Bible camp in Arizona, and Family Missions week at Copper Basin Bible Camp in Prescott AZ. The family moved to Arizona in August of 1987, at which time he became the minister of the Church of Christ on North Palo Verde Boulevard-a position which he held for approximately 10 years. Shortly after "retiring" from preaching he received a call about planting a congregation in Wenden, AZ. He ministered in that area for at least 10 years. Victor was quite the athlete. He played basketball , baseball and ran track. He enjoyed fast pitch softball, and was found on the field well into his 80s. In Stockton Ca, He played on a men's fastpitch team. In a tournament he once pitched a no hitter, but still lost 1-0. One of his proud athletic achievements was assisting Bill Mullaly with the Lake Havasu High school Lady Knights softball team. Together, they led the team to back to back State Championships. He loved to tell that story and end it with " it never happened before or since." Victor is survived by his wife Charlotte, his daughter Sharon, his son Tim and his wife Laurie, and grandchildren Hannah and Jacob as well as sisters Pauline, Rose, Mary, Juanita, and numerous nieces, nephews and other family members. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday April 11, 2026 at 10 am at the Aquatic/Community Center 100 Park Ave, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403. In lieu of flowers you may donate to any of the following: Copper Basin Bible Camp in Prescott AZ Church of Christ disaster relief or Ministries of the Churches of Christ-your local congregations. What Victor would want more than anything is to see you in Heaven. Acts 22:16, Acts 2:36-47 |
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