Emilio Rodriguez-Lopez, 24, died November 9, 2022, at St. Anthony Hospital, Lakewood, Colorado. He was born on October 15, 1998, at Dodge City, the son of Raymond Lopez and Catherine Rodriguez-Herrera.
Emo was a lifetime resident of Dodge City and a 2017 graduate of Dodge City High School. He was active in the band during high school as well as just hanging out with friends. Emilio earned his CNA Certificate and was always willing to be a caretaker for family, friends and others. He enjoyed spending time with his family, playing video games, cooking and his pets. Emilio was a manager at El Charro restaurant and was also a caregiver for the Fischer family. He continued his service with the Fisher family on the family farm assisting with whatever they needed.
Emilio is survived by his mother, Catherine Rodriguez-Herrera and husband Robert of Dodge City; father, Raymond Lopez and Liz of Texas; a brother, Anthony Rodriguez of Dodge City; sister, Isabel Rodriguez of Dodge City; two step siblings, Raymond and Enchantra Lopez; grand parents, Richard and Patricia Rodriguez of Dodge City; nephew, Elijah Rincon of Dodge City; aunts, Tina & Jon Galloway of Wichita, Rosie & Lenny Garcia of Wichita and Patrice Rodriguez & Jerry Martinez of Dodge City; many other aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Funeral service will be held at Abundant Life Family Church on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at 11:00 AM with Dr. Jim and Lydia Ames presiding. Visitation will be at Swaim Funeral Chapel on Monday, November 14, 2022, from 1:00 to 8:00 PM.
Memorials are suggested to Emilio Rodriguez Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.