Ervin Luis Rodriguez was born in Puerto Rico on April 10, 1949 to Adriana (Rivera) and Galo Rodriguez. He left Puerto Rico and came to the Wasco in 1980, via Florida, where he and his wife, Herlinda, continued raising their family. He was a strong and hard agriculture laborer, he retired from Jackson & Perkins after working with them for 25 years. He was an avid "Novela", Mexican soap opera, watcher; he knew exactly what time each of them aired and what channel to be focused in on. He worked passionately in his garden, manicured the palm trees in his yard and was available to assist anyone who needed his help. Ervin was a fighter when it came to his health; he struggled with health issues for many years and was courageous throughout his battle until he couldn't any longer. Ervin L. Rodriguez is preceded in death by his mother, and his son, Luis Jose Rodriguez (08/17/1997) and survived by his loving and caring wife, Herlinda; sons Ervin Luis, Juan Manuel, Ramon, Jose Alfredo, Julio Alexandro, Angel Luis, Nestor Daniel and Abraham Rodriguez; daughters Sonaly Martinez, Elva Gaona, Janie Luo Cantu, Maria Lurdes Rodriguez, Adriana Mack, Eloisa Ceja, Pricilla and Paola Rodriguez; brothers Wilson and Ruben; sisters Miriam, Luz Divina and Lali; 58 grandchilden with one in the near future, 7 great grandchildren with 4 on the way; many friends, acquaintances and his watchdog Sargent. A 10:00 AM graveside service will be held for Ervin Luis Rodriguez on Friday, December 17, 2010 at Wasco Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at Peters Funeral Home Thursday, December 16, 2010 from 2 to 8pm