Raymond Anthony Rodriguez, age 67 of Fargo ND, passed away peacefully in hospice care of a terminal illness, surrounded by his family.

Raymond was born on August 17 ^th , 1955 in Pontiac Michigan to Gilbert and Cecelia (Cree) Rodriguez. He was raised in Pontiac and then moved to Dunseith, North Dakota. Raymond was a kindhearted man who would give you the shirt off his back. He loved music and had a good sense of humor, always being the jokester. Raymond loved to travel in his younger years and was a 'Rolling Stone' type of guy.

He is survived by his children, Amy Decoteau (Lenny) of ND, Ramon Rodriguez of ND, Antonio Rodriguez (Halli) of MN, Angelo Rodriguez of ND, and Carmello Rodriguez of MN, and 7 grandchildren. He is survived by 3 siblings; brothers Leslie Rodriguez of MN and David Rodriguez (Doreen), and sister; Esther Rodriguez (Doug) of MN, plus numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Alphie, Ronald, Manuel Rodriguez and sister Donna LaRocque (Rodriguez). Also niece Corinna LaRocque and nephew Gerid LaRocque.

Funeral mass will be held at 10am on Monday December 19 ^th , 2022 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Dunseith, ND, with the viewing and rosary being held prior from 8am – 10am. There will be a small lunch following the mass at the Eagle Heart Building in Dunseith, ND.

A special thank you to all of Raymond's friends, including Maddie that visited and helped our family as Raymond fought his illness. Your kindness and generosity will never be forgotten.