Enrique Rodolfo "Rodo" Medina

Enrique Rodolfo “Rodo” Medina, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2019 at the age of 91. Enrique was born December 27, 1927 in El Progreso, Honduras to parents Enrique Rodolfo Medina Sr. and Julia Tinoco. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Dolores “Lola” Medina and Brother Beto Medina. While raised in Honduras, Rodo received his formal education in the United States and received his Civil Engineering Degree from Oklahoma University in 1958. He proudly served the city of New Orleans, working with the New Orleans Levee District for 28 years. A loving husband, devoted father to Julia Medina Rivera and father-in-law to Gregorio E. Rivera III. Stepfather to Rebeca Carvajal, Rosana Muniz, Rina Foddrill, Regina Carvajal, and Rosina Carvajal and proud grandfather who adored his 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. A passionate sports fan, Rodo loved watching the Honduras National Football Team, nicknamed Los Catrachos or La H, watching his Alma Mater the Boomer Sooners, the New Orleans Saints, the Pelicans and was a beloved New York Yankees fan that he grew up listening to over the radio in Honduras. More than anything Rodo valued family as his highest priority and was an example of the love, courage and strength of Our Lady of Suyapa. He always had a grateful heart and focused on the bright side of any situation. He will forever hold a special place in the lives of his loved ones, full of memories of how he shaped our lives. He guided and supported us. We will cherish and miss his caring heart, his jokes and just the right words he knew to say to you. REST IN PEACE PAPA!
Family and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass in the chapel of Mothe Funeral Home, 7040 Lapalco Boulevard, Marrero, LA on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 1:30pm. Visitation will be held on Saturday morning from 10:00am until 1:30pm. For directions or to view and sign the online guest book, please visit: www.mothefunerals.com .