Uvence Resendez Rodriguez

Uvence Resendez Rodriguez, age 82, of Sunnyside, WA passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 in Sunnyside, WA.   Uvence was born on April 12, 1935 in Corpus Christi, Texas the son of Manuela (Rodriguez) and Macario Resendez.  On June 28, 1962 he married Mary Helen Olvera in Prosser, WA.   Uvence started his first job as a shoe shine boy.  He then migrated as a farm worker from Texas to the Midwest.  In 1961 he with other family members moved to Washington making Sunnyside their home.  Uvence worked for various farmers until 1970, when he started his employment with the Sunnyside School District #201 and retired in 2004.   He was an avid outdoorsman, mainly hunting and fishing was always after the one that got away.  He a was musician touring throughout Northwest and Oregon playing at (bailes) dances.  Uvence was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Sunnyside, WA.    He is survived by his children, Uvence Resendez Jr. of Sunnyside, WA, Samuel Resendez of Yakima, Daniel Resendez of Fresno, CA, Israel Resendez of Grandview, WA, Felipe Resendez of Sunnyside, Joe Resendez of Yakima, WA,  Yolanda Resendez of Fresno, CA, Edward J. Resendez of Boston, Massachsetts.  He is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Helen Resendez, parents, Manuela Rodriguez  and Marcario Resendez. Sisters Julia Deluna, Lupe Ortiz, Felipa Resendez, Santos Resendez, Trindad Gonzales, brothers Francisco Andaverde and Carlos Rodriguez, daughter Julie Resendez.

Viewing and visitation will be held on Sunday, October 1, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 6:00 p.m. at the Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside, WA.  Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, October 2, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Sunnyside, WA.  Burial to follow at the Lower Valley Memorial Gardens, Sunnyside, WA.   Those wishing to sign Uvence’s online memorial book may do so at www.funeralhomesmith.com   Smith Funeral Home in care of arrangements.   The family would like to say a special thank you to the Mt. Adams Kidney Center/Davita Team for the loving care shown to our father.  

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