Sam Rodrigues

A memorial visitation for Mr. Sam Rodrigues will be held from 5 pm until 7 pm on Friday September 14, 2018, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home.  A graveside service with military honors will be held at 11 am on Saturday, September 15, 2018, at Emmanuel Cemetery in Chopin, LA. Sam, 71 years of age and a resident of Natchitoches, passed away Monday, September 10, 2018, in Natchitoches.  He was born on May 23, 1947, to Raymond “Chino” Rodrigues and Ruby DeLacerda Rodrigues in Natchitoches.  He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Derek Rodrigues; and siblings, Joseph Rodrigues, Melvin Rodrigues, Melba Rodrigues, and Una V. Bemelman.  Sam proudly served in the United States Army and was a Vietnam War Veteran.  He was very proud of his patriotic duty and the love for his country.  Most of his life he spent serving in law enforcement and primarily with corrections division.  Sam was an avid sports fan, especially football, and was a big Dallas Cowboy fan.  Wherever Sam would be, he always seemed to be the life of the party.  He enjoyed dancing and having a good time with his family and friends.  He will be dearly missed. He is survived by his children, Crystal Mitchell, Robert Rodrigues, and Steven Sansom; his identical twin brother, Samuel Rodrigues; as well as numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and one great-grandchild.