Michael “Big Mike” Ray Rodriguez, 39, of Greeley, passed away January 5, 2015 at the North Colorado Medical Center.

Michael was born on May 24, 1975 in Denver, Colorado to Raymond and Lollie (Rios) Rodriguez. He graduated from Greeley Central High. Mike was a big teddy bear with a good sense of humor. He was a very dedicated and hard worker for TCC Construction. Big Mike loved football, golf, and pool and was a #1 Cowboy fan with good family morals. He will be deeply missed.

Survived by his mother, Lollie Rios; a son, Michael Rodriguez, Jr.; brothers Jacob Rodriguez, Joey Valenciano, and Josh Valenciano; sisters Valerie (Juan) Tejada, Jessica (Johnny) Soria, and Jennifer Rodriguez; nephews Xavier Morado and Ayden Tejada; and a niece, Jazzlyn Soria. Michael is preceded in death by his father, Raymond Rodriguez.

Funeral services 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 15, 2015 at Our Lady of Peace Church, 1311 3rd Street in Greeley. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14th at the Moser Funeral Service Chapel, 3501 S. 11th Avenue in Evans. A Recitation of the Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.