Fort Worth Corrections Officer: Arnoldo Rodriguez dies at 71
The 71-year-old lived in Fort Worth, served as a corrections officer, and was a longtime member of a Hurst church.
By Jack Weber ·
Arnoldo C. Rodriguez passed away on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. He was 71. His family surrounded him as he died. Rodriguez was born in Fort Worth on Sept. 7, 1955. His parents were Ignacio Rodriguez and Teresa Coronado.
Rodriguez worked as a corrections officer. He described the job as a career he loved. He said the role gave him a chance to help people. He offered hope and understanding to those in need.
He was a longtime member of Brown Trail Gospel Assembly Church of Hurst. He stated that his love for Jesus guided his life. During difficult periods, others relied on his support. He opened his home to people in need. He prioritized his wife and children above all else.
Rodriguez enjoyed activities that brought people together. He loved bowling and music. He considered the holidays his favorite time of the year. He gathered his family around the table. He made sure everyone felt they belonged. He said he loved the noise that came with bringing people together. He said the more noise, the better.
His parents, Ignacio and Teresa, died before him. His siblings Rey Rodriguez, Alicia Rodriguez, and David Rodriguez also preceded him in death.
His wife, Shirley Ann Rodriguez, survives him. His mother-in-law, Althea Martha Price, also survives. He is survived by his children, Julie Rose Voyles and her husband Joshua Voyles; Erica Ibarra Gonzalez and her husband Raudel Gonzalez; Amanda Grace Rodriguez; and David Patrick Rodriguez and his wife Britton Meredith Bronson-Rodriguez.
Grandson Cassian Voyles survives. Erica and Raudel have children Zoa Gonzalez, Zyel Gonzalez, and Zaydin Gonzalez. David and Britton have sons Oliver Henry Rodriguez and Beau Bronson Rodriguez. His siblings Roy Rodriguez, Elena Salcido, Dora Rodriguez, Reina Rodriguez, Sophie Liegl, and Anjel Rodriguez also survive. Many nieces and nephews survive him. A visitation is set for 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Mount Olivet. The funeral service is at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, in Mount Olivet Chapel. Interment will take place at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
