Paul Alvarez Rodriguez Sr.

September 18, 1939 - July 25, 2020

Paul Rodriguez Sr was born on Sept 18, 1939 in Fresno, California. He went home to be with our Lord on July 25, 2020 at the age of 80. Paul was raised in Parlier, CA and then moved to Fresno where he worked as a paver at his brother's company. After marrying his wife, Ann Miyako, Paul received a Master's in the Art of Shiatsu from the Namikoshi School of Shiatsu in Tokyo, Japan. In 1974, Paul and Ann founded the California Medical School of Shiatsu in Fresno, Modesto, and Bakersfield where they taught many people this healing art. Paul's hobbies were singing and playing his guitar for family and friends. Paul also collected coins. Paul was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Ann Miyako Rodriguez, father Joe and mother Rafaela Rodriguez, brothers Jesse and Albert Rodriguez and sister Josie Ledesma. He is survived by his two children Paul Rodriguez Jr, and Eiko Gloria Lozano and their spouses, 2 grandchildren Jordan and Belene Rodriguez. He is also survived by his brothers, sister, cousins, nieces and nephews. We miss you and love you forever.