Farewell Dr. Otto Rodriguez

He was a wonderful community doctor who served with a smile. He was always available - 24 hours a day, every day of the week, including Sundays and holidays. He helped deliver babies on Christmas day, and always with a smile of satisfaction.
A proud Lion member, he embodied the Lion motto: "We Serve". Sometimes, he would leave meetings to attend emergency calls. Often times, when at a Lions Club Social, he would have to leave halfway through to attend to patients. But always, he smiled.
Today the community of San Pedro shed tears for a man it knew and loved so much.
His desire was to be laid to rest eternally in San Pedro - and today, May 13, 2011, Dr. Otto Rodriguez was laid to rest at the San Pedro Cemetery. He touched thousands of lives, gave of his time and care selflessly, and it is his humble and kind nature that will reverberate. Thank you Dr. Otto, for your loving care. You will live in our hearts eternally.

May you rest in peace.

La Isla Bonita loses beloved doctor: Otto Rodriguez

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Dr. Otto Rodriguez. He passed away at 3am today, Thursday May 12, 2011. Dr. Otto was a much-loved doctor, Lion member, and friend. He will be sadly missed.

Dr. Otto Rodriguez: February 9, 1950 - May 12, 2011

He is survived by his wife Mireya and son Henry. He is predeceased by son Otto Jr.

A wake will be held today, Thursday, May 12, 2011 at the Lions' Den. Burial will be on Friday, May 13, 2011. More details will be posted as they become available.

The San Pedro Sun extends its sincerest condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. May Dr. Otto rest in peace.

Body found...

The body of a 66 year old American national was discovered this morning. According to Dr. Daniel Gonzalez, cause of death is "natural causes"...we will keep you updated as more details become available.

SPHS graduate Sergio Reyes passes as a result of a traffic accident

Long time resident of San Pedro and graduate of the 2007 class of the San Pedro High School, 20-year-old Sergio Reyes, passed away early this morning after a three-day struggle for his life at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital. According to sources, this was a direct result of a car accident on the Northern Highway on Friday August 6th.

Sergio Reyes - Sunrise August 19, 1989 - Sunset August 9th, 2010 .

Radiothon held to assist the Family of Sergio Reyes

The family and friends of Sergio Reyes were at the Reef Radio studio this morning, soliciting funds to assist the family with covering hospital and funeral expenses. Every penny donated will be greatly appreciated. For more information and a chance to assist this family, you may contact any of the following individuals: Chele 621-6327, Chumbie 632-0898 and Eri 627-0350.

The San Pedro Sun extends sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Sergio...may he rest in peace.

Police investigate death in San Pedrito

Police are investigating the death of a man who has been identified as Alejandro Uck (right). Uck believed to be in his early 20's was originally from Succotz Village in the Cayo District.

According to Sergeant Paulino Reyes of the San Pedro Police Department at approximately 1:00 a.m., police received information on a huge brawl in the San Pedrito Area of San Pedro Town. When police arrived at the scene, they found a motionless Uck lying on the ground. He was observed with a small gash wound to his mouth and no other injuries to his body. Initial investigations suggest that Uck was beaten to death. He was picked up off the ground and rushed to the San Pedro PolyClinic where he succumbed to his injuries at about 4:30 this morning.

Uck's body has been transferred to the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital where a post mortem examination is scheduled to be conducted on Monday.

Police have arrested and charged Enrique Pena (left), 42-year-old contractor for the crime of Manslaughter.