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.

ABC Pre-School students welcome visitors!

A doctor (Dr. Zuniga), a dentist (Dr. Cima) and Be Kind Belize director (Colette Kase) were present early Wednesday morning at ABC Pre-School to talk about their profession.

Dr. Zuniga had a show-and-tell with the tools of his trade, as did Dr. Cima. A stethoscope, pressure cuff, gloves, face masks, and lighted instruments kept the kids entertained, and they had many questions.

Colette showed up with Scruff the dog (a puppet) and proceeded to regale students with a story about Scruff. Be Kind Belize promotes kindness, and educates children on ways to show kindness to people, animals and the environment.

The month-long activities continue for child stimulation month...