Former Madera County Supervisor Max Rodriguez passed away at the age of 86.
The Madera County District Attorney’s Office announced that Rodriguez died last Friday.
Rodriguez’s life: Rodriguez was born on Nov. 3, 1939, and graduated from Madera High School in 1958 before attending Fresno City College.
- After working various jobs in the fields, Rodriguez was hired by American Forest Products, known as North Fork Sawmill, where he remained for 25 years.
- He also served as the Financial Secretary and President of the Lumber and Sawmill Workers Union.
- When the sawmill closed in 1985, Rodriguez went back to school and became a Farmers Insurance agent, where he worked until retiring in 2008.
- Along with his work on the Board of Supervisors, Rodriguez served on the Madera District Fair Board, the Madera County Mosquito Abatement Board and on the Madera County Planning Commission.
- Rodriguez was an active member of St. Joachim’s Roman Catholic Church.
What they’re saying: “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Max Rodriguez, former Madera County Supervisor for District 4, who faithfully served from 2004 to 2020. His unwavering dedication to public service and to the people of Madera County leaves a lasting legacy that will not be forgotten,” the District Attorney’s Office said in a statement. “Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends, and all those whose lives he touched.”
- Supervisor Leticia Gonzalez, who worked as Rodriguez’s chief of staff when he was on the board, called Rodriguez a respected leader who dedicated his life to public service.
- “His commitment to his community, his steady leadership, and his deep care for others, leaves behind a legacy that will not be forgotten,” Gonzalez said in a statement. During this difficult time, we extend our thoughts and prayers to his family and all who knew and loved him.”
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