Obituary of David Rodriguez Haro

David Haro Rodriquez, 81, was called home to the Lord on the evening of June 12th, 2021 with his family by his side. David was born on August 21st, 1939 in the small town of Santa Rosa, Zacatecas, Mexico. His childhood was spent farming alongside his family, where he took on various responsibilities including, helping his mother run a corn mill, operating a local store owned by his father, tending livestock and planting seeds. He immigrated to the U.S. in 1959 via the Bracero Program. During his first years in the U.S. he worked at orange and date farms, he also worked in Colorado and Northern California. He met his wife, Victoria Castillo at a movie theatre in Chico, CA, after sitting down next to her and discovering that they were neighbors in Hamilton City, CA. On January 7th of 1965, they were married in Reno, NV, followed by a holy matrimony at St. Dominic's in Orland, CA. He took classes to attain his American Citizenship on May 19th, 1980 and was an avid voter, who encouraged everyone to exercise their right to vote. He worked at Holly Sugar Corporation as a boiler operator from 1976-1996. David achieved his lifelong dream of owning a farm in 1975, when he and Victoria purchased a 10 acre olive farm in Orland, he went on to purchase another 10 acre olive farm in 1985. David was not only a farmer, but a lifelong learner, who enjoyed the challenge of fixing any problem he encountered, including maintaining his tractor, farm equipment and a Nissan Datsun pick-up that he drove for over 30 years. Later in life he discovered a love for golf, joined the Bidwell Park Golf course as a member and was happiest playing alongside his sons, grandsons and friends. He was an avid gardener who grew tomatoes, squash, chile peppers, and various fruit varieties. He loved sharing the food he grew with family and friends. Finally, he spent much of the last 12 years as a caregiver for two young grandchildren who adored him and his warm bowls of creamy oatmeal. He is preceded in death by his parents, Rafael Haro Garcia and Maria Rodriguez de Haro, as well as his siblings, Jose Haro, Lucio Haro, Gabriel Haro, and Maria Pereyra Haro. He is survived by his wife Victoria Haro, sisters; Catalina Payan Haro and Josephina Ortiz Haro, children; David Haro, Maria Gonzalez, Marisela Cerda and Chris Haro, son-in laws; Ramon Gonzalez and Daniel Cerda, and 11 grandchildren; Andrea Haro, Cristina Haro, Zachary Gonzalez, Diego Haro, Natalie Gonzalez, Olivia Gonzalez, Olive Haro, Daniel Cerda, Sebastian Cerda, Nicolas Haro and Antonella Cerda. A Catholic mass will be held for David on Friday, June 18 at 10 a.m. at St John the Baptist Catholic Church in Chico, CA, followed by a graveside service at Glen Oaks Memorial Park at approx. 11:30am. A rosary will be held on Thursday evening at 7 p.m. at Brusie Funeral Home. Arrangements are under the direction of Brusie Funeral Home.