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SAN ANGELO The family ofRodolfo Mercado IV is raising money for funeral costs after the 3-year-old drowned in an apartment complex pool Thursday, June 9, 2022.

San Angelo Police Department officers were dispatched to the Resort at Riverside, 3306 N. Bryant Blvd., about 5:27 p.m. Thursday for a possible drowning, according to a statement released by SAPD.

Officers found the child and immediately began to administer CPR. He was transported to Shannon Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

SAPD's Crimes Against Children Unit and Crime Scene Investigation Unit arrived on scene to assist with the investigation.

This incident is still under investigation, and further information will be released, according to SAPD's statement.

A visitation for Rodolfo will be held Thursday, June 16, 2022 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Gutierrez Funeral Chapels, 1002 N. Oakes St. Theservice will begin at 2 p.m., followed by the interment at 3 p.m. at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 1501 W.Ave. N.

"Baby Rudy was full of life and joy," his obituary stated. "He was tiny and fearless with a smile and dimples that nobody could stay mad at."

Surviving are his parents, Jasmin Gonzalez and Rodolfo Mercado III; three sisters, Vanessa, Maricelaand Isabella; maternal grandmother, Patricia Mariscal; maternal grandfather, Jose Martinez; paternal grandmother, Bertha Mercado; paternal grandfather, Rodolfo Mercado Jr; and multiple aunts, unclesand cousins.

His aunt Patricia Mariscal-Yanez started a Gofundme account for the family.

"She (Jasmin) will be using the funds for his funeral expenses and any other expenses needed during this grieving process," the page stated.

"Anything will help," she said. "Thank you all and please, above all, pray for them."

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