Obituary for Niko Uballe-Rodrigues

Niko Kiemi Uballe-Rodrigues

June 12, 1994 – October 9, 2018

Niko Kiemi Uballe-Rodrigues, age 24, life long resident of Ponca City, passed away tragically on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 in Ponca City.

A celebration of Niko’s beautiful life will occur with a balloon release at 11:30 am Sunday, October 14, 2018 at the volleyball courts at Lake Ponca. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home & Crematory.

Niko was born on June 12, 1994 to Tina Marie Rodrigues in Ponca City, OK. He was raised in Ponca City by his mother as well as Robert Uballe, Tom Martin, Brian Hall and Derek Colvin. All of whom had a strong impact on Niko’s life. He attended Ponca City High School. Most recently, he had worked as a cook at Rib Crib. After high school, Niko began dating Taylor Davis. Niko was a kind, funny man, the “life of the party” who deeply loved his family and friends. Making others smile and caring for them gave him his greatest joy. With a heart of gold, he was still set in his ways. Niko also loved to play his PS3 and was inspired to travel after a memorable trip to Florida with his sister. His smile and brave zeal for life will be missed by those who loved him.

Survivors include his sons: Blaise Rodrigues of Ponca city, and Carter Rodrigues of Ponca City, girlfriend Taylor Davis of Ponca City; siblings: Sheena Colvin and husband Derek of Oklahoma City, OK, John Blair of Pueblo, CO, Michael Uballe of Ponca City, Amber Rodrigues of Ponca City, Savannah Martin of Ponca City, Ryan McWithey and Haley McWithey of California, grandmother Lucille Pacheaco of Oakdale, CA, aunts: Roxanne, Darlene, Trina, and Eva, as well as 16 nieces and nephews.

Niko was preceded in death by his brother Dakotah Martin and his mother.

Source: Trout Funeral Home