Cruz H. Rodriguez Obituary (1927

Cruz "Delores" H. Rodriguez, 87, was called to heaven on June 11, 2014 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by loved ones in Toppenish, Washington. Cruz was born in Iowa, May 3, 1927, to Magdaleno and Altagracia Hernandez. Cruz was often seen watering her flowers and working in her beautiful garden. Her love and loyalty to GOD has always been a staple in her selfless efforts to support her family and others. "If GOD is willing" she would say. To Cruz, family always came first. Whether you were a son, daughter, grandson, granddaughter, niece, nephew, she would always welcome you in to her home with open arms and a hot meal. Cruz's love and compassion cannot be replicated. She will dearly be loved and missed by many. The family would like to thank Cruz's daughter Annie Rodriguez for the patience, love and care that she provided to her mother in her final years with us. Thank you to her grandchildren Eric Hinojosa, Johnny Hinojosa, and David Hinojosa for caring for her and your constant presence in her final years. And thank you to Rosie Perez for your care and the spiritual support you provided to your "second mother." The family is also very grateful for the support of Memorial Hospice in her final days. Missing her dearly will be her siblings, Jane Perez, Jovita Castilleja, Mary Galaviz, Petra Esqueda (Raul), Phyllis Aguilar, Jenny Vela, Carmen Rubalcaba, Mike Hernandez Jr. (Paulina), Frank Hernandez (Tina). Cruz will also be missed dearly by her children Henry Rodriguez (Cindy), Jim Rodriguez (Kimberley), Danny Rodriguez (Kay), Carlos Rodriguez (Kevi), Lilly Armijo, Pete Rodriguez, Sally Murphy (Ken), Annie Rodriguez, Rick Rodriguez (Janie), 30 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren will also miss her dearly. She was preceded in death by her mother and father - Magdaleno and Altagracia Hernandez; siblings, Suzie Munoz, Joe Hernandez, Cesar Hernandez, Paul Hernandez and Richard Hernandez; children, Jose Rodriguez, David Rodriguez, Eliza Rodriguez, Charlie Rodriguez, Johnny Rodriguez, and Michael Rodriguez. Visitation will be on Sunday, June 15 and Monday, June 16, 2014 from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Shaw and Sons Funeral Directors in Yakima, WA. There will also be a viewing and Rosary on Tuesday June 17, 2014 from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm at St. Aloysius Church in Toppenish, WA. Funeral services will be held on June 18, 2014 at St. Aloysius Church in Toppenish, WA at 11:00 am. To share some memories or condolences with Delores' family please visit www.shawandsons.com.