Gloria Rodriguez

Obituary of Gloria P. Rodriguez

Rodriguez, Gloria P. 1/8/ 1923 - 2/15/18 "Nana" Gloria passed away at the age of 95 surrounded by loving family sharing her stories of love and laughter. Preceded in death by husband Fernando Rodriguez (2/3/04) and brother Oscar Paredes. Survived by sisters Mary Valenzuela and GP Montijo; children Fernando (Gloria Day), Larry (Tamie Hawkins) and Stella "Chunkie" Camacho (David); grandchildren Vanessa Rodriguez, Carley Rodriguez (Matthew Leon), Gabriel Camacho (Cara), Davina Gallon (Aaron), Marcy Camacho (Joel Lacitignola), Luis Camacho (Amy); great-grand children Kenadee Amado, Sidney Rone (Jason), Emersen Amado, Rylee Rose Amado, Alyssa Camacho, Lyla Lacitignola, Mia Lacitignola, Garrett Gallon, Nora Camacho and great-great grandchild Ava Faith Rone. Born in Naco, Arizona, Gloria was a Tucson resident since 1933, living in La Reforma, Barrio Historical and near Reid Park. She attended Santa Cruz ES, Safford JH and Tucson HS. In addition to being a homemaker and babysitter, Gloria was very involved in the community. She started the Tucson Twenty-Teen Club and Club Arco Iris (non-profit social organizations for women unmarried and married). Gloria was also involved in the Villa Maria Nursing Home Auxiliary, Columbiettes, Tucson High Reunion and Club Astro Luz. She worked briefly as a Spanish teacher and for the U.S. Census as a Spanish interviewer. The family would like to thank the many caretakers for her last years: Sandy, JoJo, GP, Celia, Irma, Denisse, Maria, Anna and Kozzy Kare Assisted Living. Services are 2/28/18 St. Ambrose Church 300 S. Tucson Blvd. Rosary 10 am, Visitation, Mass 11 am followed by gravesite service at Holy Hope. Reception afterwards at Knights of Columbus 601 S. Tucson, Blvd.
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Rosary

FEB 28. 10:00 AM St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church 300 S. Tucson Boulevard TUCSON, AZ, US, 85716

Visitation

FEB 28. 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church 300 S. Tucson Boulevard TUCSON, AZ, US, 85716

Funeral Mass

FEB 28. 11:00 AM St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church 300 S. Tucson Boulevard TUCSON, AZ, US, 85716

Interment

Holy Hope Cemetery 3555 N. Oracle Road Tucson, AZ, 85705
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