Rosalina M. Rodriguez

November 23, 1950 - December 10, 2012

Obituary For Rosalina M. Rodriguez

Rosalina Martin Rodriguez, age 62 of Raleigh, NC, passed away on Monday, December 10, 2012. She was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico to the late Rosa Garrido and Miguel Martin on November 23, 1950. Rosalina spent her childhood in Caguas, Puerto Rico where she grew up alongside her sister and two brothers Ã¢â?¬â?? Vivienne, Francisco and Miguel. Her childhood home was next door to her beloved grandparents who were a lasting influence throughout her life. She received a bachelorÃ¢â?¬â?¢s degree in biology from the University of Puerto Rico. On December 28, 1973 she married Jesus Rodriguez and the following year they moved to Maryland, where they lived for six years. In 1980, they moved to Raleigh, NC with their three young children. While raising three children and teaching mathematics at Cardinal Gibbons High School, she completed her masterÃ¢â?¬â?¢s degree in Industrial Engineering from NC State University. She then began a career with the Environmental Protection Agency spanning 22 years. She devoted time and energy to many causes for which she cared deeplyÃ¢â?¬â??from working with migrant ministry at St. Francis of Assisi soon after arriving in Raleigh, to serving on the Patient and Family Advisory Board at the UNC Cancer Center. Family and friends were RosalinaÃ¢â?¬â?¢s passion and delight. She traveled with them often to destinations both local and abroad. The ocean held a special place in her heartÃ¢â?¬â??many lasting memories were created at Luquillo, PR and Sunset Beach, NC. She took great joy in cooking and was an avid reader. Some of her simple pleasures included picking strawberries in the spring, walking with family and friends, working in her garden, exploring new neighborhoods, and celebrating moments both big and small. She was blessed to meet and spend time with her two new grandchildren. Rosalina is survived by her husband, Jesus; her three children, Jesus, Cristina and Juan Carlos; two grandchildren, Adrian Jesus and Nyala Rosalyn; and her sister Vivienne and two brothers Francisco and Miguel. She also leaves behind many loving relatives and friends who know that she loved them dearly.

The visitation will be held at 4:30 pm on Friday, December 14, 2012 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Parlor. The funeral mass will take place at 5:30 pm. The mass will be followed by the inurnment of Rosalina's ashes in the St. Francis Memorial Garden and a reception in Jacoba Hall at The Franciscan School, adjacent to the church.

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14 Dec

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St. Francis of Assisi R.C. Church 11401 Leesville Road RALEIGH, NC 27613 Get Directions »

14 Dec

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St. Francis of Assisi R.C. Church 11401 Leesville Road RALEIGH, NC 27613 Get Directions »

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September 01, 2020

Jaime y Lili Collazo

Nuestro mas sentido pesame a Jesus, Juan Carlos, Jesus (hijo), Cristina, y hermanos de Rosalina: Vivienne, Panchi y Miguel. Es dificil aceptar la perdida de una persona tan querida y tan especial. Que Dios les siga brindando la fortaleza necesaria para manejar esta sentida perdida. Un abrazo para todos.
September 01, 2020

Laura Caruso-Kofoid

I feel blessed to have known her and to have had her children as my students--so many pass through our lives unremarked, but she was extraordinary. After this hard passage, I hope you all will be illuminated for the rest of your lives by her light.
September 01, 2020

Bob Harrison

Though I only knew Rosalina for a brief time, I was immediately and continually uplifted by her honesty, courage and compassion for others. Please accept my sincere condolence and know that Rosalina lives on in all that were so wonderfully touched by her.
September 01, 2020

Purnima & Jayesh Kotiya

Rosalina, your smile, caring personality & loving nature will always keep you alive. Juan Carlos' , Cristina & Jesus, your mom will be missed by friends. May God will put her Soul to an eternal peace. Purnima & Jayesh Kotiya.
September 01, 2020

Rita Vestal

She was a true and dear friend. She will be greatly missed.
September 01, 2020

Sister Lenette Marcello, SND

Dear Jesus, Cristina, Juan Carlos and Jesus, My deep sympathy, love and prayers to you. Rosalina was a delight to know, and her love will always be with those who are blessed to be touched by her spirit. I have fond memories of teaching with her at CGHS and of knowing each of you. You are in my thoughts and in my heart.
September 01, 2020

Chet, Miki, Emily & Drew Wayland

Rosalina was always a bright spot in all of our days. Her kindness toward each of us was immeasurable and we are deeply saddened by her passing. Her joy and beautiful spirit lives on in her family and we hold you all in our prayers. May peace be with you.
September 01, 2020

Denise Gerth

To the Rodriguez Family, Please accept my deepest sympathy on the death of Rosalina. She was a wonderful, kind and vibrant woman who will be deeply missed.
September 01, 2020

The Heath Family

Our whole family is so lucky to have been entwined with the Rodriguez family all these years! We are very grateful for every moment spent with Rosalina, and we look forward to many more special times with her remarkable loved ones. Much love to all of you--you are in our prayers!
September 01, 2020

Joann Kelleher

Rosalina was a great person. I had the privilege to work with her at EPA and at St. Francis. Rosalina will be deeply missed.
September 01, 2020

Bella and Ernest Burniston

Dear Rodriguez Family, We were so deeply sorry to hear of Rosalina's death. She was a lovely lady with a beautiful smile and a caring way about her. We did not meet often but when we did, we talked and laughed as if we had been together yesterday. Jesus, Cristina and Juan Carlos your mother was a joy and I am very glad to have known her. In sorrow, Bella and Ernie Burniston
September 01, 2020

Maribel ColÃ?Â³n

Mi mas sentido psame a la familia Rodriguez por la perdida de la tan querida Rosalina. Excelente compaera de trabajo amante a la vida, su familia y su fe, la voy a extraar en cantidad. Que descances en paz.
September 01, 2020

Martha Worley

We were do sorry to hear about Rosalina's death. She was my special friend. We always said the best thing about our house on N. Hawthorne Way was the Rodriguez family.