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Linda P. Rodriguez VIRGINIA BEACH - Dr. Linda P. Rodriguez, 68, of the 5200 block of Stratford Chase Drive, passed away Oct. 2, 2010 in her home. Dr. Rodriguez was born Oct. 28, 1941 in Cebu City, Philippines, to the late Marcial and Jacinta Padilla. She was a pediatrician with 37 years of solo private pediatric practice experience. Educated in the Philippines, she obtained her medical degree at the College of Medicine, Manila Central University in 1965. Thereafter, she did her rotating internship and later residency training in pediatrics at the Nassau County Medical Center in Long Island, N.Y. Dr. Rodriguez began incorporating nutrition into her pediatrics practice when she moved to Virginia in 1981. Dr. Rodriguez was board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Virginia Chapter. She was also a member of the Chesapeake Medical Society, the Philippine Medical Association of Southeastern Virginia, and her alma mater's Manila Central University Medical Association of America. She was past chairperson of Chesapeake General Hospital Department of Pediatrics, staff member of Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters, DePaul Hospital and Virginia Beach General Hospital. Since 1987, Dr. Rodriguez became a nationally sought-after speaker on children's health and nutrition, Attention Deficit Disorder, learning and behavior. In addition, Dr. Rodriguez was a valued member of Shaklee Corporations Field Science Committee for nutritional product development. She was a member of St. Matthew's Catholic Church, Ministries Choir, and TheWarayWaray Association of Tidewater. She is survived by her husband, Ernesto C. Rodriguez; five children, Ernest P. Rodriguez of Concord, Calif., Lilian R. Fu and husband Douglas of Oakland, Calif., Laurie R. Glick and husband Ryan of Virginia Beach, Eric J. Rodriguez and wife Lorraine of Virginia Beach and Leanne L. Rodriguez of Virginia Beach; two grandchildren, Maya O. Glick of Virginia Beach and Brandon T. Fu of Oakland, Calif.; her siblings, Salvador R. Padilla and wife Marian, Beatrice P. Duran and husband Emilio, Mercedes P. Roma, Wilfredo R. Padilla and wife Socorro, Justina P. Valdez and husband Irineo, Rolando R. Padilla and wife Erlinda, Rosario P. Batiller and husband Melchor, Helena P. Valentine and Marcial R. Padilla Jr. A funeral Mass will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. in St. Matthew's Catholic Church with the Rev. John Abe and the Rev. Rod Mingolio officiating. The burial will follow at Colonial Grove Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, Thursday and Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. with a wake Friday at 7 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com/.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Oct. 5, 2010.

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Harriet and Tom Cole

September 29, 2021

Dr Linda was so special. Talked to her many times and she always had such good advice. A true servant for helping people. She will always be missed. Blessings to her family, what a legacy Dr. Linda leaves. Beautiful.

Donna Titus

September 29, 2020

Linda...miss you still!.It is so hard to believe 10 years have passed since you left us. You will always be in my heart. I know you are watching over your family.

Barbara Loth

October 12, 2010

Dear Ernie and family,
I feel so blessed that God brought Dr. Linda into my life. She was my angel here on earth and I know that they are rejoicing in heaven, but I feel such a sadness and emptiness knowing that I can no longer pick up the phone and call her. She was so kind, compassionate and intelligent and never let me down. I will pray for your family.
Dr.Linda was my doctor and friend and helped me learn to put all of my trust in God. She will be truly missed.
Love

Wanda Horton

October 10, 2010

Dear Ernie and family. I am sadden to learn that Dr. Rodriguez's passed. Linda made a great impact on my family life and health. She left a legacy for all to foollow. My prayers are with you and your family.

Ann Christie

October 10, 2010

Dear Ernie and family,
The legacy Dr. Linda leaves her beautiful family is the many thousands of people she helped daily.

I know I have three remarkable children due to the time, energy and caring of Dr. Linda. They are healthy young adults,and teens now thanks in part to the strong wellness focus we sought thru her practice.

I know your heart is broken, I understand your pain. Let the memories of the wonderful home, children, and practice bring you warmth as you heal from your great loss.
With deepest appreciation and admiration for all she did,
Ann, Cody, William and Jordan Christie
Virginia Beach, VA

October 8, 2010

Dear Ernie and family. Our deepest condolences to you and each family member. Linda's cheerful and positive presence will be missed by all of us and we will miss seeing Linda with you at the various Shaklee events. Our prayers are with you and your family. Earle and Minda Knudson (Haymarket, VA)

Nancy Fickas

October 8, 2010

Dearest Ernie and Family,

We will dearly miss her kindness and compassion for others.

With Warmest Sympathy,

Nancy and Ken Fickas

Greg Moore

October 7, 2010

Dear Ernie and Family,
I am so sad to learn of Linda's passing. I'll always remember her warmth, knowledge, passion, & gift for caring & natural healing. Linda has left such an amazing legacy especially for her Shaklee family. She will live on as we continue to share what she has taught us. Thank you all so much for sharing her with us all these years! Sending strength and keeping you in my prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy,

Bob & Ute Jacobson

October 7, 2010

Dear Ernie and family,
We are so sorry for your loss.
Linda made a deep impression on our family. Her influence on our health and well being will have a lasting effect.
Best wishes

Susan Stephens

October 7, 2010

Dear Rodriguez Family,

I met Linda when she was speaking at a workshop in Jupiter, Florida about nine years ago. My 15-month old granddaughter, Olivia, was asthmatic and on several medications. Within a few weeks of phone consulting with Linda, Olivia was off all meds and has never had another attack. We phone consulted over several years and I am heartbroken to hear of her passing. She was the kindest, most caring doctor I've ever known and her love for her family was always evident in our conversations. May God bless each of you with His comfort as He holds you in the shelter of His arms.

Arline & Fred Foster

October 7, 2010

Dear Rodriquez family,
We are deeply saddened to hear of Dr. Linda's passing. She was so helpful to us in VA and our Shaklee business wherever we lived. Family and good health meant the world to her. She will be greatly missed. May God comfort you with love and wonderful memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

October 7, 2010

Ernie and Children:
May you be blessed in moments like this as we celebrate and share Linda's wonderful life with us. She will always be "SOMEONE SPECIAL" among us. We thank God for this precious "CIELITA LINDA" (real translation, "HEAVEN SENT" or "GIFT FROM HEAVEN".)

From: Socorro "Nene" L. Directo

Barbara Hemphill

October 7, 2010

Dear Rodriquez family,

I worked with Dr. Rodriquez many years ago but remember her as being a good and kind person. My thoughts are with you in your hour of sorrow.

Sandra , Bob, Christine, & Elizabeth Hood

October 7, 2010

Dear Linda - I will always remember you as a smart, caring, committed, wise & dedicated mentor, teacher, caregiver, mother, wife, & friend!

Dear Ernie & Family - I'm sorry for your time of grief; you had the best of her & we thank you for sharing so much of her over the years. She will be missed! But the gifts she left with us will be even greater!

Love always,
Sandra, Bob, Christine & Elizabeth Hood

October 7, 2010

Ernie and Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. May God bless you with peace and comfort.

Betty and Robert Thomas

October 6, 2010

Dear Mano Ernie & family,

Our deepest condolences on the passing of Mana Linda. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Life is eternal, and love is immortal, and death is only a horizon; Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.

May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.

Love From the Rosales & Cadiz families in Canada - Mila, Tintoy, Becca, Rory, and Pilar.

Scott & Sue Holdren

October 6, 2010

Dear Ernie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We have many wonderful memories of meeting up with the both of you at various Shaklee functions and fun times working with Linda on the Wellness Educator Seminars. Her smile, quick laugh and generosity are gems we will always cherish.
Wishing you comfort and strength,

Sheryl Turner

October 6, 2010

Dear Ernie and family - We are so sorry to hear of your amazing wife and mother's passing. We're sending you love and prayers for strength. Thank you so much for sharing her with us to help our families be healthier. She is an amazing woman who touched thousands of lives. She is being welcomed and celebrated in heaven...God's peace to you all. Marty and Sheryl Turner

October 6, 2010

Dr. Linda did not know me, but she helped me and my group so much throughout the years with her wonderful health information.
Everyone loved her and we were so saddened to hear of her death.
Gretchen & John Whie
San Antonio, TX

Fr John Abe

October 6, 2010

Our parish family has lost a wonderful and generous Christian lady. She will be missed by many, and we entrust her into the loving hands of Our Holy Redeemer, Jesus Christ Our Divine Physician. Fr. John Abe, Pastor of St. Matthew Parish

Loretta Nolan

October 6, 2010

To a very specail lady. Linda helped so many to good health with her knowledge. She was a beautiful soul with a heart to match.
We will miss you dear lady.

October 6, 2010

Dear Ernie and family--Lowell and I are deeply grateful for the time you shared Linda with all of us--and deeply sad that she is not here on earth with us--as you know she has impacted so many lives in so many ways--our hearts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
Linda and Lowell Dietz (Shaklee)

Cindy Aviles

October 6, 2010

I too only knew Linda through her Shaklee tapes and her appearance at the Shaklee convention.
As a mom and Grandma myself I know how much you will miss her. She was a blessing to many. Thanks to her loved ones for sharing her with all of us in the Shaklee field. May the Holy Spirit of God bring you comfort at this time with God's peace that passes understanding.
Love always in Christ,

Betty Rosenquist

October 6, 2010

We are so sorry to hear of Dr Linda's passing! Her advice and expertise concerning medical issues and nutrition were greatly appreciated! She was deeply respected.

Jennifer Glacken

October 6, 2010

Dr. Linda will be truly missed. She was a wonderful role model, teacher, trainer, and friend. Personally, I will miss her beautiful smile and her generous heart. The Shaklee Field will miss her dedication to improving the health of others.

With Deepest Sympathy,
Jennifer Glacken (Shaklee)

Tom & Nancy Douglas

October 6, 2010

Dr. Linda will be in our hearts forever. We only knew her through Shaklee tapes but she helped so many. Our thoughts are with Ernie and family and hope that the words of comfort from all who knew and loved her will help. Blessings to you all. Tom and Nancy Douglas from Ohio

Harriet and Tom Cole

October 6, 2010

Dear Ernie and Family, You all are in our prayers. Dr. Linda was a wonderful doctor and friend. She was always so helpful. She truly will be missed but her spirit will live on. What a beautiful legacy she leaves with you and her family. God bless. Sincerely,
Harriet and Tom Cole, (Shaklee)

Carol Hukari

October 6, 2010

I first met Linda some 12 years ago at a Shaklee event. She immediately impressed me with her professionalism, enthusiasm and true caring. Her passing is truly a loss for all of us. She will be missed.

Elena Giacomin Dennis

October 6, 2010

Linda was so highly respected for her knowledge in our Shaklee world. Her recommendations for children's health will be continually used. I met Linda on several occasions and had such high admiration for her.

My prayers are with you all.
Elena Giacomin Dennis

Jo Anne Haymore

October 6, 2010

Ernie and family,
My heart breaks for the loss you have suffered, and my heart cries for the friend I have lost. Even though I hadn't seen her as often as I would have liked since I moved from Tidewater, it was comforting to know she was "there". Her sweet and loving spirit will be missed by all who knew her.

Jo Ann & Dr. Earl Boltinghouse

October 6, 2010

Ernie & family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Linda was a wonderful person and caring doctor. We all loved her and her caring confidence. She will be missed by the Shaklee Field as well as her other friends.

Vicky Caskey

October 6, 2010

Dr. Linda will live on in our hearts and in our mission to better the health of children everywhere. Her advice and wisdom will live on in perpetuity as we continue to share her teachings.
May you be comforted with the knowledge that she was loved and will be missed by so many, and that her legacy lives on.

With love and respect, Dave and Vicky Caskey. Shaklee Business Leaders..Deland, Florida

October 5, 2010

To Mang Ernie and Family,
Our deepest sympathy for the lost of Dr.Linda . I will miss her sweet smile , the conversation we shared when I stop by to pick up some vitamins.We will miss her so much.
Our prayers are with you.
Bing, Zoilo Mary Vergara

Joyce Boyden

October 5, 2010

To the family of Dr. Linda Rodriguez,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. I cherish the time spent with Dr. Rodriguez and for all she taught us about nutrition and health when we lived in Virginia Beach from 1995-1999. With her guidance and treatment, my two boys and I regained our health from three different challenging situations. We will be forever grateful and thankful for her life and the impact she had on our lives. What a truly wonderful woman who helped and blessed so many people!

Most sincerely,
Joyce, Cameron and Shane Boyden

October 5, 2010

To the Rodriguez and Padilla Family,
Our hearts and our thoughts are with you at this time. She will truly be missed by all.
With lots of Love,
Katie and Scott McCracken

October 5, 2010

Ernie and Family,
Our love and prayers go out to you at this time. We thought a lot of Linda and will miss her. Think of you often.
Love,
Mary Ann Horton
& Family

October 5, 2010

our sincerest condolences to the bereaved family of the late Dr. Linda
Rodriguez. May her soul rests in PEACE...AMEN.

with love and prayers,

Lourdes and Medy M. Mendez
Tess, Bob and Brian Ozabal

October 5, 2010

My heart aches, the tears flow as we have lost such a beautiful caring Doctor, wife, mom, and friend to everyone who needed her. She helped so many. The Shaklee family will embrace all that she taught us. We will surround her family with love and support. That is what she would want. I love you Linda. You will always be in my heart. Donna TItus

Jim and Joy McGlaughlin

October 5, 2010

October 05, 2010

Mr. Ernie Rodrigeuz and Family
Our deepest condolences to you and your family for your loss. We will surely miss Dr. Linda. She is of great help to everyone. We love her.
With our prayers.

Jim and Joy McGlaughlin

Jim and Joy McGlaughlin

David Hernandez

October 5, 2010

Dr. Rodriguez was a wonderful, caring individual. I was blessed to have had the opportunity to consult with her. She gave people real help. She will be greatly missed. My condolences to the entire family.

Kelly Winslow

October 5, 2010

We are so saddened about the loss of Dr. Rodriguez. We loved her and your family and always enjoyed our visits even though we had to talk about dreaded taxes. We will miss her dearly. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers and that we are here for you always. Love, Kelly, Mike, Mary Beth, Debbie, Tonia and Tammie - K & M Winslow Associates, Inc.

October 5, 2010

My deepest sympathy to the Rodriguez Family. May she rests in peace.

Nenita E. Moreno

October 5, 2010

My deepest sympathy to the Rodriguez Family. May she rests in peace.

Caryl Mathieu

October 5, 2010

Dear Ernie, Ernest, Laurie, Lilian, Erik, and Leanne,
Words cannot express our deep sorrow for your loss. We loved dear Dr. Linda so very much and know she's in heaven. We will miss her dearly, always be blessed to have known her, and keep her with us in all that we do. We are here for all of you. your families and friends. Blessings in sympathy and love, Caryl, Mike, Douglas and Victoria.

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