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Benita Rodriguez Obituary

Benita Dearo Rodriguez

El Paso - Beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Benita Dearo Rodriguez passed away on Friday August 14,2020, a strong, firm and loving lady whom we called mom. Her words were Law she would say "Aqui nomas mis chicharones truenan. Si no les gusta ni modo". She became a widow at a very young age. Mom and Dad (Jose Rodriguez) were married for only 8 years. When dad passed away, she was left to raise 2 little girls and pregnant with another little baby girl on the way. Being an only child, this was a tremendous change in her life. But she managed to raise 3 young ladies, always making sure we had a roof over our heads, food on the table and clean clothes on our backs. She raised us to be strong, hardworking and tough. Mom loved going out dancing, she was always fixed up in her best from head to toe. Her long black hair flowing with curls and of course her "arracadas". Her favorite food was red cheese enchiladas. Her passion was music and being outside working in the yard and taking care of her plants. Our mother was a happy person, always smiling and laughing. She lived a long happy life, 82 years she gave us. Still making sure her little girls were taken care of.

She is survived by her 3 daughters: Rita R. Baca (Peter Baca Jr.), Raquel Rodriguez (Luke Anthony Rodriguez), Joanna Duran (Alfredo Duran); 9 grandchildren: Peter Baca III (Sami Kreider Baca), Michelle Baca (Gregory Lonnie Richens), Luke Anthony Rodriguez II, Joseph Anthony Rodriguez, Erik Mallot Rodriguez McVay, Angel Cheyenne Rodriguez, Teresa Alexis Rodriguez, Isabella Duran, Abigail Duran; and 1 great granddaughter Audrey Lynn Baca.

Visitation: Thursday, August 20, 2020 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm with Rosary at 6:00pm at Mt. Carmel Funeral Home. Prayer Service: Friday, August 21, 2020 at 10:00am at Mt. Carmel Funeral Home.






Querida madre, abuela y bisabuela, Benita Dearo Rodríguez falleció el viernes 14 de agosto del 2020, siendo una dama fuerte, firme y cariñosa a quien llamábamos mamá. Sus palabras eran Ley, ella diría ""Aquí nomás mis chicharrones truenan, y si no les gusta ni modo"". Quedó viuda a una edad muy temprana. Mamá y papá (José Rodríguez) estuvieron casados solo por ocho años. Cuando papá falleció, ella se quedó para criar a sus dos niñas y estaba embarazada de otra niña. Siendo hija única, este fue un cambio tremendo en su vida. Pero logró criar a tres señoritas, siempre asegurándose de que tuviéramos un techo sobre nuestras cabezas, comida en la mesa y ropa limpia en la espalda. Nos crió para ser fuertes, trabajadores y duros. A mamá le encantaba salir a bailar, siempre estaba arreglada de la cabeza a los pies. Su largo cabello negro que fluye con rizos y por supuesto sus ""arracadas"". Su comida favorita eran las enchiladas de queso rojo. Su pasión era la música y estar al aire libre trabajando en el jardín y cuidando sus plantas. Nuestra madre era una persona feliz, siempre sonriendo y riendo. Vivió una vida larga y feliz, nos dio 82 años juntos. Aún asegurándose de que sus hijas fueran atendidas. Le sobreviven sus tres hijas: Rita R. Baca (Peter Baca Jr.), Raquel Rodríguez (Luke Anthony Rodríguez), Joanna Duran (Alfredo Duran); sus nueve nietos: Peter Baca III (Sami Kreider Baca), Michelle Baca (Gregory Lonnie Richens), Luke Anthony Rodriguez II, Joseph Anthony Rodríguez, Erik Mallot Rodríguez McVay, Angel Cheyenne Rodríguez, Teresa Alexis Rodríguez, Isabella Durán, Abigail Durán y su bisnieta Audrey Lynn Baca. El velorio será el jueves 20 de agosto del 2020 de 4:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. con el rosario a las 6:00 p.m. en Mt. Carmel Funeral Home. El servicio de oración será el viernes 21 de agosto del 2020 a las 10:00 a.m. en Mount Carmel Funeral Home.

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Published by El Paso Times from Aug. 18 to Aug. 19, 2020.

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The Nelson

August 19, 2020

Our Dear Joanna,
May Jehovah’s promises bring you comfort during this difficult time and knowing you have friends that love you very much! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Aga’pe
Ray, Patricia & Brianna

Jennifer Valdez

August 19, 2020

Although I only met her once, I felt like I knew her well. She raised good daughters. I personally know one of them and she is my best friend. If Joanna is half the person her mom was then I can just imagine the strong beautiful woman Benita was. Soon we will see her again. May Jehovah give you all the strength and peace you all need at this time. With much love, Aron & Jennifer Valdez

T D

August 19, 2020

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief, and find comfort from knowing that God draws close to the broken-hearted.

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