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Monica Christine Rodriguez

1983 - 2006

BORN

1983

DIED

2006

Monica Rodriguez Obituary

Visitation for Monica Christine Rodriguez will be held at Golden Heart Ministries (1820 Baker Street) on Sunday, October 29, 2006 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. with an evening service beginning at 6:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Golden Heart Ministries on Monday morning, October 30, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Union Cemetery. Monica is preceded in death by her grandfather, Vincent Behill Sr.; two cousins, Monica Najera and Vincent Behill III. She is survived by her father, Frank T. Rodriguez; mother, Irene Escamilla; sisters, Melissa Escamilla and Sonia Rodriguez; brothers, Jose and Johnny Marroquin, Julian and Daniel Escamilla, Domingo and Daniel Rodriguez; grandparents, Victoria Behill, Gilberto V. Rodriguez and Anna T. Guzman as well as numerous other family members and friends. Monica enjoyed socializing and meeting different people. Wherever she went, she seemed to know someone. Whenever she was around, she made sure that you knew she was there. She was very outspoken and had a very good memory. She also enjoyed hanging out with her siblings and friends from the neighborhood. For additional service or floral delivery information, please contact Basham Funeral Care at 873-8200. Monica Christine Rodriguez Mar. 9, 1983 – Oct. 24, 2006 Basham Funeral Care

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Published by Bakersfield Californian on Oct. 28, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Monica Rodriguez

43 Entries

Ebony Cleveland

April 26, 2024

I miss u Monica I think of u every day u will b missed

Angel Monzon

January 20, 2022

Monica my dearest friend. I was really in shock and didn't want to believe it was true when i was told you passed away. We had just talked on the phone few days prior and now that you're gone we can't have those good conversations we used to have. I met you in high school bhs and we used to do so much together. Skating at skate land and hanging out after school at your pad. I even had a chance to meet your mom and brothers and sisters and a few cousins of yours too.. You may be gone but will never be forgotten and that's the truth.. Until we meet again friend take care yourself.. Love you lots.
-Angel monzon

Ebony Cleveland

November 15, 2020

I miss u monica and to her brother im the one that called 2 weeks after her death and u told me about it along time ago

Liz Behill

October 25, 2007

Our sweet Monica, the time is just flying by and 1 year has passed us by. Yes it's been a whole year since you've been gone. If we could only turn back the clock you would be with us today. We miss you so much. You will always be loved and missed. Your Tio Michael & Tia Liz

MELISSA ESCAMILLA

October 24, 2007

MAN TODAY IS A WHOLE YEAR YOU BEEN GONE AND IT DONT EVEN FEEL LIKE IT... IT SEEMS LIKE YOU WERE JUST HERE YESTERDAY WITH US... YOUR NIECE IS SO BIG ALREADY SHE IS FIVE MONTHS NOW... I WISH YOU WERE HERE TO HOLD HER AND KISS HER TO...
I KNOW YOUR WATCHING HER GROW THOUGH FROM HEAVEN... SISTER I WILL NEVER EVER FORGET YOU I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND MISS YOU MORE THEN EVER... YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS LOVE ALWAYS YOUR LIL SIS. MELISSA ESCAMILLA AND YOUR NIECE MONIKA NEVAEH DOMINGES!!!

Sonya Rodriguez

May 2, 2007

Wow girl its May already... This year is going by so fast! When i went to see you for easter i didn't know you had your stone already? It's so nice and even your pictures on it! I had a good time with tia and all the cousins. That was the first Easter i spent with them it was so much fun! Cousin Lulu has a house wit Joseph and Lonie... Everyones doing pretty good! Dad called me trippen the other day i wasn't really in the mood for all that tho... You know girl! Well I got to get back to work! I love n miss you so much!

MELISSA ESCAMILLA

April 4, 2007

HEY MY BEAUTIFUL ANGEL... I MISS YOU SO MUCH MONICA, YOUR NEICE SHOULD BE BORN NEXT MONTH, I CANT WAIT TO TELL HER ALL ABOUT YOU AND TAKE HER TO VISIT YOU... IM GOING TO NAME HER MONIKA WITH A K THATS HOW YOU USE TO SPELL IT WELL MY BIG SISTER I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO MUCH BUT I GOTTA GO BUT I'LL BE BACK SOON... LOVE YA MELISSA

Sonya Rodriguez

April 4, 2007

Hey sister, I talked to dad last night he said hello! He really misses you and he loves you with all his heart. Well girl I'll be there to visit with you this weekend! I can't wait to just sit and tell you everything! I miss you! I love you so much Monica.

Melissa Escamilla

March 27, 2007

HEY THERE MY BEAUTIFUL BIG SISTER, I MISS YOU SO MUCH, MONICA I KNOW WE HAD OUR UPS AND DOWNS AND WE ARGUED ALOT BUT THAT STILL NEVER MADE ME STOP LOVING YOU, I HATE THE FACT THAT YOUR GONE ITS NOT FAIR YOU WERE MY ONLY SISTER, THE ONLY ONE I HAD AND THE ONLY ONE I WANTED NO ONE IN THIS WORLD CAN TAKE YOU PLACE, I PROMISE... GIRL YOU DONT KNOW HOW BAD I JUST WANT TO WAKE UP ONE MORNING AND HEAR YOUR VOICE OR HEAR YOU LAUGHING, MONICA LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH AND I CANT WAIT TILL THE DAY WE SEE EACHOTHER AGAIN...LOVE YOU FOREVER YOUR LITTLE SIS MELISSA

Liz Behill

March 12, 2007

Hi my lovely Monica. Well the day you were born has come and gone and you are celebrating your new life with Jesus. I know that you are gone and we must go on. I just pray that your mom finds the peace that God has for her. Well, your birthday this year wasn't too happy for us but it was a beautiful day the day you were born. We miss you Monica and soon we will all be together. Love you always, Tia Liz

MELISSA ESCAMILLA

March 9, 2007

HEY BIG SIS HAPPY BIRTHDAY, I BET YOU AND GRAMPS ARE HAVING A BLAST TODAY HUH! GIRL I MISS YOU SO SO MUCH, I STILL CANT BELIEVE HE TOOK YOU FROM US. MONICA GUESS WHAT, YOUR HAVING A NIECE I REALLY WISH YOU WOULDVE HAD THE CHANCE TO MEET HER, I PROMISE I WILL TELL HER ALL ABOUT YOU WHEN SHE GETS OLD ENOUGH. WELL BIG SIS IM GONNA CLOSE FOR NOW HAPPY B-DAY AGAIN I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO MUCH!!!

Irene Escamilla

March 9, 2007

GOD'S SPECIAL ANGEL

God needed a special Angel
One loving, good and kind
And so he chose you Monica
And left us all behind

The tears we cry are many
Our hearts are filled with pain
But our loss upon this earth
Was surely heaven's gain

And though your heart no longer beats
Your memory lives within us
Time can never erase the love for
Our Monica my Daughter, Sister, and Friend.

Happy Birthday again sweetie
with love Mom & family

Irene Escamilla

March 9, 2007

Happy Birthday beautiful, today is your 24th birthday. Monica I miss you dearly, not a day goes by that I don't think about you. It's going on five months since you have been gone, and still I don't understand why you had to go so soon. Monica you never said I'm leaving, you never said good bye. You were gone before I knew it, and only God knew why. If love alone could have saved you. You never would have died. In life I loved you dearly, in death I love you still. In my heart you hold a place that no one else could ever fill. Monica it broke my heart to lose you, but you know what sweetie, you didnt go alone. For part of me went with you the day God took you home.

Love you always baby girl
mom

sonya

March 9, 2007

hey... i just wanted to say Happy Birthday. =) i love you Monica! I miss you! Im sorry, Im sorry i didn't get you know you! oh im so sorry i didn't make the time! Happy Birthday love! I miss you!

Sonya Rodriguez

February 23, 2007

hey pretty lady its ur lil sis mz. Sonya! How are you doing??? Well ur birthday's coming up? I wonder what ur mom and them are gonna do??? That same day is my last day here at the school i work at, im gonna be working at a prison here in Arizona. I'll be safe, don't worry, i think it actually will be a really cool expirence! (how ever you spell that! lol!) They'll even pay for my tuition if i go back to college! I'm really excited about it! Well sis i gots ta get back to work while im still here! I miss you much! Im really hopeing I'll be able to go to Cali and just chill wit you for a while! i don't know when but soon, k sis!

Te Quiero Mucho!

Stephanie Hernandez (Garcia)

February 6, 2007

Monica...I miss you and I wish that I could have told you so many things and I wish that every time I thought of you I would have picked up the phone to call you just say hi. I wish that I had been a better friend to you and kept in touch more. I thought that we had more time. I pulled out all of our old pics and letters from 8th grade and I just can't believe you're gone but I will carry you in my heart always.

Michael Behill

February 4, 2007

Hey Monica, sorry I haven't wrote but it's been so hard. I just don't want to believe your not here any more. I miss you very much. I know at times I was hard on you but it was only because I loved you. I really could use your laugh right now. Your the only one that could bring me up with that laugh. Monica I'm sorry for not spending more time with you while you were here but I promise that when I get to heaven I'll spend all eternity with you and gramps. I miss him. Tell him I love him. You know mija one of your biggest concerns was that your mom gets saved and makes it to heaven, along with your brothers & sister.Well don't give up. It will happen. Acts 16:31, Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household." see Monica, your saved, that means your family will be saved.Praise GOD! I love you mija. See you soon. Tio Michael.

Tia Liz Behill

February 2, 2007

Hi mija, as the days keep going by I still can't sink it in my head that your gone. I have your picture up and when I see it I ask myself, "is it really true?" Sadly but yes it's true. Well I know that your in a better place. The way this world is going it won't be long until Jesus comes to take us out of here. I can't wait. :) We love and miss you so much. We just can't say it enough times. See you soon. Tia Liz

MELISSA ESCAMILLA

January 29, 2007

MY BEAUTIFUL SISTER UP ABOVE,
WATCH AND GUARD ME WITH YOUR LOVE,
AND PROMISE ME, YOU'LL ALWAYS BE,
BY MY SIDE PROTECTING ME!!!

MONICA I MISS YOU SO SO MUCH, THERE IS NOT A SINGLE DAY THAT GOES BY THAT I DONT THINK OF YOU OR LOOK AT YOUR PICTURES, I REALLY WISH YOU WERE HERE TO BE APART OF YOUR NIECE/OR NEPHEWS LIFE. I KNOW HOW MUCH YOU LOVED BABIES AND I KNOW HOW MUCH YOU WOULDVE LOVED MINE, AND I WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT IF I HAVE A GIRL IM GOING TO NAME HER AFTER YOU HER TIA MONICA. SISTER I HAVE TO GO NOW BUT UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN IN MY HEART IS WERE I'LL KEEP YOU. I LOVE YOU GIRL LOVE ALWAYS YOUR LITTLE SIS ISSA!!!

DEDICATION: KELLY ROLAND (STOLE)

Sonya Rodriguez

January 19, 2007

SISTA LUV, I MISS YA!! SORRY ITS BEEN A WHILE...HAPPY NEW YEAR! U N YOUR GRANDPA WERE PARTYING UP A STORM WIT THE OTHER ANGELS HUH! UR GONNA BE A TIA? WOW CONGRATS!!! GUESS WHAT I GOT A NEW APARTMENT!! ITS SO PRETTY I LUV IT! I MISS YOU! I WISH SO MUCH THAT WE COULD HAVE SPENT SO MUCH MORE TIME TOGETHER! WELL LUVS, I WILL BE BACK SOON K!

UR OTHER HALF,
SONYA!

Rose Juarez

January 18, 2007

In everyones darkness there is a rey of light. Monica was and is the rey of light, because I know that her Grandfather and Monica have become the families gardian angles.

January 17, 2007

IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR BEAUTIFUL
DAUGHTER,GRANDAUGHTER & SISTER
MONICA CHRISTINE RODRIGUEZ
AKA GUMBY

MAR.9, 1983 OCT. 24, 2006

IF TEARS COULD BUILD
A STAIR WAY AND MEMORIES
A LANE. WE WOULD WALK RIGHT
UP TO HEAVEN AND BRING YOU BACK AGAIN!

Irene Escamilla

January 17, 2007

Good morning my beautiful sweet angel. I miss you and Grandpa very much. It was hard going through, the Holidays with out you two. Its just not the same any more because a part of my life is gone. Monica guess what you are going to be a tia, Your little sister melissa is having a baby. And me well I think it is time to be a Grandmother. Monica I guess I will never understand why you had to go so soon, but if you could do me a favor, let me know some how some way that you are ok where you are at so I can feel better in my heart, and take care of Gramps for us please. I Love You Monica you are always in my thoughts and your mother will never forget you.

tony najera

January 17, 2007

monica whats up cuz cant believe your really gone i know that you looked up to me a whole lot me and you were pretty close growing up its so hard for me to believe that your really gone its been months now and it still tears me up thinking about you or looking at pictures of the funeral grandma is out here visiting she brought me some letters you had wrote to me and brenda when you were doing your lil vacation time well mija i know your in a happier place now you will always be in my heart tell gramps i said hi and i'll see you guys when i get there your big cousin tony

Sonya Rodriguez

November 14, 2006

Hey Woman,
How are you, I miss you Monica! You know, Everytime I think of you I get the chills. I know its because its you and I don't know if you hear me but I always say hi! Monica your such a beautiful woman, inside and out. And I only know that because of your family, they had so many wonderful things to say about you! Monie, Ima go now but I'll be back soon, K! I Love You!

Tia Liz Behill

November 8, 2006

My niece Monica,
Do I miss you? Yes. Are there things that I should of told you? Yes. Things that we should of did together. Yes. I don't want to have regrets because whether they were good or bad times we had, atleast we had them. I will always love you. I'm so thankful that you were a part of my life. Love you always, Tia Liz

Joseph Behill

November 2, 2006

To my cusin, I miss you so much. i am so sorry. I wish I could have gone home and seen you one last time. I love you Monica tell grandpa I said hi. your cuz joey

Irene Escamilla

November 1, 2006

To my beautiful sweet Daughter Monica,
though i'm missin you, i'll find a way to get through, livin without you.
Cuz you were my Daughter, my strength, and my pride,
only God may know why,
still i will get by.

Who woulda known that you'd have to go,
so suddenly so fast.
How could it be a bitter sweet memory,
will be all that we have left.
And now that your gone,
everyday i go on,
but lifes just not the same.
Im so empty inside and my tears i cannot hide,
though i'll try to face the pain.

There was a so many things, that we could have said,
if time was on our side, now that your gone,i can still feel you near
so i'll smile with every tear that i cry.
Though i'm missin you
i'll find a way to go through
livin without you
cuz you were my Daughter, my strength and my pride
only God may know why, still i will get by.
How sweet were the closest of friends
but i'll wait for the day
that i see you again
all though
i'm missin you
i'll find a way cuz
you were my Daughter
my strength and my pride
only God may know why
still i will get by.
i'm missing you
oh yes i am
i'm missin you. someday Monica I know that I will see you again, but for now you will always be with me, in my thoughts, heart, and in loving memory of you.

Love you always sweetie, your Mom

Sonya Rodriguez

October 30, 2006

Oh my dearest Monica, What to say??? I miss you so much now more then ever, so lost in words. I always knew we would see eachother again but sister I could have never imagined this. BEAUTIFUL is the one word to discribe you, I luvs ya sis, I know your really watching me now so i now know i will be protected from all the world has to throw my way...guess what, I met your brothers, very handsome young men. Your very beautiful, stong hearted sister Melissa, and you sweet mom. Girl give them your strenght they need that right now okay. and hey between you and i that half dollar i gave you, you better not spend it! Cuz ima ask you where its at when i see ya alright n now you can't say i never gave you anything...LOL!

I Love You SO SO Very Much Girl

YOUR OTHA LIL SIS,
Sonya Christine Rodriguez

Diana Rodriguez

October 30, 2006

Irene, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and the family. Monica was very much loved by all and she will be missed.

Love,
Diana Rodriguez and family

Debi & Gilly Ruiz & Family

October 30, 2006

TO MONICA'S FAMILY, WE WERE VERY SAD TO HEAR OF HER DEATH, WE LIKE TO EXTEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY. SHE WAS A VERY GOOD CARING PERSON AND FOR SURE I KNOW SHE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HER. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME, GOD BLESS

Sophia Perez

October 30, 2006

I am sorry to hear about the loss. Monica is now dancing with the angels!! My Deepest sympathy, from Sonya Rodriguez's sister.

Marta Valenzuela

October 29, 2006

Irene, Melissa, Joe, Johnny, Danny & Julian we were very sorry to hear about Monica.

Our Codolences to all of you.

Irene stay strong for your family even though it may be very hard for at this moment, just remember Monica is with your dad now and I am sure he will take care of her for you.

Lots of love to all of you!!

Johnny, Marta, Aaron, Anthony & Alyssa Valenzuela.

John & Martha Arenas

October 28, 2006

I will begin by expressing our deepest condolences to the family. Our prayers will be with you all. We never got the pleasure of meeting Monica. The expression of our sympathy comes from Sonya Rodriguez's grandparents

With Prayers Always,
John & Martha Arenas

GILBERT CALDERON

October 28, 2006

WOW IM SO SORRY TO HEAR THIS LOST! I JUST WANNA SAY IM HERE FOR ALL THE FAMILY! ESCAMILLA!!
WE WILL SEE MONICA AGAIN AT THE CROSSROADS. WE ALL HEAR FOR YOU RODRIGUEZ FAMILY.. BE STRONG MELISSA,JOSE,JOE,DANIEL,JULIAN
MOST OF ALL IRENE!!
FROM UR CUZZIN GILBERT AKA X
FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME

P.S.I WILL MAKE A DEDICATION SONG ABOUT MONICA!!
I KNOW SHE WAS A GOOD PERSON!!!
R.I.P.
ONE LOVE GILBERT CALDERON

GILBERT CALDERON

October 28, 2006

veronica gonzales

October 28, 2006

We would like to send all of our love and prayers to the family at this time. My husband and I knew Monica mainly because of her awesome grandma Victoria. She always had monica at Bethany.I remember as a teen being at Victoria's house and seeing monica growing into a young lady.I mostly remember about 2 months ago she came to Bethany and I got to pray with her and the Lord really touched her. monica was one of the most out going girls and she was always full of stories to make us laugh we will miss her and her smile.
David&VeronicaGonzales

Lena Barraza Guerra

October 28, 2006

Dang i cant believe the shocking news i recieved on thursday..it brought tears to my eyes, i knew Monica for around 11 years i got the chance to meet her in jr high.. we use to hang around together and sometimes get in trouble but nothing really bad...i had good times with her. Monica will always remain in my heart. My blessing and prayers go out to her parents and brothers and sisters and family. Its going to be hard to say good bye but god wanted his angel back. I will always remeber the good times we had. I will miss u girl.

MELISSA ESCAMILLA

October 28, 2006

MONICA MY SISTER, I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO MUCH! I WISH I WOULD OF TOLD YOU HOW MUCH YOU MEAN TO ME, BUT I DIDNT GET THE CHANCE TO. IT HURTS SO BAD TO KNOW THAT I CANT SEE YOUR FACE OR HEAR YOUR VOICE AGAIN. WELL HAVE FUN IN HEAVEN AND TELL GRANDPA I SAID HI. LOVE YOU FOREVER YOUR LITTLE SISTER MELISSA E.

Cisco /Estella Perez

October 28, 2006

May God bless your family Irene in this time of sorrow.Irene keep your
eyes on Jesus you and your family.
"I will lift up mine eyes unto
the hills, from whence cometh my
help. My help cometh from the
Lord, which made heaven and
earth. Psalm 121:1,2
We knew Monica when she attended
Send the Light Ministries on Baker,
She would always ask me if Cisco &
I were doing ok!, Now I asked Monica are you doing ok!
God bless every family member of
Monica....Because greater is he that is in you,than he that is in the world. 1John 4:4

October 28, 2006

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006

Triston Rahder

October 27, 2006

Wow! Where to start with Monica. Monica has been my friend since I was like 8 hanging out at school and running back and forth to and from our houses when she lived on Balboa. Monica loved me and my son like no other friend and we loved her right back. No matter what she was going through and how life was treating her Monica was always a cool girl. All I can really say is I love Monica and will miss her like no other.

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