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Lydia Rodriguez

1962 - 2025

Lydia Rodriguez obituary, 1962-2025, Clovis, CA

BORN

1962

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Whitehurst Sullivan Burns & Blair Funeral Home

836 E. Nees Ave.

Fresno, California

Lydia Rodriguez Obituary

Lydia lived a fulfilling and impactful life. Lydia grew up in Sanger, California with her father, Efren, mother Rebecca, brother Efren, and sister Terry. She attended Sanger High School, where she met many friends who she remained close to throughout her life. Lydia deeply cherished her many childhood trips to the Palm Springs area to spend time with her cousins.

After high school, she attended Fresno State where she met George, her husband of 36 years, and earned her Bachelor's Degree in Social Work. She worked most of her professional career at Central Valley Regional Center in Fresno, where she served the developmentally disabled and their families. While working at CVRC she also raised two children, George and Matthew Rodriguez. She cherished the time spent raising her children with her husband George.

Throughout her life, Lydia touched the lives of those around her including her family, many friends, coworkers, and clients that she served at Central Valley Regional Center. She was deeply compassionate in supporting those close to her and brought joy to everyone she interacted with.

Lydia is proceeded in death by her father Efren Coronado, mother Rebecca Coronado, brother Efren Coronado, and husband George Rodriguez III.

Lydia is survived by her sister Terry Wyrick, and sons George Rodriguez IV and Matthew Rodriguez.

Funeral service will be held on Friday, November 7, 2025 at The Well, Clovis, CA at 11:00 a.m. A committal service and reception will follow.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Fresno Bee from Nov. 2 to Nov. 5, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Lydia Rodriguez

Nov

7

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

The Well Community Church - Clovis Campus

325 Nees Ave, Clovis, CA 93611

Funeral services provided by:

Whitehurst Sullivan Burns & Blair Funeral Home

836 E. Nees Ave., Fresno, CA 93720

Memories and Condolences
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7 Entries

Elise Souza

Yesterday

Lydia my angel recently went with me to a girl party. She was always up for anything and said yes to any adventure. I miss her terribly, she was that special friend who was always there for me.

Lori Hayes

Yesterday

George and Matthew

Sending our deepest sympathies.

The Hayes Family

Elegant Embrace Standing Spray

Margarita Serrano

Sent Flowers

Suzanne & Doug Smith

November 4, 2025

George & Matthew,
We were neighbors on Decatur for years. Loved your parents. So sorry for your loss.

Group of 10 Memorial Trees

Richard and Carrie Chinn

Sent Sympathy Gifts including Trees

Richard and Carrie Thelma Chinn

November 3, 2025

Dear George and Matthew,

We share in your sadness as you remember the loss of your beautiful mother.

Love, Carrie and Rick

Whitehurst, Sullivan, Burns & Blair Chapel

November 1, 2025

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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