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BORN
1972
DIED
2007
Veronica Rodriguez Obituary
Veronica is survived by her lifelong love Frank; her sons, Frank Jr. and Sammy; and her lovely daughter Felicia. She is
also survived by her mother Delia Martinez, father Robert Jimenez Sr.; grandmother, Olivia Noriega and devoted brother, Robert Jimenez Jr.; and sister-in-law and best friend Antoinette Ortiz. She also was deeply loved by many aunts and uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Services: Monday, December 17, 2007 10:30 a.m. at Franklin & Downs, 1050 McHenry Ave, Modesto. Following the service, friends and family are invited to the home of Robert & Antoinette.
She was the only one that made everything right. She helped me through alot in life. I just wish she got to watch me grow up. She always made me feel better when I have a problem. I wish I got to know her better than I already do. Now that she's gone my life is going to be half gone. I love her with all of my heart. I really need her with me because I don't feel good without her. I just hope I get to see her again.
Love Sammy.
To Veronica
The love of our lifes and due to alot of people she was a very big part in everybody's life and we love her very much. she was always there for us to help us work out our problems and she was very strong and special person to the family and co-workers lives. She helped in the Juvenile Hall. We all love her and will miss her dearly. Veronica, I will always love you till the day I die and can't wait to be with you again.
Love, Frank
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Memories and Condolences
for Veronica Rodriguez
James Thompson
December 21, 2007
Mrs. Rodriguez was an inspiration and a role model to so many people, myself included... I will forever remember her as the only one to get a smile and a "good morning" out of me when talking was the last thing I wanted to do at 6:00 in the morning... She was loved dearly by her co-workers and family... She may be gone... But she will never be forgotten... Thank you Veronica for all that you have done... RIP
Lori Minor
December 20, 2007
Dear Rodriguez Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this extremely tough time. Miss Rodriguez (as I called her) was always helpful and kind and treated everyone with respect, including the clients that she served at the JH. She is an example for all to follow and she will be greatly missed at the department. May you all find comfort in the fact that she touched and inspired many lives. Rest in peace Miss Rodriguez.
Kelli (Davey) Oliver
December 18, 2007
Yesterday you were laid to rest, and it was obvious how much you were loved and many people's lives you touched. As God welcomes you home, we will celebrate the way you lived and your passion to help and positively influence others. I hope we can all learn from that passion. You were an awsome co-worker and friend. You will be missed by many. I hope your family and friends will eventually be able to take comfort knowing that you are in a better place now. Looking down on all of us here. I pray for your family at this time and look forward to when we can all see your smiling face again. Rest in peace Veronica!
RACHEL MARIE PADILLA
December 17, 2007
R.I.P VERONICA I WILL ALWAYS MISS U YOU'L ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART IT'S SAD THAT U HAD 2 LEAVE US SO EARLY I'LL ALWAYS HAVE THE MEMORIES THAT WE ALL HAD TOGETHER IN MY HEART I LOVE U PRIMA SOMEDAY I'LL SEE U THERE
Christina Zwart (Ms. Wright)
December 17, 2007
Veronica,
I got the priviledge to work with her at the JH. Even though I moved on to a different office and location I knew that I could always contact her to answer any questions that I needed help on. And one night, while working late, she was the one to help me out and give me the answers. I thank her for everything I learned from her at the JH. She was a wonderful caring person who always had a smile for any co-worker that walked through that door. My prayers go out to the family. You will be missed Veronica.
jose salgado
December 16, 2007
I never thought that I would ever have to deal with something as hard as this. Over the years that we have worked together we have gotten to know each other so good and I feel lucky to have worked with such a great person with a big heart. We could always come to you with any problems and you would see us as a person, not just a co worker. That is something that I really respected about you. I wish I would of told you this in the past when I had a chance. If I ever needed to really talk to some one about my personal problems I knew there were two people in the world I could of turned to and you were one of them. Always giving me advice on whatever situation I had going on and letting me know that it would be ok. You were suppose to be here to hold my first born child whenever that might of been. Just thinking of that right now I can picture you in my head smiling and laughing telling me that you were going to watch it for a week. You looked so happy with the thought of me coming to you and telling you, "Rodriguez here is my baby".....Whenever that day comes Veronica, dont worry becase im still going to go see you to introduce you to my first born child. I got so much love for you like I never knew I had and respect to go along with it. I always looked up to you and I will continue to do so. I wish there was something I could do to make this as if it never happened. To Frank and the Family, im so sorry for you lose. If ever you need anything you know that you will always have Veronica's crew to be there for you. I have said this many times before, you will always be missed but you will never be forgotten. Much love and respect for you always.....your dog debo
Martha Flores
December 16, 2007
To: Veronica (Aka Ms. Rodriguez, Aka J-2)
You meant so much to so many people and we are all missing you very much. I personally miss our morning "briefings" where we would begin by discussing work but somehow ended up talking about our families and future. I could ramble on about how great you were to work with but somehow that doesn't do you justice, because not only were you great to work with, you were great to be around. We will continue to honor your memory each day we enter G-17 because I know it is what you would want us to do. We recently had the privilege and honor of meeting your family and I now see where your knack for treating people came from, your family welcomed ALL of us inside their home and immediately put us at ease it's as if they were comforting us rather than us comforting them. They shared their memories of you with us as we looked through photo albums and we shared our stories of you with them and when we left we knew that the "Rodriguez" family would be forever in our hearts. I'm going to miss you J-2!
With Much Respect,
Martha Flores (Aka Ms. Flores, Aka J-1)
Christine Burk
December 15, 2007
I love you with all my heart. I miss you more and more each day. There are so many things I learned from you, and so many great memories you gave me. You are the best supervisor ever, and you mean the world to me. Graveyards wont be the same without you. Watch over us in heaven and guide us along our way because you know we are lost without you. I will never forget you, and this world just wont be the same without you.
Dave Garcia
December 15, 2007
Verockinock, is what I used to call her as we'd share many smiles and laughs as kids growin up. Though I was 9 years older than her Veronica was my homie! Her and Bobby my favorites of all time. We were tight. For several years. Though as time changes and transforms us into these so-called "ADULTS" Veronica and Bobby always reserved a little time back then, for their Uncle Dave. I remember so many wonderful things about her, especially when she was around 6 or 7 she would pretend to be like "Cher" (the singer) back when Cher had very long hair in the 70's. Well Veronica sure gave Cher a run for her money. With her impersonations she would do including the flipping of the hair out of her face as it veiled over her shoulders and ran all the way down her back past her butt, I mean this girl had some mad beautiful hair. And she cherished and loved it. I remember also when we were kids, how my sister Del was just a big kid right along with us. She was always cool because we could always pretend that we were more grown up then we actually were, whenever we were around her, and Del always knew that she could always be younger whenever she was around all of us. And I believe this is one of the reasons Veronica and Delia always had the most unique ideal friendship outside of being Mother and Daughter. Because incidently, if you didn't know they were Mother & Daughter, You'd sure know that they they were "BEST FRIENDS." Bobby too! There were times those three, Del, Bobby & Veronica were inseperable. They really enjoyed each other's love and company as family, and as friends as well as for one another. They always had each others backs, ALWAYS! The way life intended people to be, They were it. They taught me things about myself, that still linger in my thoughts, today. The sounds of their voices. The echo's of they're laughter, the vision of their smiling faces, and the smiling eyes we all have, those of us born of my Mother "Dora." We all have her eyes, and Veronica was is exception. This was one of the reasons many of you would feel immediately comfortable with Veronica, after just meeting her. Her eye's smiled with her lips at the same time. A trait we all carry. But this young lady was more than just smiling eyes. This young lady captured my heart years ago when we were small. She cared about me, her and Bobby, always would watch me for hours perform many of my close-up magic and card tricks.(I was Criss Angel to them, back in the day, it was TIGHT!) And just, if you could see her whole face ignite with a burst of joyful surprise, like many of you whom were close to her may have seen from time to time. Those eye's of her's would just burst wide open like "Bambi" And she really enjoyed the surprise presented to her. I miss her dearly as I sit here now with watery eyes and a hole in my heart. There was a closeness my niece Veronica and I shared for a brief time, as she was passing through her teens and I was already done with mine. (Thank God)Many times she would talk to me late at night, about Frank, Bobby, What she disliked about her life in general at that point in time. And I'd just listen. I think that was the strongest link between her & I (besides being family) was that I could talk to her about anything, and she'd always listen and never judge me, and I, her. Even after I got out of prison, My sister Del, nephew Bobby, and niece Veronica were always there to listen and help with advice, or a place to stay for awhile, Del even helped me land a job were she was working one time, after I got off parole. But while I was locked up in Solano. Delia and Veronica would always send me letters and pics. Which made the days go by easier sometime. Well later, I set out and ventured away from Cali, back in 1993 relocating my life to start over in Florida. Since then, I rarely ever talked to my sister or nephew and niece but from time to time we'd touch base over the years, due to just drifting apart from distance and time. Time has a way of doing that. But I never forgot they're love for me. and I always have kept them in a very reserved exclusive V.I.P area in my heart. Where those three will remain with me forever. I LOVE YOU VERONICA! I MISS YOU so much already. I only regret the fact that I was never around long enough to watch you blossom into the extraordinary Mother, Wife, Friend, Niece and "Juvy Mama!!! that you became. I also regret that I never had the chance to meet your children. or tell them of you when we were kids, and how wonderful you always were to have around. But you know what? I believe they already know that, along with the dozens and dozens of other hearts you reached out and touched along the way, especially mine. You led a most joyful and responsible life. You loved and respected yourself undyingly. Which is why it was always easy for you to express your love and respect openly and honestly toward those who surrounded themselves with your nurturing and harmonious spirit, daily. One that is just irreplaceable. Caring and giving of yourself often. I also know your qualities measured far beyond capitolizing on your own wants, placing the needs of others and loved ones before your own. These are traits of your personality that I too share as your Uncle, friend and astrological twin of the special people that can only be known as, "Gemini's.
We'll NEVER forget you Veronica. Love Always
Your Unc's in the 4 0 7! wOOp! wOOp! Juggalo Clown Love.
Gerardo Andrade
December 15, 2007
Veronica was always a great example to everyone she crossed. She never showed signs of being stressed by work and she was always calm and collective the type of employee anyone working in a correctional facility hopes to be. We had her here on earth to be a great example to all of us and know she is an angel watching over us. She will never ever be forgotten and will be in our hearts forever. Veronica will be missed my so many people. Our love, prayers and thoughts go out to the all her family and friends.
Robert Elias
December 14, 2007
To the Rodriguez Family,
My heart and prayers go out to you. Words cannot explain how much Veronica meant to me and all her friends at the Juvenile Hall. I had the honor of working with her and having her as my supervisor on the night shift. During my employment there, Veronica taught me many things concerning my duties. In addition to this we became friends and a work night never passed without Veronica, Jerry,Jaclyn, and myself sharing a laugh or encouraging one another. Once again my heart goes out to you and I am deeply saddened by your loss. I am honored to have known Veronica and to have been able to call her a friend. God bless you and my prayers go out for you.
JONAS PURNELL
December 14, 2007
dear veronica,dont worry because your still loved by your family and friends.well all finally meet up with you in heaven!R.I.P VERONICA MARIE RODRIGUEZ!!!!!!!!!!
Valerie Ortiz
December 14, 2007
Veronica's family have suffered a great and tragic loss. However it is a tribute to her memory and life to witness how many people loved her so dearly and think so highly of her. She was very blessed to have such a loving and vibrant family both in her personal and professional life. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family and children.
Jose & Valerie Ortiz
Julie Horal
December 14, 2007
To the Rodriguez family, my heart and prayers go out to each and everyone of you! I had the pleasure of knowing Veronica through the Probation Department. She always had a smile on her face and was so friendly. She will be deeply missed! My prayers are with you durning this difficult time. God Bless you all!
J. Phelps
December 14, 2007
To the Rodriguez family:
The standards that Veronica in stiled in us can never be erased, and no one will ever be able to replace her. She knew the answers to love, life, sadness, loss, and when a hug was the only thing that needed to be said. Your Graveyard family Loves you ROD.
JACLYN VALENZUELA
December 14, 2007
TO: VERONICA (JUVY MAMA)
FIRST AND FOR MOST I WOULD LIKE TO SAY THAT I LOVE YOU AND I WILL ALWAYS HAVE YOU IN MY HEART. WE STARTED OFF AS JUST FRIENDS BUT WE ENDED UP LIKE TWO SISTERS. YOU WERE THERE WHEN I NEEDED HELP OR A SHOULDER TO CRY ON. YOU HELPED ME ALOT THROUGH MY LAST PREGANCY AND WITH OUT YOU I DONT THINK I COULD HAVE DONE IT. (GABRIELLA AKA LD THANKS YOU FOR IT) I LEARNED ALOT FROM YOU AND, IF I CAN JUST USE HALF OF THAT IN MY LIFE THAT WOULD MAKE ME THAT MUCH OF A BETTER PERSON. I FEEL BLESSED AND HONORED TO HAVE CROSSED PATHS WITH YOU. IT BECAME OBIVIOUS TO OUR FRIENDS THAT WORKED WITH US WE SHARED A BOND THAT WAS MORE THAN JUST FRIENDS. NOT BECAUSE WE WERE BOTH GEMINI, LEFT HANDED,OR HAD THE SAME LIKES AND DISLIKES, BUT BECAUSE WE BACKED EACH OTHER UP NO MATTER WHAT. I KNOW THAT YOUR FAMILY WAS YOUR LIFE AND WHEN YOU SPOKE OF THEM YOU MADE ME FEEL LIKE I KNEW THEM ALL OF THERE LIFES. FOR THAT I THANK YOU AND I KNOW YOU FELT THE SAME WAY ABOUT MY FAMILY. I FEEL THAT YOUR FAMILY IS A PART OF MY FAMILY AND I WILL ALWAYS BE THERE FOR THEM. EVEN THOUGH THE TIME WE SPENT TOGETHER WASN'T LONG ENOUGH I'LL ALWAYS CHERISH THE TIME WE DID HAVE TOGETHER. THANK YOU FOR THE FOND MEMORIES AND FOR LETTING ME BE PART OF YOU FAMILY.
YOUR SISTER, V
Jaclyn valenzuela (MERCED, CA)
Jaclyn valenzuela
December 14, 2007
TO: VERONICA (JUVY MAMA)
FIRST AND FOR MOST I WOULD LIKE TO SAY THAT I LOVE YOU AND I WILL ALWAYS HAVE YOU IN MY HEART. WE STARTED OFF AS JUST FRIENDS BUT WE ENDED UP LIKE TWO SISTERS. YOU WERE THERE WHEN I NEEDED HELP OR A SHOULDER TO CRY ON. YOU HELPED ME ALOT THROUGH MY LAST PREGANCY AND WITH OUT YOU I DONT THINK I COULD HAVE DONE IT. (GABRIELLA AKA LD THANKS YOU FOR IT) I LEARNED ALOT FROM YOU AND, IF I CAN JUST USE HALF OF THAT IN MY LIFE THAT WOULD MAKE ME THAT MUCH OF A BETTER PERSON. I FEEL BLESSED AND HONORED TO HAVE CROSSED PATHS WITH YOU. IT BECAME OBIVIOUS TO OUR FRIENDS THAT WORKED WITH US WE SHARED A BOND THAT WAS MORE THAN JUST FRIENDS. NOT BECAUSE WE WERE BOTH GEMINI, LEFT HANDED,OR HAD THE SAME LIKES AND DISLIKES, BUT BECAUSE WE BACKED EACH OTHER UP NO MATTER WHAT. I KNOW THAT YOUR FAMILY WAS YOUR LIFE AND WHEN YOU SPOKE OF THEM YOU MADE ME FEEL LIKE I KNEW THEM ALL OF THERE LIFES. FOR THAT I THANK YOU AND I KNOW YOU FELT THE SAME WAY ABOUT MY FAMILY. I FEEL THAT YOUR FAMILY IS A PART OF MY FAMILY AND I WILL ALWAYS BE THERE FOR THEM. EVEN THOUGH THE TIME WE SPENT TOGETHER WASN'T LONG ENOUGH I'LL ALWAYS CHERISH THE TIME WE DID HAVE TOGETHER. THANK YOU FOR THE FOND MEMORIES AND FOR LETTING ME BE PART OF YOU FAMILY.
YOUR SISTER, V
Jamie Meraz
December 14, 2007
Veronica...was so much more than a "co-worker" she was our family, our mentor, our friend. She put her family and her loved ones before herself. She stood up for what was right at all costs. She was a leader and example for all to follow. This loss is devasting. She will forever be missed. To her family: On behalf of all the "hall" family... We offer our continuous love, support, and friendship.Veronica meant the world to us and we would do anything for her and her family
Hope Salazar
December 13, 2007
Veronica you were there for the birth of my first child. I will always remember encouragment that you gave me, the smile of yours, and your big heart. I will love you forever. Until we see each other again. I Love You Verna!
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