Our mother, Ruth Rodriguez, was a beautiful free spirit with a heart full of love and joy. She was a proud shopaholic, a true foodie who delighted in discovering new flavors, and she had a deep love for traveling and experiencing the world. One of her greatest dreams was to visit France and stand beneath the Eiffel Tower, taking in its beauty with the same wonder she brought to life. Our mother was loved by all who knew her, as her warmth, laughter, and kindness left a lasting impression on everyone she met. Above all, she loved her God deeply, and her faith guided her life with grace and strength. Her spirit, love, and dreams will live on forever in our hearts.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Nelson Rodriguez; by her parents: Felix Del Valle and Isabel Dias; by her granddaughter: Lourdes Rios; by her siblings: Gilda Pizarro, Margie Dias, Raymond Dias, John Dias, Jose Del Valle, Margarita del Valle, and Edward Dias.
She is survived by her children: Irene Rodriguez, Ruth Lebron (Daniel Lebron), Alice Rios (Edwin Rios), Nelson Rodriguez (Susan Rodriguez), and Monique Figueroa; by her grandchildren: Edwin Rios, Jr., Anthony Rios, Destiny Robinson, Christopher Rios, Sophia Aponte, Jonathan Rios, Nikea Rodriguez, Alyssa Gonzalez, Breanna Gutierrez, Isaiah Gutierrez, Brandon Gutierrez, Elise Figueroa; by her great-grandchildren: C.T. and Gian, Heaven, Harmon, Marcus, Gio, Micky, Matthew, Cire, Chance, Saviour, Honesty, Saint Serge, Alex, Emma, Gabriella, Jaxon, Adriana, Juno Rae; by her great-great-grandchildren: Enzo and Kimora; as well as extended family and friends.
A visitation will be held on Friday, January 2, 2026, from 3pm to 6:30pm at Porta Coeli Funeral Home in
Kissimmee, FL. A second visitation will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026, from 10 am to 1:30pm at the funeral home. Private cremation services will be held at a later date. She will be laid to rest at Woodlawn Cemetery in
Gotha, FloridaServices entrusted to Porta Coeli Funeral Home & Crematory, 2801 E. Osceola Parkway,
Kissimmee, FL 34743. Phone: (407) 846-2804 - For online condolences please visit: www.PortaCoeliFH.com