Lucy Ann Rodilez Aguilar

1951 - 2025

Lucy Ann Rodilez Aguilar

In Loving Memory of Lucy Ann Rodilez Aguilar, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother aunty and friend. Lucy was born in Porterville, CA on March 17th, 1951, and went to be with the lord on February 3, 2025, at the age of 73.

Lucy is survived by her two sisters Kimberly Nenna and Tina Miranda as well as her two brothers, Guy Nena and Dave Nenna. Lucy leaves behind her daughter Kathleen Nieto, sons Reyes, Jesus, and Garth Aguilar. Lucy had 9 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren that will continue to appreciate and use all the teachings Lucy shared and conveyed.

Lucy was surrounded by her family and friends that loved her dearly. She was one of gods greatest gifts. Lucy will be dearly missed and known as a loving, wonderful, caring, kindhearted mother, who enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, family and friends. Lucy ensured all those around her were having a blessed day and if she seen you were down and out, she was there to cheer you up cause thats who she is and was. As some may know Lucy had a great sense of humor and enjoyed sharing her many stories and jokes. She was a proud tribal member and elder of the Tule River Indian Reservation, where she also served as a member on the Tule River Elders Council for many years. Lucy impacted many lives and won over those who had the opportunity to meet her she was a generously skilled artisan. Lucy loved to basket weave and do beadwork as she attended the basket weavers association. She enjoyed keeping the lost art and tradition of basket weaving alive, she was very proud of who she was and where she came from. There were no limits that she couldnt achieve. Lucy also took pleasure in passing her teachings of the arts and language to her kids and grandchildren. Ensuring her hard work and dedication would continue forward for generations to come. Lucy also reveled in taking her daily cruises up and down the reservation whether she was playing her music or engaging in good conversation that was uplifting and insightful. Another thing she loved doing in her spare time was spending her days watering and nurturing her flowers and trees. Lucy was a unique and true blessing to us all. We knew her as a leader, strong willed woman and a great mother. She was very knowledgeable and provided a sense of direction when you needed Lucy, she was there. She enjoyed cooking and BBQ. Well, she got to watch some football or her soap operas never missing an episode of her days of our lives. Lucys legacy will always remain, and stories will be shared for generations to come. Lucy will be significantly missed as she was a pillar of the community that had a vast impact on the many hearts she touched with her friendships, stories, and charisma, this will remain perpetual.

To sign Lucys online register book or leave a message of condolence please visit www.portervillefuneral.com. For additional information contact Porterville Funeral & Cremation Center: 765 W. Henderson Avenue Porterville, CA 93257.