Emma Rodriguez Obituary

RODRIGUEZ, EMMA
Passed away in Sacramento, CA on January 14, 2005 at the age of 80 years. Born in Gomez Palacio, Durango, Mexico December 31, 1924 to Jesus and Maria Alvarez. Preceded in death by her husband, Rogelio Rodriguez. Beloved mother to Catherine (Peter), Ruben (Linda), and Richard (Anna). Forever remembered by her grandchildren Kimberly, Richard Jr., Tyson, Victoria, Robert, and great-grandson Francisco. Emma began a lifelong career as a restaurateur in Santa Barbara, CA while working as a young girl by her mother, Maria's, side in the Rose Cafe. She moved to West Sacramento, CA in 1950 and founded, along with her husband Rogelio, Emma's Taco House. With her hard work and determination, Emma's Taco House evolved from a six-seat counter restaurant into two thriving businesses that have been fixtures in the greater Sacramento area for over 50 years. While Emma will often be remembered as cooking in the kitchen at both her restaurants, she also enjoyed spending time with her family and friends; whether it was traveling to Mexico, Europe, other states, Reno, the wine-country, or simply to the movies, she lived life fully and with panache. Even though she achieved success as a businesswoman without a college degree, Emma held a strong belief that her grandchildren graduate from college and all either have or are well on their way to doing so. Her children and grandchildren will always be grateful for the work-ethic she instilled in them that has enabled them to fulfill their goals and dreams in their own lives. Friends are invited to attend the Rosary 7:00 PM Friday, January 21, 2005 at the GEORGE L. KLUMPP CHAPEL OF FLOWERS, Riverside Boulevard and 2nd Avenue, and also a Mass of Christian Burial, 10:00 AM Saturday at Our Lady of Grace Church, 911 Park Boulevard, West Sacramento, CA. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee from Jan. 19 to Jan. 21, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Emma Rodriguez

9 Entries

CATHERINE Chapman-Wetzel

January 28, 2005

To the Family, Friends, Associates, Restaurant Customers and Past Co-Workers of Emma Rodriguez.

I would like to thank all of you who attended mom's rosary, mass and interment. I also appreciate each and every note submitted in the Sacramento Bee's Guest Book.

We sincerely send each one of you our heartfelt thanks for remembering our mother, Emma Rodriguez.

From: Catherine Chapman-Wetzel, Ruben and Richard Rodriguez and her extended family.

Tammy Mattos

January 25, 2005

To the Family and Friends of Emma, I only had the opportunity to meet Emma twice, and both times, she was happy and joyful and loved life. My thoughts and prayers are with all who's lives Emma touched. God Bless

Marty Hernandez

January 21, 2005

Emma was "Our Aunt", even though she was my mother's first cousin.

I will remember her as honest, generous, witty, challenging, assertive, and hard working. She called it like it was. She was my role model, (we are both short), and she named me.

She will be missed by the many people that loved her.

Marty Hernandez

sandy luera(simpson)

January 21, 2005

My condolences to all of you in this time of grief. She was admired and will be greatly missed.

Linda (Rippe) Fegan

January 20, 2005

My family and I would like to send our condolences to Emma's loved ones. We grieve also for the lost of a very dear woman. May God grant you peace through hope in the future.

Terri Beard-Toth

January 20, 2005

My Sincere Sympathy is sent to the family. I have many fond memories of Emma. She was a very endeared friend of our family. She could be "fiesty", she never gave up hope that I would try her tacos, however I never ate anything in the restuarant in twenty some years but the hamburger! Yes she made a mean hamburger too! She had a wit about her, she was a kick in the pants. She was a caring, honest, hard working, thoughtful and gracious woman. She will be missed by many lives that she touched in many ways. May you rest in peace sweet lady!

Kenneth DeMars

January 20, 2005

"To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to be gone at all". May God soothe your sorrow filled hearts and bless you.

Friendly Customer

January 20, 2005

To the Rodriguez Family:

I am a loyal customer of the K street restarant. I would like to express my heart felt symathy to the entire family. Ms. Rodriguez was always a very kind Lady who always greeted her us with a smile.

May she be at peace.

Sincerely, Friendly Customer

Jeanne Morales

January 19, 2005

Your parents' legacy will follow all your family for generations in the future. Remember the love you all have for one another and this will get you through this difficult time. Bless you all and keep the faith your parents and grandparents instilled in you.

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