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Phyllis Rodriguez Obituary

Phyllis Z. Rodriguez World's Best Mother & Grandmother  Phyllis Z. Rodriguez died in her home on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 surrounded by her family. She was born May 26, 1919 in Caliente, Nevada. She married Benito Lozano and later divorced and married Isaias G. Rodriguez. She enjoyed music, dancing, cooking and moments with her family. She will be remembered by many for her big heart, humor and smile.  She had 13 children: Esther, Benito Jr. (Lucy), Frances, Jesse (Lucille), Lupe (Victor) Diaz, Jenny Palmer, Roger (Lucille), Toni (Jose), Mary (Arthur) Delgado and Albert Rod (Betty) Rodriguez. She had 50 grandchildren, 97 great-grandchildren and 17 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by both husbands, her daughter Dolores (Baltizar) Cordoba, and son, Julian Lozano.  The family would like to thank IHC Hospice for their loving care of this wonderful mother. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday 2 p.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church 1040 W. 400 S. A Vigil service will be held Thurs. 7 p.m. where friends may call from 6-8 p.m. also at the church. Committal Mount Calvary Cemetery 4th Ave. & T Street. Director's Neil O'Donnell & Sons.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune on Aug. 18, 2004.

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BENNIE LOZANO

September 2, 2004

GRANDMA WE MISS YOU AND WE LOVE YOU.

KEEP DANCING.

RICHARD,BENNIE,FELIX,DOMI NIC,ANNAMARIE LOZANO

Judy Moore

August 23, 2004

Francis, Richard and family.

I am so sorry to hear about this. I have been praying for all of you. God bless you all, my prayers will stay with you to help you all through this.

Love always Judy Moore (Bennies sister)

Phillip Lozano

August 21, 2004

Grandma, you gave me more than I could have ever asked for. You have been a special part of our family and we will never forget you. The memories will be all that will get us through the future. You have been the binding force behind our family. I am a better man because of you and you will never be forgotten. I will never let your beautiful memory leave me. Love, Phil, Lanell, Olivia and Justus Lozano.

Vi-Ulibarri Segura

August 21, 2004

Dear Rod,Mary,Toni,Lupina and the rest of the Family of Phyllis:



I am Betty's sister. I know what you are going through because I'm still there. My prayers are with all of you and with your mother.I believe that is the most important thing that we can do.

We may have lived enough years to be an adult but we will always be a child in relation to our parents. Even if we find ourselves "parenting our parents" before their deaths, it is the parent of our youth and childhood that we bury.. I read this once and want to share it with you," A person dies...and in our anguish we ask,"Where is God?" Where is God? God is found in the incredible resiliency of the human soul, in our willingness to love though we understand how vulnerable love makes us... By Harold Kushner.

Mourners can do nothing to bring the dead back to life, but companionship is often a great comfort to the survivors.Believe me I know this to be true.

With Love, Vi

Toni M. Lozano

August 20, 2004

My fravorite time with my mom, was every moment I could spend with her.Just hearing her voice was such a precious moment. I LOVE YOU MOM!

Mary Cigarroa

August 19, 2004

You were the best grandma that we could ever ask for. Even though are family was so big you always had love for all of us and treated everyone with open arms as our family grew through out the years. I am most greatfull to god for blessing us with such a wonderful grandmother and for giving my boys the blessing of knowing their great grandmother. We will always love and miss you grandma. Love Mary, Alex, Moses Cigarroa

Christie Torres

August 19, 2004

To Rod, Shaunte, Natasha, Dennis, Brian, and Jay-

I am so very sorry to hear of your Grandma's passing. She was a very nice lady and a great cook. She was the first person to introduce me to Sopa and I've loved it ever since. If there is anything that I can do, just call. My love and prayers are with you and all of the Rodriguez family.

Lupina Robles

August 19, 2004

Grandma, thank you for being there when I needed you and for making me laugh. Your such a special angel. You will always be in my heart. I will love you always.

Jamie Tolhurst

August 19, 2004

Many of my memories have your beautiful face in them. These memories all seem to include lots and lots of delicous food. Thank you for being so loving to all. You touched more lives than you may even realize. Love, Jamie (Marie Ulibarri's daughter)

Heidi Trujillo

August 19, 2004

My thoughts and prayers go out to my Uncle Rod and his family. She was a wonderful lady and she will be greatly missed! God Bless you all....

Alyssa Lozano

August 19, 2004

There are so many good good memories....Im already missing when grandma use to put tight pony tails in mine and maxine hair and walking us to school. Missing those sunday family get to gethers....Im just gonna miss her in general...."I LUV U G'MA"

Velma McNeilly

August 18, 2004

May God be with you all at this time in your lives. I am so sorry to hear that once again god has taken one special lady. We will miss her dearly. Just remember she is in a better place, without pain. If there is any thing I can do? ( even just to talk ) please let me know. Love you all Velma McNeilly

Trang, Diana & Kids

August 18, 2004

Grandma,

We cherished every moment we shared with you. You will always hold a special place in our hearts. We love you.

Carlene (Lozano)Fullmer

August 18, 2004

On sunny days I will remember your smile.

Gentle breezes will recall your laughter.

Rainy days will remind me of the tears that fall from these eyes.

I miss you so much, and love you even more. Goodbye Grandma...

JaNae Palmer

August 18, 2004

To the entire Lozano family-

My God be with all of you during this time of grief and sadness. She is in a better place and finally free of all sickness. I was honored to be a part of your family and have the opportunity to know her and call her "Grandma". She was a wonderful, caring woman who will be greatly missed.

-God bless you all-

christina sosa [cigarroa]

August 18, 2004

I love you and miss you very much grandma and will never forget you . Im very sad that angelica will never get the chance to know you like I did . I will always remember you beutiful smile .

Betty Rodriguez

August 18, 2004

To my in-laws, I will miss mom and I am glad that I was a part of her life. She was a wonderful mother. She brought alot of love into this world and shared it. (We "my family" will miss the tortillas.) Mom, we love you and I know "I WILL MISS YOU."

Shaunte' Rodriguez

August 18, 2004

I will miss and cherish all the memories that we have shared. I love you Grandma!

ReNae Salazar-Nelson

August 18, 2004

Jesse & Lucille

May God protect you and give you strength through this time of your loss & always.Our prayers are with you & your family.

Take Care & God Bless!

Vaughn,ReNae Nelson & Kids

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