Benedicta Rodriguez

Benedicta Rodriguez, 59, of Springfield, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 7, 1965, in Juncos, Puerto Rico, to Benedicta and Gregorio Rodriguez. Benedicta was a kind and loving mother with a deep passion for plants and nature. She shared her creativity and warmth with everyone she met, often through her love of gardening and nurturing life - both in her family and in the world around her. Benedicta is survived by her beloved husband, Leonides De Jesus; her children, Dayana Pagán, William Pagán, Jacob Pagán, and Alondra De Jesus; her cherished granddaughter, Jayleani Collazo; and a soon-to-be-born grandchild whom she was excited to welcome. She is also survived by her siblings: Ita Campos, Ruthy Rodriguez, Nayomi Rodriguez, Mariana Rodriguez, Brenda Rivera, and Victor Rodriguez. Her memory will continue to bloom in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.