Clorinda B (Blea) Rodriguez

Clorinda B. Rodriguez passed away surrounded by her loving family at her home in San Rafael on April 6, 2016, she was 89. Ms. Rodriguez was born on July 12, 1926 in San Rafael, New Mexico to Vicente Blea and Maria Emilia Chavez Blea.
Ms. Rodriguez ran the grocery store in San Rafael for many years, she was devoted member of the San Rafael Catholic Mission. She enjoyed crocheting, and animals especially her puppies: Wippette and Reba. but will best remembered as a Mother and grandmother who was loving, and kind, she was full of wisdom, and had a calming presence, her love of her family was her joy. She was loved and will be missed.
She is survived by her children: Vicentita DeBassige, Margaret Manzanares and her husband Manuel, Mary Oline Rodriguez, Richard Rodriguez and his wife Jaylene, Roger Rodriguez and his wife Nadine, Theresa Zamora, Jeanette Aldaz and her friend Mike Bloom, Elaine Rodriguez and her friend Lorenzo Elias. Daughter in law: Viola Rodriguez. Son in law: Antonio Gallegos. 30 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren, 15 great-great grandchildren, along with numerous other relatives, survive her.
She was preceded in death by her husband: Jose Rodriguez Jr., Her parents; Vicente and Maria Blea, Two daughters; Prescilla Gallegos, Elizabeth Rodriguez. One son: Santiago Rodriguez. One sister: Delfinia Valdez. Four brothers: Florencio Blea, Teodoro Blea, Vidal Blea, and Gabino Blea. And two son in laws: Peter DeBassige, and Jose Zamora.
On Friday April 8, 2016 at San Rafael Catholic Mission a visitation will begin at 6:00 PM, A Rosary Vigil will be recited at 7:00 PM. A traditional wake will follow the Rosary at the family home. On Saturday April 9, 2016 at 11:00 AM at San Rafael Catholic Mission a Funeral Mass will be celebrated by Father Robert Mathieu. Burial will follow at the San Rafael Community Cemetery.
Pallbearers include: Jose Rodriguez III, Tony Gallegos Jr., Obed Salas, Jose V. Zamora, Peter DeBassige Jr. and Manuel Manzanares Jr.
Honorary Pallbearers include: Andy Blea, Vidal Blea, Jr. Blea, Wilfred Blea, Manuel Blea, Aldopho Blea, Larry Valdez, and Ronnie Valdez.
Cope Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.