Isabel Rodriguez, 92, died on May 18, 2011 at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, Via Christi-St. Francis Campus in Wichita, KS.
She was born on July 8, 1918, in Newton, Kansas to Refugio (Jimenez) and Cresencio Moralez.
Isabel was a member of Our Lady Guadalupe Catholic Church and the Altar Society in Newton, Kansas.
On June 12, 1939, she married Agustin Rodriguez Sr. in Newton, Kansas. He preceded her in death on July 11. 1982.
Isabel lived for her family. She was a very devoted mother ,grandmother and great grandmother, tending to her family with great love. Her hobbies included crocheting, sewing, cooking for her family and dancing. She and Agustin Sr., attended many dances together, they were inseparable.
Family preceding her in death, were her parents, her spouse, 5 brothers, Fidencio Sandate, Jose Moralez, Elario Moralez, Santiago Moralez and Victor Moralez; 2 sisters, Emilia Moralez and Esperanza Moralez; and two grandchildren, Gilbert Jones and Mario Gilbert Rodriguez.
Survivors include 4 sons, Agustin (Mary) Jr., Mario (Rachel), Adolph (Cristie) and Alfred (Diana) Rodriguez, all of Newton; 2 daughters, Lydia (Charles) Jones and Rosie Rodriguez, all of Newton; 1 brother, Reyes “King” Moralez, Wichita ; 1 sister, Juanita Juarez, Newton; 13 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 5 step-great grandchildren and 1 step great great grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be on Sunday, May 22nd, from 1:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. with the family greeting from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. and on Monday, May 23rd, from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. all at the funeral home.
Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held on Monday, May 23rd, at 7:00 P.M. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Newton.
The Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, May 24th, 2011 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, with Father Juan Garza officiating.
Burial will be held in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Newton, KS
Memorials may be made to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church,
in care of the funeral home at 120 E. Broadway, Newton, KS 67114.