Mary L. Rodriguez

Mary L. Rodriguez, age 82, of Sylvania went to be with the Lord and join her husband on Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at Flower Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born February 24, 1935 in San Antonio, TX to Christopher and Herminia (Moreno) Martinez. As the hearts of all that knew her break in the passing of such a generous, devoted and protective mother not only to her children, but anyone she cared for. She was a very strong and feisty woman with an incredibly huge heart. If you had the privilege of meeting her, you had a true friend for life. She had a young and nurturing way about her that made you feel extremely loved and part of her family. God and family was very important to her and came first in her life. Our Mother was our first love, best friend and a true matriarch to our family. She will be deeply missed beyond any words we could possibly express. She will remain in our hearts forever, but we take comfort knowing she is in heavenly eternity and reunited with the love of her life. Mary was a member of Holland Free Methodist Church and for a short time employed at [emailprotected] as a collator. Mary is survived by her sons, Michael (Sandi) Rodriguez, David (Lynn) Rodriguez, and Eddie Rorigi; daughter, Marisa (Todd) Rains; grandchildren, Jennifer, Ashley, Andrew, Nichol-e, Anthony, Athena, Kassie, Brock, Jade, Eddie, Natia and Easton; great-grandchildren, Madisyn, Evan, Liam, Adrianna and Sophia; siblings, Alfred (Rose), Gloria (Joe), Alice (Ray) and John Martinez; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Johnny; parents; grandchildren, Natan and Mary-Joyce; and brothers, Richard and Gilbert Martinez. Visitation will be Monday, March 20, 2017 from 3:30 until 8 p.m. at the Walker Funeral Home, 5155 West Sylvania Avenue. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at Holland Free Methodist Church, 6605 Angola Rd., Holland, OH 43528 where family will begin greeting visitors at 10 a.m.. Pastor Keith Simpson officiating. Interment will follow at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. Tributes in Marys memory may be sent to the church or the Alzheimers Association. Online condolences may be placed at walkerfuneralhomes.com