Esther, as she was known to her friends and family, was born the eldest of seven children on October 3, 1963, to Gume and Carmen Rodriguez. She took her role as the eldest very seriously and insured that everyone was always taken care of before herself. She loved spending time with family and made it a point to keep our family traditions going year after year. She also loved to travel and enjoyed going on road trips to see new places and visit far away family. She dedicated nearly 40 years of service to Northland Laboratories under the Alwattar Family, who cared and loved her dearly and consider her a family member.
She is survived and sorely missed by her brother Alberto “Berto” (Marta) Rodriguez, sister Aida “Gigi” (Richard) Rene, Martin “Marty” Rodriguez, Roberto “Bobby” (Olga) Rodriguez, Heriberto “Heri” Rodriguez, Miguel “Michael” (Marlyn) Rodriguez. She was a loving Titi to numerous nieces and nephews, and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. She was loved by her many Aunts, Uncles and countless cousins.
She was preceded in death by both her parents Gumersindo “Gume” and Manuela “Carmen” Rodriguez.
Visitation at 3PM - 7PM on Wednesday, October 8th, with a second visitation at 10 AM - 12 PM on Thursday, October 9th at the Glueckert Funeral Home, 1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, IL. Followed by a 12 PM precession to St. Michael of the Archangel Cemetery, 1185 W. Algonquin Road Palatine, IL.
In honor of Maria’s memory, the family requests that instead of flowers, donations be made to American Heart Association, a cause close to Maria’s heart.
