Eloisa Lois Rodriguez (Alvarez)

With heartache and love, we announce the passing of Lois Rodriguez, 92, on

January 26, 2016.. She died peacefully at the home she loved, surrounded by her

children.

Lois was born on September 20, 1923 at a mining camp in Auguilar CO.

She was the third of ten daughters born to Antonio and Teresa Alvarez.

Her early years were spent following the coal mining industry, living in Erie,

Frederick, Oak Creek and Lafayette CO.

After graduating from Lafayette High School in 1940 at the age of 17, her family

moved to Boulder, CO where she lived there until she married.

She served her country well during World War II working for Boeing Aircraft in

Seattle WA, assembling aircraft parts and at the Arms Plant in the Denver, CO area,

inspecting bullets for the troops.

In 1950 she married Fred Rodriguez and relocated to Longmont, CO.

She graduated from beauty school while working at Mountain Bell in the evenings

as an operator. In 1957, she became the proud owner of the ""Beauty Spot"", her own

shop built next to her home. She loved working in her shop and many of her

clients became long lasting and wonderful friends.

Somehow during the course of her married life, she also managed to own and

operate 2 Mexican Restaurants, the El Charro and Casa de Burritos. Lois managed

businesses, her household and 5 children with finesse.

In 1978, with her business partner/husband, they began to develop what is now

known as Rodriguez Ct., in Longmont, CO. How proud they were to leave this

legacy to their family.,

Our mom was more special than words can say. She was endlessly amazing and

unbelievably loved by many. She had such a commanding presence in our lives.

She taught us strength, courage, humor, kindness. Most recently, her last lesson to us

was to remember that the ""Key is to Care"". She was more than a mother/grandmother,

she was our friend.

Lois was predeceased by her husband, Fred (2003) and sisters Helen, Bea, Tracy,

Rose and Virginia.

She is survived by her son Robert Mark (Debbie) Rodriguez, Lakewood, CO, and her

daughters Rosanna Rodriguez (Doug Emmot), Marianna Rodriguez (Dale Beard), Teresanna

(David) Abernathy, all of Longmont, CO, and Victoria (Rich) Walston of Brighton, CO.

Lois leaves behind 9 Grandchildren; Alex and Juliana Rodriguez, Mathew (Taylor), Griffen

and Kurtis (Ashley) Walston, Emily Beard, Kalea Abernathy, Michael (Melissa) and

William Trujillo. Great-grandchildren; Wyatt, Sadie, Ayla and Vance and sisters

Marge (John) Robledo, Vera Vitela, Madi Hannon and Elena (Ramon) Garrido .

She is further survived by many nieces, nephews and dear friends, always finding

place in her heart for them.

""And though she be but little, she is fierce"", Shakespeare

Services will be held Friday, February 5, 2016, 10 a.m., at Life Bridge Church, 10345 Ute

Hwy, Longmont, CO, 80504. Reception to follow at Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Rd.,

Longmont, CO., 80501. Private inurnment to be held at a later date

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to the American Cancer Society.

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