Nora R. Rodriguez

of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving family on April 2, 2012. She was born on January 3, 1938 in Morenci, Arizona. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ignacio and Georgia Rodriguez, brothers, Louie and Ignacio Jr., sisters, Mary and Amy, and grandson, Rudy Gabriel. She is survived by her soul mate and husband of 54 years, Marcello, daughters, Sandra Padilla (Rudy) and Carrie Moreno (Ralph), grandsons, Ralph Jr., Robert and Michael, brothers, Arthur (Cecilia) and Danny (Margie), sister, Frances (Joe) and many more beloved relatives. She was a loving wife and mother who cherished her family and treasured her four grandsons. She had amazing strength and courage throughout her life, a devoted love for her Phoenix Suns and her beauties. Our everlasting love for her will remain in our hearts forever. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hospice of the Valley . Funeral services for Nora will be held Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 10am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 5614 W Orangewood Ave, Glendale. Interment will take place at St. Francis Cemetery. Condolences may be offered at www.chapelofthechimesmortuary.com.