Maria do Rosario Baptista Rodrigues

She is survived by Manuel Rodrigues, her loving husband of 55 years; daughters Grace (Richard) Sikich and Lissa (Kent) Calderwood; grandchildren, Cristina, Julia, Sean and James; many nieces and nephews and other family and friends.

Rosario was a dedicated nurse in Portugal who took time to personally connect – even playing the occasional card game - with patients. She was admired by colleagues who were asked to call Rosario if needing assistance starting an IV.

Immigrating to Canada in 1968, Rosario was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend. She opened her home often to family and friends to enjoy her delicious meals; shared fruits, vegetables, and herbs from her garden; and gifted her homemade sweaters, baking, and jams. One of her greatest passions and joys later became caring for and spoiling all of her four grandchildren.

Rosario’s life was defined by her great compassion and kindness towards others, intelligence, strength, determination, and humour. She was a hard-worker who strived to encourage and help those around her and tended to end conversations with, “if you need something, call me.”

Her loving kindness and comforting hugs will always be remembered.

Funeral mass will be held at St. Pius X Catholic Church on Wednesday, July 27, 11:00 am.

Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Lions Gate Hospital Foundation.

Thank you to Inglewood and Lions Gate Hospital staff for your compassionate care.