Anatilde "Anita" Rodriguez

Anatilde was born in Convenio Tolima, Colombia.

She is preceded in death by her parents Leopoldo and Carmen Rodriguez, also her Brother & Sister & her former husband Jorge Enciso.

She is survived by her 3 Children Alfredo (Ines), Luis (Maria) and Clementina (Mario). Her Stepson's, Edgar & Orlando. Her 10 Grandchildren, 21Great-grandchildren and 1 Great-great grandchild.

Anita was known by all for her BIG loving & caring heart. She endowed the true meaning of having a servant's heart. Her beautiful smile and her love for Aloe Vera which she called "Savila" in Spanish because it was the miracle plant that cured everything, and we mean everything!

Anita owned her own restaurant for many years called Metropolitano, in Bogota, Colombia and she loved to cook & feed the less fortunate. When she moved to Arizona, she began working for Casa Del Rio restaurant where she worked for over 11 years and became a favorite employee.

She loved flowers and enjoyed gardening, traveling with her family, and her morning cup of cafesito accompanied by a sweet treat every time. Her love was a cornerstone for her family. Her kitchen was a sanctuary that fed many with her homemade meals. Her stories were precious heirlooms of her amazing life. She always gave words of encouragement and advice to be self-resilient and deserving of the best. To live a life of kindness and Joy of life's simple little pleasures.

She loved children, especially her grandchildren. She loved animals, especially dogs and would often sneak little bits to them under the table. But she especially adored being around her whole family. She lived 100 beautiful years surrounded by her family who all adored her and had recently celebrated her 100th Birthday in 1920's style!

Anita will be missed dearly by all who knew her. Her legacy of love and knowledge will remain a radiant light in our life's. Her teachings and love will continue to guide us along with her memory.

Anita's Mass service will be held on Friday June 21st at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic church at 11am. located at 1800 S. Kolb Rd. *Abuelita's favorite color was Lilac, but she also loved purple colors, so please feel free to wear any shade of purple in her honor.

Cemetery service will be held following mass at East Lawn Cemetery located at 5801 E. Grant Rd

Please join our family for a Post-funeral reception held at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church.

In honor of Anita, we will have Casa Del Rio Restaurant cater the event and as she would have said to all of us "Coman Mijitos!"

Anatilde Rodríguez

8 de mayo de 1924-

20 de mayo de 2024

Anatilde "Anita" Rodríguez falleció el 20 de mayo de 2024 rodeado de su familia.

Anatilde nació en el Convenio Tolima, Colombia.

Ella es precedida en la muerte por sus padres Leopoldo y Carmen Rodríguez.

Su hermano y hermana. Su marido Jorge Enciso.

Le sobreviven sus 3 hijos Alfredo (Inés), Luis (María) y Clementina (Mario). Su hijastro, Edgar y Orlando.

sus 10 nietos,21 bisnietos y 1 tataranieta.

Anita era conocida por todos por su gran corazón amoroso y cariñoso. Ella confesó el verdadero significado de tener un corazón de sirviente. Su hermosa sonrisa y su amor por el Aloe Vera que ella llamó "Savila" en español porque era la planta milagrosa que curaba todo, ¡y nos referimos a todo!

Anita fue dueña de su propio restaurante durante muchos años llamado Metropolitano, en Bogotá, Colombia y le encantaba cocinar y alimentar a los menos afortunados.

Cuando se mudó a Arizona comenzó a trabajar para el restaurante Casa Del Rio, donde trabajó durante más de 11 años y se convirtió en una empleada favorita.

Le encantaban las flores y disfrutaba de la jardinería, viajar con su familia y su taza de café de la mañana acompañada de un pan dulce cada vez.

Su amor era una piedra angular para su familia.

Su cocina era un santuario que alimentaba a muchos con sus comidas caseras.

Sus historias eran preciosas reliquias de su increíble vida.

Ella siempre dio palabras de aliento y consejos para ser resistente y merecedor de lo mejor.

Vivir una vida de bondad y alegría de los pequeños placeres de la vida.

Amaba a los niños, especialmente a sus nietos.

Amaba a los animales, especialmente a los perros y a menudo les escabullía pequeños trozos debajo de la mesa. Pero ella adoraba especialmente estar cerca de toda su familia.

¡Vivió 100 hermosos años rodeada de su familia que la adoraba y recientemente había celebrado su cumpleaños número 100 al estilo de la década de 1920!

Anita será extrañada por todos los que la conocieron.

Su legado de amor y conocimiento seguirá siendo una luz radiante en la de nuestra vida. Sus enseñanzas y amor continuarán guiándonos junto con su memoria.

*El servicio de misa de Anita se llevará a cabo el viernes 21 de junio en la iglesia católica Our Mother's of Sorrows a las 11 a.m. ubicada en 1800 S. Kolb Rd.

El servicio fúnebre se llevará a cabo después de la misa en East Lawn Cemetery ubicado en 5801 E. Grant Rd.