Margaret was born on June 10, 1930 to Augustine and Trinidad Sanchez in Lousiville, CO. She was one of nine children. She married Robert Rodriguez on August 30, 1951 in Longmont, CO. They had one daughter, two granddaughters and three great grandsons.
Margaret was a strong, dynamic woman. She had a fierce love for her family, was always dressed to the nines and made the best green chili on earth. She enjoyed reading and watching her novellas, loved to shop, play with her grandsons and keep her family well fed.
She will be incredibly missed by her family and friends. Her smile and words of wisdom will never be forgotten, and her strength will live on through her daughter, granddaughters and great grandchildren.
Margaret is preceded in death by her parents Augustine and Trinidad Sanchez, her sisters Cleo Cortez, Mary Fushimi and Lula Portugal and her brother Frank Gonzales.
Margaret is survived by her daughter: Diana (Mark) Picconi. Her two granddaughters: Lynette (Jimmie) Kaylor, Brittny (Andy) Bell. Her three great grandson sons: Zackary Bell, JJ Kaylor and Brady Bell and her siblings: Amelia (Nellie) Benavidez, Sue (Noel) Busck, Augustine ‘Kangy’ Sanchez and Loisa VanSchoick.
A viewing will be held on Friday, January 22, 2021 at 11:30 am followed by a funeral mass at 12:15 pm at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church in Broomfield, CO. Interment will follow at Olinger Highlands Cemetery in Thornton, CO. Due to the current health crisis, a reception and celebration of life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made on Margaret’s behalf to The Denver Teachers Club.
The Denver Teachers Club
1617 South Acoma St.
Denver, CO 80223
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