Maria Trinidad Rodriguez

Maria-Trinidad Rodriguez, 79, peacefully passed away at her home on February 9th, 2024. She was born November 21st, 1944 in the little town of El Pueblo Viejo, Zacatecas to Nicanor and Baudelia Rodriguez, and lived on her family's rancho before marrying her eternal love, Francisco Rodriguez on February 5th, 1965. They had had four children when they decided to immigrate to the United States in 1974 to establish a better life for themselves, settling in Woodlake, Ca, and completing their family when their fifth and final child was born. Trina displayed the utmost selflessness, working from sun up to sun down picking fruit to provide for her children, who were her everything, and sacrificed her own necessities if it meant that her children were happy and well cared for. Never once did she voice complaints or inner-grief, enduring life's trials with quiet strength and steadiness, and cherished the fact that she got to share in her children's happiness when they started their own families. Trina was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Family meant the world to her; her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were her pride and joy- her greatest treasure, she would always say. She doted on her family every single day of her life, whether it was calling to check in on them, buying (or making) snacks that she knew her children and grandchildren enjoyed, or simply having them on her mind. She was exceedingly thoughtful, ever the voice of reason, and seemed to know the unspoken truth, offering a certain look that said everything yet nothing, or telling others exactly what they needed to hear. She also had a "dry" sense of humor, her unexpected retorts so witty that it resulted in great laughter from those around her. If Trina wasn't nurturing her beautifully thriving garden, which she took great pride in, she was on her little green chair pouring over word search puzzles, blasting Las Jilguerillas, El Dueto Azteca, Antonio Aguilar, Los Monta�eses del Alamo, Los Alegres de Teran and some Gerardo Reyes for the entire neighborhood to listen to. Trina is survived by her beloved husband of 59 years, Francisco; 10 children, Raul and Dede, Coco and Ruben, Yolanda and Raul, Mirna and Javier, Monico and Lorena; 18 grandchildren, Adrian, Eric and Jenai, Anthony, Ian, Celese and Freddie, Raulito and Ana, Rique and Taylor, Nana and Cory, Daniel, Marina, Nico, Mari, and Manuelito; 5 great-grandchildren, Nia, Ian Jr., Alexis, Freddie, and Keani; brothers, Ramon and Chava, and sisters, Chuy, Angelina, and Coco; and all of her nieces and nephews. She is reunited in heaven with her parents, Nicanor and Baudelia, and her brothers, Alfredo and Manuel. Though no longer here with us, her family takes comfort in the fact that she lives on in the flowers that bloomed beneath her hands, in the birds that sing when the morning breaks, in memories that hold her gentle smile, and in our hearts, where she is forever loved. Viewing will be held 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Wednesday, February 28th, 2024 at Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel, 127 E. Caldwell Ave., Visalia. Rosary will follow from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial services will be held 10:00 AM Thursday, February 29th, 2024 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 608 N. Church Street, Visalia. Graveside services will be held 12:00 PM Thursday, February 29th, 2024 at Woodlake Public Cemetery, 165 N Cypress St, Woodlake. Services have been entrusted to Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel. Memorial Tributes and condolences may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard.com.

Maria Trinidad Rodriguez

November 21, 1944 - February 9, 2024