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Obituary for RODRIGUEZ


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday October 29, 2008

Ann Therese Rodriguez, died at the young age of 48 in her sleep at home in Albuquerque, on October 27, 2008. She was born March 1, 1960 in Spencerport, NY to Emily and Ronald Schultz who both preceded her in death. She is survived by sister, Donna; brothers, Ron and his wife, Leo and Alma, and David Schultz and his son, DC. Ann grew up on a 50 acre farm in Albion, NY where she spent most of her childhood. At the age of ten, Ann and her family moved to New Mexico where the weather would benefit her father's health. Ann attended Taylor Middle School in Rio Rancho, and graduated from Cibola High School in 1978. At the age of 18, she met her future husband, Edward James Rodriguez, son of Edward and Emma Rodriguez. Six months later, on November 3, 1979, they married in St. Thomas Aquinas Church. After their marriage, they moved to Gallup. They resided there for 28 years, raising firstborn daughter, Michelle Liane Norris, wife to husband Sean Norris, and twins Edward Anthony and Sandra Ann Rodriguez and her fiance Justin Fjelseth and his children Tristyn and Destiny. Ann and Ed also owned and operated Rodriguez Pumping in Gallup. She was also a distributor with the Albuquerque Journal and Tribune for 27 years, finally retiring in 2007, returning to Albuquerque at that time. A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, November 1, 2008 at 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary Westside Chapel. Ann was an avid animal lover, hard worker, gardener, landscaper, a loving wife, a soon to be grandmother, a best friend, a peace-keeper, and a wonderful mother, devoted daughter-in-law and sister who will be deeply missed. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300 www.frenchmortuary.com