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RODRIGUES -- M. Teofilia Otruides Herrera Acosta Rodrigues, "Sophie", passed on to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 12, 2006. Teofila was born on October 22, 1908 in Sapello, NM. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ignacia Lujan Herrera; her father, Ignacio Montano Herrera; her step-mother, Escolastica Lucero Herrera; her brothers, Narciso Herrera, Vidal Herrera, Luis Herrera; an infant son, Jesse Acosta; her first husband, Alvaro Acosta; and her second husband, George M. Rodrigues. She is survived by her sister, Bessie Herrera Martinez; sons, Alexander Acosta and wife, Betty, Reuben N. Rodrigues and wife, Debi; daughters, Flora A. CdeBaca and husband, Leandro, Lilia A. LoPinto and husband, Ciro; 18 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Teofila enjoyed traveling and had visited many parts of the U.S. and Mexico. She lived her early years in Las Vegas, NM and Pan, AZ and attended school in Ash Fork, AZ. She made her home in Greeley, CO, Estacion Morita, Chihuahua, Mexico, San Francisco, CA, Albuquerque, and Colorado Springs, CO. Teofila was a single parent for many years as well as a successful entrepreneur. She started her career in the restaurant industry by first being a waitress and chef then into management and eventually owning and operating two restaurants in Albuquerque. She had a loyal following and made many friends in her lifetime. Teofila was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She dedicated her life to serving the Lord and made it a point to pass this along to all she met in song and prayer. She will be missed and will be remembered for her strong and determined spirit. Good-bye Mom, we will see you on the other side. The family wishes to extend their heart-felt gratitude to the wonderful care givers at Aspen Living Center, Colorado Springs, CO, for all the love and care they gave to our mother. Thank you. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Friday, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Entombment will take at Sunset Memorial Park. A celebration of her life with a reception will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R.N. Rodrigues, 657 Troon Drive NE, Rio Rancho. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Fri September 15, 2006