Maria Joaquina Rodarte was born on March 6, 1943 in Cañitas de Felipe Pescador, Zacatecas, Mexico.

She married in 1979 and took on the role of motherhood.  Her love of children led her to 12 years as caregiver at Carmelite Learning Center. She continued to care for numerous children throughout the years.

After successfully beating breast cancer in 2003 she lost her second battle with breast cancer on Jan 29, 2019. She has gone to be with the Lord along with her parents and older brother who have preceded her in death.

She will be profoundly missed by all who knew her.

FUNERAL SERVICES

Visitation will begin on Tuesday, February 5, at 6:00 P.M. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 P.M. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.  Funeral Mass will be offered on Wednesday, February 6, at 9:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.  Interment will follow in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

In lieu of flowers, the family requests a contribution to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church (San Antonio) in her name.