Reyna Maricela Rodriguez

With heavy hearts and deep love, we celebrate the beautiful life of Reyna Maricela Rodriguez, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and the heart and soul of her family, who passed away peacefully on March 12th, 2026, at the age of 74. Reyna was born on September 2nd ,1951, in Mexico City, Mexico. She was the third of nine siblings and was lovingly raised by her adoptive parents, Blanca and William, while also holding close the love of her biological mother, Lucrecia. Her life journey took her from Mexico City to California, and ultimately to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where she built a life rooted in faith, family, and unconditional love. In Milwaukee, Reyna shared 35 beautiful years of marriage with her beloved husband, Francisco J. Rodriguez—the love of her life and her partner in everything. Their love was deep, steady, and enduring, and together they created a home filled with warmth, laughter, and devotion. Since his passing in April 2025, she carried his memory closely in her heart. Now, she is reunited with him again—together in eternal peace, just as they always were. Reyna was a mother to her three daughters, Serina, Maricela, and Emma, whom she raised to be independent, resilient, and strong; qualities that will continue to carry them forward. Her love only grew as her family expanded. She was a deeply cherished grandmother to Yanires, Janissa, Anastassia, Eloisa, Lariah, Honey, Abayalina, and Adan. Reyna was more than a grandmother—she was a second mother, a protector, and a guiding light. She helped raise many of her grandchildren with endless patience, strength, and unconditional love. Her home was a place of comfort, safety, and joy—a space where everyone felt cared for and never alone. Her love extended into the third generation as she welcomed her great-grandchildren, Danylia, Jaslene, Zaeliya, Mia, Vinicio, and Lincoln, who brought her immense pride and happiness. Throughout her life, Reyna embraced many roles. She worked as a machinist, expressed her creativity through professional baking, and dedicated herself wholeheartedly as a homemaker. But above all, her greatest joy was loving and caring for her family. Her kitchen was the heart of her home. It was where memories were made—filled with the aroma of her cooking, laughter shared over meals, and the comfort of knowing everyone was always welcome. Feeding others was one of the many ways she showed her love, and those moments will be treasured forever. Reyna’s love extended far beyond her family. She had a generous, compassionate spirit and believed deeply in helping others. Her faith in God was a guiding force in her life—it shaped her kindness, her strength, and the way she cared for those around her. She gave selflessly, loved deeply, and found joy in serving others. Through her time volunteering at church, she shared that love and faith with her community, especially with children, who she held close to her heart. Reyna touched countless lives with her warmth, resilience, and nurturing spirit. She was the foundation of her family—the one who held everyone together with love, wisdom, and grace. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Francisco, and her parents, Blanca, William, and Lucrecia. Today, we find comfort in knowing she is at peace, reunited with those she loved so dearly, embraced in God’s presence and surrounded by eternal love. Though our hearts are broken, and she will be deeply missed, her love will never leave us. It lives on in every life she touched, every lesson she taught, and every memory we carry. “Siempre vivirás en nuestros corazones. Tu amor, tu fuerza y tu cuidado vivirán en nuestra familia para siempre.” (You will always live in our hearts. Your love, strength, and care will live in our family forever.) Her greatest legacy is the family she loved, raised, and held together—and that love will continue for generations to come. Visitation Monday, March 23, 2026 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM at the ROZGA FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES – ROZGA-WALLOCH CHAPEL. Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated Tuesday, March 24 at 11:00 AM at BASILICA OF ST. JOSAPHAT, 601 W. Lincoln Ave (PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH). Private Cremation to follow. Rozga Funeral & Cremation Services Rozga-Walloch Chapel 4309 South 20th Street Milwaukee, WI 53221

Reyna Maricela Rodriguez

March 12, 2026