Virginia (Bimbe) Rodriguez

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Virginia (Bimbe) Rodriguez

“The Runner”

June 18, 1956 ~ November 20, 2022

“I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith.” – 2 Timothy 4:7

My longest marathon was against ovarian cancer; now I’m with God, who carried me all the way. I entered his kingdom on November 20, 2022. I was born June 18, 1956 in Salt Lake City to Elaisa Casaus Rodriguez (Chamisal, New Mexico) and José Medardo Rodriguez (Rio Lucio, New Mexico). Raised in Magna, later moved to Tooele and the Salt Lake City area. I married Danny Fernando Mondragon; together we have three sons: Jason, Ricardo and Michael; 14 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Survived by my sons Jason (Melissa), Ricardo (Trudy) and Michael Mondragon; brothers Freddie (Sue), Danny (Shelley), Steve and Larry Rodriguez; sisters Gloria Martinez (Leo), Tina Cruz (Bob) and Debra Snyder (Glen). Preceded in death by my parents; brothers Rick and Craig Rodriguez; sister, baby Maxine; grandson Eli Mondragon; nephews Craig Jr. and Aaron Rodriguez, Anthony and Frankie Aragon.

Thanks and gratefulness to my family, the staff at Utah Cancer Specialists, nieces Shauntel and Gabi assuring my eats. Special thanks to my daughter-in-law Trudy Mondragon “My Tattooed Angel” for taking the utmost care of me. To friends whose prayers brought peace and comfort to my soul. Thank you, my beautiful sons, grandchildren and family for being a part of my adventurous world. I love you all. Keep laughing and being as courageous as ‘Big Hair One with Bear Feet.’

“As the sun’s rays fall upon my face, I feel you in my heart. Your light will always fill my soul, we’ll never be apart.”

A funeral Mass was celebrated at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City on November 28. Burial followed at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Funeral direction by Starks Funeral Parlor, Salt Lake City. Thanks to Tate Mortuary, Tooele.