Maria “Blanca” Smith de Rodriguez was born and raised in Rawson (Chubut), Argentina. Her mother, Amalia Ciolfi, was an Italian immigrant; and her father, Gerardo Smith, of British descent. She later lived in Buenos Aires with her late husband Dr. Ernesto J Rodriguez (an oil businessman from Santa Fe, Argentina), where 2 of their 4 beautiful children were born and raised: Carmen Amalia (“Marilu”) and Edgardo (“Tino”). They later moved to Puerto Rico where their youngest children Garland and Solange were born.
Among other places, they lived and took residence in Florida. She passed while in the company of her daughters in her beautiful home that she loved at Symphony on the Waterways in Fort Lauderdale.
Youngest of 13 children; as strong as this only surviving triplet came into the world, she also left it.
What perseverance and defiance. But then, this is the same woman who came back to life delivering her youngest son, only to have one more years later despite being told of the eminent risk-but she was determined to have another girl.
..3 months ago in May, the Doctors ordered hospice and sent her home with hospital bed and oxygen to rest at home comfortably; giving her 1 day + to live (“it’s in the hands of God”)...but she had a bit of a say in this... In her true style, within a week she was already living it up, laughing, getting massages, surrounded by friends, still looking wonderful despite it all, enjoying every moment in life, as she always did. And so she did for another 3 wonderful months.
On August 15th, Feast of St Mary’s Day; Blanca let go and finally joined her late husband, who had been patiently waiting 18 years for this moment; and Heaven is certainly a better place now...
Her inner and outer beauty remained constant; her smile contagious. She was a devoted wife and mother. She was passionate about life, a fan of tennis, loved to vacation, go on cruises, laughter, music, dancing, and being surrounded by family and friends. She was a talented piano player and loved to play “tangos” (by ear, never took lessons), an amazing cook, and loved to entertain. She enjoyed playing cards and bingo.
She was the last surviving members of her siblings. She is survived by all of her children and 5 grandchildren: Garland Andres, Michael Sean, Gabriel, Derrick Patrick, and Gerardo. They all reside in Florida except for Tino, who lives in Texas with his wife Laura.
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