Maria S. Rodriguez, 46, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2014. She was born in Laredo, Texas on November 24, 1967. She was a CNA for over 20 years who dedicated her life to unselfishly serve and heal her patients and all those around her. She is survived by her husband, Joel A. Rodriguez; children, Juan Cardona and wife Lynette, Jose Cardona, Joel Rodriguez and wife Karen, Joczelyn Rodriguez, Jorge Rodriguez; mother, Sussana Zamora; brothers, Manuel and wife Delia, Alfonso, Jose “Blanco” and Victor Hugo; several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles and many friends. The visitation will be held on Sunday, January 12, 2014 beginning at 6:00 P.M. with the Rosary service at 7:00 P.M. at Sunset Northwest Funeral Home, 6321 Bandera Rd. The procession will leave the funeral home on Monday, January 13, 2014 at 8:15 A.M. for the Funeral Mass at 9:00 A.M. at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 7893 Grissom Rd. The interment will follow at San Fernando Cemetery #3. To leave an expression of sympathy, please log on to www.sunsetnwfuneralhome.com.