Juanita Rodriguez

January 21, 1938 - July 1, 2019

Mrs. Juanita Chavez Rodriguez, age 81, of Tracy, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday July 1, 2019. She was born January 21, 1938, in Texas, a daughter of the late Francisco Chavez and Eugenia Chavez Carter. Juanita was preceded in death by her brother Pablo Chavez and step-father Homer D. Carter. She moved to Tracy in 1964, and was active in helping migrant families. Later she worked as a certified nursing assistant and teacher's aide. She was active in The Red Hat Society, Golden Agers, Thursday Quilter's Group and Tracy Senior Center. Juanita enjoyed quilting above all other hobbies. She is survived by her Husband, Eli Rodriguez, her sister Matilda Freeman, her three children, Abel Rodriguez, Diana (Adan) Moreno, Felipe Rodriguez, her four grandchildren, Juliana (Kenneth) Nielsen, Adrian (Courtney) Moreno, Rose Rodriguez, Benjamin Moreno, her six great- grandchildren, Aliyah Alford, Caleb and Hailey Nielsen, Jordan, Hudson and Brooklyn Moreno and close family friend Sandra Hernandez. We will cherish all the wonderful memories and many adventures we shared with her. She was a strong woman with many talents and a big heart to help others. She will be deeply missed but never forgotten. Her family would like to give a special thank you to Hospice of San Joaquin. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Tracy Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be from 9:00 am to 11:00 am and a private graveside service will follow.