Lucille M Rodarte

December 12, 1938 - January 28, 2015

Lucia Maria De La Rosa Rodriquez Rodarte (Lucille Mary Rodarte), age 76, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 28, 2015. After a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. She passed away in her home of 51 years with her loving husband and family by her side. Lucy was born in Jerome, Arizona December 13, 1938 in the Phelps Dodge Hospital. She was the oldest of four children to Jesus and Rafaila Rodriquez. Lucy attended elementary school in Jerome before moving to Prescott to live with her grandparents while her father, uncles, cousins and friends tore down the house her parents owned in Jerome. The lumber from this house was transported to Prescott and a different house was built where she spent her childhood growing up. In Prescott, she attended Lincoln Elementary, Prescott Junior High, and she graduated from Prescott High School in 1957. After she graduated from high school she went to Lamson Business College in Phoenix, Arizona and received her certificate for Secretarial Training. Upon completion, she worked in Prescott with Mr. Vic Swanson, who at that time was the manager of Valley National Bank from 1958-1959. She also worked as a medical and dental assistant. Lucy retired from Prescott Unified School District after 21 years (1984-2005) of service as the Substitute Coordinator for the entire district. After her retirement the system was computerized, and she spent countless hours volunteering at the District Office. Lucy married the love of her life, Ralph Feliciano Rodarte on November 7, 1959. They were married in the Sacred Heart Church, which is presently the Prescott Fine Arts Auditorium. She never dated, another man. They were sweethearts since they were 12 years old. They were married 55 years, and raised their family in their home on S. Mount Vernon. During her Golden Years she took many classes at Yavapai College, mostly medical courses, tutored others in Spanish, Medical Transcription and Medical Terminology. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, gardening and making greeting cards for her family and friends. Lucy was preceded in death by her parents Jesus and Rafaila Rodriquez, and her great-grandson Ryder Vicente. Survivors include her loving and devoted husband Ralph F. Rodarte; sons Michael Ray Rodarte (Brenda); Ralph F. Rodarte, Jr. (Erika); Daniel Ray Rodarte (Mary) and daughter, Monica Ann Rodarte. Grandchildren include: Michael Anthony Rodarte (Randi), Derrick Ryan Rodarte (Amanda), Shannel Mae Vicente (Michael), Alexandra Margaret Rodarte, and Paul Joseph Rodarte, as well as five great-grandsons Michael Anthony Roderte, Jr., James Allen Rodarte, Hunter Alexander Vicente, Jase Michael Vicente, and Remington Ray Rodarte. She is also survived by her sisters, Eleanor Johnstone (Donald), Rose Mary Magana (Victor) and brother, Richard Rodriguez (Esther). A memorial service for Lucy will be held on Saturday, February 7th, at 1:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Prescott, Arizona. In lieu of flowers the family has requested you make donations to Hospice Family Care, 100 E. Sheldon Street, Suite 100, Prescott, AZ 86301 or Prescott Unified School district at www.pusdonline.com Obituary was prepared by Lucy prior to her death. Lucia Maria De La Rosa Rodriquez Rodarte (Lucille Mary Rodarte), age 76, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 28, 2015. After a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. She passed away in her home of 51 years with her loving husband and family by her side. Lucy was born in Jerome, Arizona December 13, 1938 in the Phelps Dodge Hospital. She was the oldest of four children to Jesus and Rafaila Rodriquez. Lucy attended elementary school in Jerome before moving to Prescott to live with her grandparents while her father, uncles, cousins and friends tore down the house her parents owned in Jerome. The lumber from this house was transported to Prescott and a different house was built where she spent her childhood growing up. In Prescott, she attended Lincoln Elementary, Prescott Junior High, and she graduated from Prescott High School in 1957. After she graduated from high school she went to Lamson Business College in Phoenix, Arizona and received her certificate for Secretarial Training. Upon completion, she worked in Prescott with Mr. Vic Swanson, who at that time was the manager of Valley National Bank from 1958-1959. She also worked as a medical and dental assistant. Lucy retired from Prescott Unified School District after 21 years (1984-2005) of service as the Substitute Coordinator for the entire district. After her retirement the system was computerized, and she spent countless hours volunteering at the District Office. Lucy married the love of her life, Ralph Feliciano Rodarte on November 7, 1959. They were married in the Sacred Heart Church, which is presently the Prescott Fine Arts Auditorium. She never dated, another man. They were sweethearts since they were 12 years old. They were married 55 years, and raised their family in their home on S. Mount Vernon. During her Golden Years she took many classes at Yavapai College, mostly medical courses, tutored others in Spanish, Medical Transcription and Medical Terminology. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, gardening and making greeting cards for her family and friends. Lucy was preceded in death by her parents Jesus and Rafaila Rodriquez, and her great-grandson Ryder Vicente. Survivors include her loving and devoted husband Ralph F. Rodarte; sons Michael Ray Rodarte (Brenda); Ralph F. Rodarte, Jr. (Erika); Daniel Ray Rodarte (Mary) and daughter, Monica Ann Rodarte. Grandchildren include: Michael Anthony Rodarte (Randi), Derrick Ryan Rodarte (Amanda), Shannel Mae Vicente (Michael), Alexandra Margaret Rodarte, and Paul Joseph Rodarte, as well as five great-grandsons Michael Anthony Roderte, Jr., James Allen Rodarte, Hunter Alexander Vicente, Jase Michael Vicente, and Remington Ray Rodarte. She is also survived by her sisters, Eleanor Johnstone (Donald), Rose Mary Magana (Victor) and brother, Richard Rodriguez (Esther). A memorial service for Lucy will be held on Saturday, February 7th, at 1:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Prescott, Arizona. In lieu of flowers the family has requested you make donations to Hospice Family Care, 100 E. Sheldon Street, Suite 100, Prescott, AZ 86301 or Prescott Unified School district at www.pusdonline.com Obituary was prepared by Lucy prior to her death. Lucia Maria De La Rosa Rodriquez Rodarte (Lucille Mary Rodarte), age 76, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 28, 2015. After a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. She passed away in her home of 51 years with her loving husband and family by her side. Lucy was born in Jerome, Arizona December 13, 1938 in the Phelps Dodge Hospital. She was the oldest of four children to Jesus and Rafaila Rodriquez. Lucy attended elementary school in Jerome before moving to Prescott to live with her grandparents while her father, uncles, cousins and friends tore down the house her parents owned in Jerome. The lumber from this house was transported to Prescott and a different house was built where she spent her childhood growing up. In Prescott, she attended Lincoln Elementary, Prescott Junior High, and she graduated from Prescott High School in 1957. After she graduated from high school she went to Lamson Business College in Phoenix, Arizona and received her certificate for Secretarial Training. Upon completion, she worked in Prescott with Mr. Vic Swanson, who at that time was the manager of Valley National Bank from 1958-1959. She also worked as a medical and dental assistant. Lucy retired from Prescott Unified School District after 21 years (1984-2005) of service as the Substitute Coordinator for the entire district. After her retirement the system was computerized, and she spent countless hours volunteering at the District Office. Lucy married the love of her life, Ralph Feliciano Rodarte on November 7, 1959. They were married in the Sacred Heart Church, which is presently the Prescott Fine Arts Auditorium. She never dated, another man. They were sweethearts since they were 12 years old. They were married 55 years, and raised their family in their home on S. Mount Vernon. During her Golden Years she took many classes at Yavapai College, mostly medical courses, tutored others in Spanish, Medical Transcription and Medical Terminology. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, gardening and making greeting cards for her family and friends. Lucy was preceded in death by her parents Jesus and Rafaila Rodriquez, and her great-grandson Ryder Vicente. Survivors include her loving and devoted husband Ralph F. Rodarte; sons Michael Ray Rodarte (Brenda); Ralph F. Rodarte, Jr. (Erika); Daniel Ray Rodarte (Mary) and daughter, Monica Ann Rodarte. Grandchildren include: Michael Anthony Rodarte (Randi), Derrick Ryan Rodarte (Amanda), Shannel Mae Vicente (Michael), Alexandra Margaret Rodarte, and Paul Joseph Rodarte, as well as five great-grandsons Michael Anthony Roderte, Jr., James Allen Rodarte, Hunter Alexander Vicente, Jase Michael Vicente, and Remington Ray Rodarte. She is also survived by her sisters, Eleanor Johnstone (Donald), Rose Mary Magana (Victor) and brother, Richard Rodriguez (Esther). A memorial service for Lucy will be held on Saturday, February 7th, at 1:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Prescott, Arizona. In lieu of flowers the family has requested you make donations to Hospice Family Care, 100 E. Sheldon Street, Suite 100, Prescott, AZ 86301 or Prescott Unified School district at www.pusdonline.com Obituary was prepared by Lucy prior to her death.