Maria Rodriguez Obituary

Maria G. Rodriguez

Maria G. Rodriguez, 68, of Findlay, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. She was born in Lima, Ohio, November 12, 1957, to Miguel and Beatrice (Miranda) Rodriguez. She is survived by her children, Ruben James (Jessecia Neville) Sanchez of Findlay, Sonia Biatriz (Cipriano Palacios) Sanchez of Findlay, and Xavier Rafael (Nicklas Vitale) Sanchez of Grove City. Maria is also survived by her brothers, David (Jan Gallegos) Rodriguez, Miguel Rodriguez Jr., both of Findlay, and Steven (Lisa) Rodriguez of Michigan, sisters, Eva Susanne (Damian) Oleksa of Grove City and Iona Rodriguez of Findlay; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two precious grand dogs, Calvin and Asher; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Miguel and Beatrice; brother, Roy Rodriguez; half brother, Richard Greer; her significant other, Roger White; and a great-grandchild.

Maria always put family and friends ahead of herself. She loved music, had an adventurous spirit, and loved to travel. She had a wonderful and giving heart, even after her death, as she participated in the organ donor program. Maria will be missed tremendously and has left a void that will never be filled.

Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Thursday, January 8, 2026, at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME. Her funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. Friday, January 9, 2026, at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, with Pastor Jose A. Zamora officiating. Burial will be private at Maple Grove Cemetery at a later date. Online condolences can be expressed to family by visiting coldrencrates.com.