Mariel Jimena Rodriguez
August 2, 1972 ~ November 23, 2015
Marietta Southern Cremations & Funerals
Mariel Jimena Rodriguez, age 43, of Woodstock, Georgia, passed away in her sleep on Monday, November 23, 2015.
Born in Santiago, Chile, raised in Toronto, Canada, she graduated from Xavier University in Cincinnati. She was a voracious reader, never missed an episode of Y&R, loved decorating for Christmas, and made friends wherever she went thanks to her beautiful smile.
Beloved momma of Nicolas, precious daughter of Jorge and Maria Elena Rodriguez of Marietta, Georgia, loving sister of Carolina Rodriguez of Woodstock, Georgia, special niece to Aurora Pardo of Toronto, Canada, and well-loved by a large host of family and friends in Atlanta, Cincinnati, Toronto and Chile.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 11:00 AM at St. Ann Catholic Church in Marietta, Georgia with Rev. John Gabriel officiating. A reception will follow immediately after the Mass. Following the reception, interment will take place at Honey Creek Woodlands, 2625 Highway 212 SW, Conyers, GA 30094; all are invited to attend. For those who wish to honor her memory, contributions may be made to the Nicolas Broadus Education Fund, via the website: www.youcaring.com.
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‘I am very sad to hear of Mariel’s passing. I can’t pretend to understand your pain. Please know that I have been praying for all of you and I hope that comfort will find you soon. God Bless you all.’
‘Llevamos una gran pena en el corazn por la partida de nuestra querida Mariel. Adems estamos desconcertados,escuchamos una noticia tan mala que nos pareci difcil de creer, de entender y de asimilar. Si tenemos una certeza, fe y confianza en nuestro Padre Celestial a quien encomendamos la vida de Nicolas por siempre, La Paz de Dios que sobrepasa todo entendimento para mis tos Jorge y Mara Elena y para mi prima Carolina.
Los quiere Mara Alicia Donoso Pardo’
‘Dearest Mariel,
We worked together many years ago but we had the pleasure of being friends for those years you lived in Toronto. I was waiting to get your Chili recipe from you and now see you have left us way too early. I send my deepest condolences to your family. Hugs to everyone. Angela Z your friend you made at the Park Hyatt Toronto.’
‘I am very sorry for your family’s loss.’
‘I only knew you for a short period of time, but I will never forget your cheerful personality and lovely smile!
Very sad -too young, too soon.’
‘My condolences to the family including my 2nd cousin Nicolas. Mariel would always “light up the room” with her beautiful smile at our holiday gatherings.’
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‘We are sad to hear this news. Mariel made a “Winnie the Pooh” birthday cake for my son, Langston’s 1st birthday; he’s now 10yrs. She always baked something for our family gatherings. Praying for all to receive comfort during this time. Sending special hugs and love to Nicolas from his cousins in Cincinnati.’
‘Dear Mariel and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Mariel’s passing. She was a true delight and ray of sunshine. I had the pleasure of working with her and becoming friends with her when she was in Cincinnati. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.’
‘Carolina, Don Jorge, Doñas Maria Elena y Aurora,
It has been more than 20 years since speaking with all of you but it does not dull the sadness felt when I read about Mariel’s passing. I still remember the last time I ran into Mariel when she still lived in Toronto.
Please accept mine, my parents and my families deepest condolences for the loss of someone so important to all your lives.’
‘Carolina, Don Jorge, Doas Maria Elena y Aurora,
It has been more than 20 years since speaking with all of you but it does not dull the sadness felt when I read about Mariel’s passing. I still remember the last time I ran into Mariel when she still lived in Toronto.
Please accept mine, my parents and my families deepest condolences for the loss of someone so important to all your lives.’