"Some of my favorite years growing up are when Cari Ella was living with my family. We shared a room (my messyness made her want a line drawn down the middle of the room). I rembering borrowing her square dancing skirt for a Sadie Hawkins dance (it was purple of course). Cari Ella's love for family and friends and love for Jesus are so inspiring. She is one who loves deeply from her heart. Her faith was backed up in her actions and determination. She has raised two wonderful sons that share in her testimony of God's faithfulness. I love you Sis! Always in my heart, till we see what you see? Shari"
In loving memory of
Cari-Ella Rodriguez
March 18, 1960 - June 4, 2022
Cari-Ella Rodriguez went to be with her Lord on June 4th, 2022 in Anaheim, CA at the age of 62. Cari-Ella was born on March 18,1960 in Southgate, CA to Joe and Marjorie Rodriguez. Cari-Ella is survived by her loving mother, Marjorie L Rodriguez, brother Rosendo Rodriguez (Gilda) sister, Linnie Crane, twin sons, Samuel J Rodriguez and Daniel J Rodriguez (Brittany), beloved grandchildren Isaac, Asher, Ethan and Ayla, all of whom she adored. As well as many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grandnephews whom she loved unconditionally. She was preceded in death by her father Joe H. Rodriguez. Cari-Ella was a devoted, hardworking, single mother to her twin boys, Samuel and Daniel. Shewas deeply connected to Knott Ave Christian Church and received many of her extended family and friends through her fellowship with this community. This included her second family Wayland and Peggy French, mom and dad, Caryn (Jim) Setterquist, and Shari (Lonnie) Anderson,sisters. Cari-Ella's faith was infectious and resulted in a deep seated faith for her sons, sister, and many of her nieces and nephews whom she had the privilege to baptize. She served her church community throughout her life by preparing communion, preparing slides (real ones) for the projector, preparing audio for Sunday, serving on projector, preparing audio for Sunday, serving on special projects and singing in the choir.
She continued to serve in any way she could at the churches she attended more recently. Through her faith, she received mentors and in turn mentored others. She was a true example of how to serve and be served with humility and grace. Cari-Ella touched many peoples lives over the years and will be lovingly missed. Visitation is scheduled for June 27th 5-8pm at White Emerson Mortuary 13304 Philadelphia Street, Whittier, CA 90601. Services will held on June 28th at 9am also at White Emerson. Internment will follow at Rose Hills Cemetery, 3888 Workman Mill Road, Whittier CA 90601. Directions will be provided. Followed by a gathering at the home of Joey and Amy.
Pelerine, 13703 Sunrise Dr. Whittier, CA 90602.
All are invited
Tributes
"RIP Cari-Ella sending prayers to the family sorry for your loss"
"I met Cari-Ella at Anaheim Terrace Care Center we became roommates there. You love her as soon as you meet her she was such a happy person always lending a hand if she could. I still can't believe my friend is gone she will always hold a special place in my heart. I'm going to miss you so much I Love You, Kimberly Marshall"
"She was a room mate early 90s we both went are own ways to raise our kids just recently got re united and sharing our time with grandkids I will surely miss our talks and time together missing her daily Tawana Dillon"
"My beautiful special daughter was so kind and loving. She was always the first one to send a helping hand, encouraging, and pray for you. With much love Mom & Dad French "