Awilda Rodriguez-Lopez, 77, Seamstress
Awilda Rodriguez-Lopez, age 77, of Lorain, died on Tuesday, September 17, 2002 at Community Health Partners Hospital and Surgical Center, West, following a lengthy illness.Born on November 19, 1924 in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, she moved to Lorain in 1953 from Bronx, New York.
She was employed as a seamstress at Joseph & Feiss for 25 years, retiring in 1990.
Awilda was a member of Templo Emmanuel Asambleas De Dios.
She enjoyed flowers, cooking and making clothing.
She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Valentine, sons: Juan Carlos Rodriguez, of Sheffield Village, Victor Rodriguez, of Butte, Montana, daughter: Sonya Salcedo of Connecticut, 6 grandchildren, brother: William Diaz of Puerto Rico, and Sister, Sylvia Fonseca, of Hollywood, Florida.
She is preceded in death by her brother, Luis Diaz and sisters: Julie Diaz, Titi Diaz and Nilda Diaz.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 19, 2002 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Templo Emmanuel Church, 4230 Clinton Avenue, Lorain where funeral services will be held on Friday, September 20, 2002. Rev. Daniel Reyes, pastor will officiate and Rev. Pedro Juan Gonzalez, will co-officiate. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Lorain. The Dovin Funeral Home, 2701 Elyria Avenue, Lorain is handling the arrangements.