Julia Ruth Rodriguez

Julia Ruth Rodriguez, 48, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2017, in Lubbock, Texas. A Memorial Service will be held at Anderson Bethany Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, December 23, 2017, 1:00 PM. Celebrate Julia’s life by visiting www.andersonbethany.com to offer a memory or expression of sympathy for her family. On December 6, 1969, Julia was born to Ray Luna and Frances Romero in Roswell, New Mexico. A Roswell High School graduate, Julie worked for Stripes Store in Hobbs, New Mexico. Julia was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed by family and friends. Those left to eternally treasure and cherish memories of Julia are her children: Larry Rodriguez Jr. and wife, Jacqui Rodriguez and grandchildren: Kendall and Kailyn of Albuquerque, NM, Nathaniel Rodriguez of Las Cruces, NM, Zack Turner Jr. and Jerry Turner of Hobbs, NM; partner, Zack Turner Sr. of Hobbs, NM; mother and stepdad: Frances Garcia and Romelio Garcia of Roswell, NM; siblings: Bernice Andazola and fiancé, Milo J. Garcia and nieces and nephews: Florinda Najar of Artesia, NM, Isaac Andazola of Roswell, NM, Jesse Joel Andazola of Arizona, Robert Anthony Andazola of Roswell, NM; Irene Aragon and fiancé, Christian D. Varela Sr. of Roswell, NM, nieces and nephews: Anthony Ray Aragon of Roswell, NM, Frances Aragon of Albuquerque, NM; Carolyn Ramirez, nieces and nephew Unea Lopez, Tasha Melendez, Ernie Ramirez of Albuquerque, NM; Christina Baca and husband, Tony Baca of Alamogordo, NM, nieces and nephews: Fred Luna of Roswell, NM, Cassandra Duran of Albuquerque, NM, Cynthia Luna of Roswell, NM, Robert D. Luna of Alamogordo, NM; in-laws: Freddy and Amber Sanchez of Hobbs, NM, and nieces and nephews: Justin, Cody and Jariah Sanchez; several aunts; uncles; cousins; and special friends: Gary and Toni Jones of Plains, TX. Preceding Julia in death were her father, Ray Luna; brother, Robert E. Luna; grandmother, Antonia Luna; grandfather, Lorenzo Luna; great-grandpa, Isacc Duran; great-grandma, Julia Duran; uncles: Ernest, Rudy, Irenio, Robert Luna; great-uncles: David and Benny Duran; aunt, Ruth Hernandez; and brother-in-law, Anthony Aragon. Special Thanks to Dr. Mittle, all nursing staff, medical staff and doctors at both Covenant Hospital and Covenant Specialty Hospital that helped with our sisters care. Julia’s family lovingly wrote this tribute in her honor.

Julia Ruth Rodriguez

December 6, 1969 - December 17, 2017