Maria Elena Rodriguez, 43, went to be with the lord on March 7, 2018 surrounded by her loved ones. A viewing will be on Sunday, March 18, 2018 from 4-8pm at Victory Outreach Lamont. Funeral services will be on Monday, March 19, 2018 at 10am at Victory Outreach Lamont followed by burial at Arvin Cemetery. A Celebration of life will be followed after the burial at Victory Outreach Lamont. Maria was born on May 23, 1973 in Bakersfield, California to Conrado and Herminia Rodriguez. She grew up and spent most of her life in Arvin, California. Maria was an amazing cook, and everyone always loved her Thanksgiving turkey. She also, loved to baked cakes and other desserts. Maria was a woman who knew god and knew of god's love. She was a mother, daughter, sister, and wife. Maria loved her children more than anything in the world and all she wished for was for her kids to be okay. We remember Maria as a loving person who brought light to the room with her jokes and laughter. Maria will be greatly missed and never forgotten. She has gone to be with her mother Herminia and her big brother Eduardo in heaven resting no longer in any pain. Maria will be greatly missed and never forgotten by all those who loved her. She will live forever in our hearts. Maria is survived by her children: Marissa, Christian, Isaac, Dillan, Matthew, and Joshua; spouse: Robert Howard; siblings: Guadalupe, Oralia, Daniel, Dalia, Rosalinda, and Fermin.