Obituary: Norma Rodriguez

Norma Rodriguez was called home by her Lord on December 27, 2023, following a courageous battle with brain cancer. Her life was full of love, family, and friends.

Norma was born on July 18, 1972, to Cecilia Tiscareno and Jose Rodriguez in Aurora, Illinois. She lived in Aurora her entire life where she made friends with many. Norma is the definition of a "people person." If she had a hobby, it would have been collecting friends, friends for life.

Once you met her, you never let go. She was a babysitter for many of our children, even when we didn't need a sitter. She loved us first, then she loved our children.

Norma was a fun and loving person, generous and kind. She loved fashion, music, and cooking. Norma was always the light in a room and her cherry red smile was the first thing you saw. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

She is survived by her daughter Yazmeen Idaliz Navejar, her son Raul Jose Navejar, her mother, Cecilia Tiscareno, her father Jose Rodriguez, many aunts and uncles, and even more cousins’ nieces, and nephews.

The family will be receiving guests at 10 a.m. Jan. 5 at James-Paynes Funeral Service located at 204 Hill Ave. in Aurora. Following the celebration of life will be a burial at Spring Lake Cemetery located at 745 S. Lincoln Ave. in Aurora.