Christina Lara

Christina "Black Widow" Rodriguez Lara, 69 of DeKalb, she was born on Saturday, October 8, 1949 in Del Rio, Texas. On Sunday she passed away peacefully at home September 22, 2019.

She attended schools in Del Rio, Texas. As a child her parents moved their family to DeKalb for work Opportunities.

Christina and Thomas Rabelo had eight wonderful children. Danny Morales, Tommy Rabelo, Jayne (Jeremy) Weems, Margie (Jose) Davila, Jimmy Rabelo, Roger Rabelo, Joey (Sarah) Rabelo, Robert Rabelo

She had wonderful grandchildren that were in her heart every day. Bailey (Michael) Klock, Michael Frasier, Daniella Morales, Ruben Sanchez, Abraham Miranda, Arika Miranda, Olivia Miranda, Charlie Weems, Jenavie Devila, Junior Devila, Isabella Donegan, Lincoln Rabelo, Remington O'Rourke, Anisia Rabelo, Alexandra Rabelo.

She is survived by six siblings. Jessie (Chayo) Rodriguez, Ramona Pizano, Thomas Rodriguez, Linda (David) Martinez, Felix (Debbie) Rodriguez, Lupita Mascote and brother-in-law Tony Ruiz

Christina was a resident of The Golden Years. She was so happy there. She was on the Council Committee for the DeKalb Housing Authority. Assisted where and when needed, she would check in on residents that became dear friends to her.

Christina is proceeded in death by her parents Jesus Gonzalez Rodriguez and Dominga Miranda Rodriguez. She will be joining her siblings in heaven Reyes (Cathy) Rodriguez, Juan (Juanita) Rodriguez, Mary Ruiz, George Rodriguez, Mario (Susanna) Rodriguez, Enrique Rodriguez.

Funeral mass will be held on Thursday September 26, 2019 at 10:30 am in St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb with Father Dean Russell officiating. Cremation was handled by Finch Crematory. Arrangements were entrusted to: Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL, 60115 (815) 758-3841.