Penny Abraza Jaclyn Rodriguez, age 2, tragically passed away Monday, September 21, 2020 due to an automobile accident. She was born on December 29, 2017 in Glendale, Maricopa, a daughter of José Rodriguez of Phoenix, AZ and Lori Ann (Lidgett) Rodriguez of Philipsburg. In addition to her parents, she will be deeply missed by her two brothers, which she adored, Michael and Javier, her aunts Jackie Lidgett and fiancée John Carter of Smoke Run, and Gevais Jones of Tempe, AZ; an uncle Joey Lidgett and wife Sherry of Snow Shoe, and grandparents Terry Lidgett of Snow Shoe, Arcelia Jones of Phoenix, AZ, and Gerald and Patricia Abbott of Apache Junction AZ. She was preceded in death by her grandmother Susan Lidgett. Penny enjoyed walks with her brother Michael, watching Paw Patrol and learning to play video games. She adored her Aunt Jackie and spending time at her house. Penny was a great person with great optimism. She was a little stubborn at times, but had a huge heart. Penny was beautiful, full of life and brought happiness and much joy to everyone around her. She was named after her aunt Penny Smades.
A funeral service will be held at the Dahlgren-Spewock Funeral Home, Inc., 228 N. Centre St. Philipsburg, on Friday, September 25 at 11am with Pastor Noel Meyers officiating. Family and friends will be received at the funeral home, on Thursday, September 24 from 6 to 8pm and on Friday, September 25 from 10 to 11am. Penny will be laid to rest at the Philipsburg Cemetery. Online condolences to the family may be made at www.dahlgren-spewock.com.