Sina Joanne Rodriguez

January 5, 1948 - July 19, 2020

Sina “Joanne” Rodriguez Joanne Rodriguez, 72, returned home to heaven after a battle with a terminal illness, on July 19th, 2020, in Houston, Texas. Joanne is survived by her brother John (Bonnie) Elvestrom of Huntley, MT. Her children, Bobby Beaver of Billings, MT, Pica Rodriguez of St Peter, MN, Cris Rodriguez of St. Peter, MN, Mona Broadway of Houston, TX, Tio (Clinton) Persing of Claremont, MN, Elena (Tom) Rodriguez of Rosemount, MN, Seb (Angie) Rodriguez of Houston, TX, Samantha Sepin of Fort Worth, TX, and by her beloved grandchildren, great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Joanne was proceeded in death by her ex-husband, Albino Rodriguez, her son Roy Rodriguez, her parents Ole and Anna Elvestrom, and two of her siblings, Henry Elvestrom and Margaret Hindman. Joanne was the oldest daughter of Ole and Anna Elvestrom. She was born in Silesia, Montana on January 5th, 1948. She grew up in southern Montana and spent many years in northern Wyoming raising her children. Joanne moved to Minnesota in the early 1990’s to be closer to her adult children. She fell in love with Minnesota and particularly Saint Paul. She worked several jobs throughout her life. All of them allowed her to live out her passion of serving people. Joanne joyfully lived her life as an unwavering consistent example of Christ’s love. She loved unconditionally and was a spiritual mother and mentor to many. A celebration of life will be held in Saint Paul, Minnesota later this summer.