Hilda N. Leon-Rodriguez, 57, of Worcester died Tuesday, September 15th in UMASS Memorial Medical Center – Memorial Campus. She leaves her husband, Eduardo Velazquez of Worcester; her daughter, Arelises Vasquez-Lopez and her husband, Luis Lopez of Worcester; four sons, David Vazquez-Leon Eric Joel Vazquez-Leon and his wife, Marissa, Daniel Vazquez-Leon, Edgardo Velazquez-Leon all of Worcester; two brothers, Wilberto Leon of Worcester and Benjamin Leon-Rodriguez of Puerto Rico; four sisters, Nilda Leon-Rodriguez, Magdalena Leon-Rodriguez, Aida Leon-Rodriguez, Lisbeth Leon-Rodriguez; eleven grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Hilda was born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, and throughout her life, her greatest joy came from the people and simple pleasures she loved most. A woman of faith, she attended Mass at St. Peter’s Church.
Hilda loved spending time outdoors, especially tending to her plants, and she always enjoyed a day at the beach. She also had a love for purses and perfume and had quite an impressive collection of both. Her beloved dog, Madison, held a very special place in her heart and was a treasured companion.
Above all, Hilda was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. Family meant everything to her, and she cherished every opportunity to spend time with those she loved. Dependable and caring, Hilda was always only a phone call away, ready to listen, offer support, or simply be there when someone needed her. She will be remembered for the love she gave so freely to her family and for the many memories they were fortunate to share with her.
Her funeral is Wednesday, September 23rd from O’Connor Brothers Funeral Home, 592 Park Avenue with her funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. in St. Peter’s Church, 931 Main Street. Burial will follow in Hope Cemetery. Calling hours are Tuesday, September 22nd from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home.