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| Vivian Margarita Rodríguez López |
| December 18, 1953 - March 30, 2026 |
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Vivian Margarita Rodríguez López of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania died Monday, March 30, 2026. She was 72 years old. Vivian was born December 18, 1953 in Santurce, Puerto Rico, daughter of Miguel Angel Rodriguez Torres and Mercedes Rodriguez Torres (nee - Lopez Castro).
There are some sorrows very difficult to place. The death of our younger sister has caused us great pain. Vivian was born and raised in Río Piedras, in the Hyde Park neighborhood, where—together with our father Miguel, our mother Mercedes, and our brothers Miguel and Luis—we created and shared beautiful memories. Vivian studied at Puerto Rico Elementary School and University High School-UHS (Class of 1971). She earned her bachelor's degree at the University of the Sacred Heart and went on to pursue her master's degree in Special Education at Temple University. From then on, she lived in Philadelphia, where she lived a happy and fulfilling life. She was a dedicated special education teacher, deeply committed to her work. She loved and championed her students—as well as their families—with passion. She was a good, humble, and sincere person—talented, creative, generous, and compassionate—possessing a sense of justice that guided and accompanied her always.
"Titi Vivian” always looked out for her family, particularly her nieces and nephews in Puerto Rico: José, Isadora, Diego, Daniel, Francisco ("Panchi"), Mercedes, and Laura.
She enjoyed cinema, good conversation, reading, and music. She played the guitar and possessed a very sweet singing voice. Just a few days ago, we watched together (online)a concert by our national singer Lucecita Benitez, exchanging text messages as we reminisced about our days of youth.
Nina and I traveled to Philadelphia to embrace our dear Ximena, as well as her family Estivaliz and Brandon Detwiller; Guillermo and Annmarie Gamboa, her dear grandchildren who gave her much joy-Avianna, Selena and Guillermito, and friends who loved Vivian so dearly and brought her such happiness. We are deeply grateful for your affection and for your loving, comforting presence during this time.
Once we have her ashes back in Puerto Rico, we will have the opportunity to gather—just as we are doing here in Philadelphia—to continue honoring her memory and giving thanks for her life. Peace!
Mercedes Rodríguez López
( In Spanish)
Hay tristezas que, de momento, no sabemos dónde acomodar. La muerte de nuestra hermana menor nos ha causado un gran dolor. Vivian nació y se crió en Río Piedras, en el vecindario de Hyde Park, donde junto a nuestro papá Miguel, nuestra mamá Mercedes y nuestros hermanos Miguel y Luis, creamos y compartimos lindos recuerdos. Estudió en la Puerto Rico Elementary School y en la UHS (Clase 1971). Hizo su bachillerato en la Universidad del Sagrado Corazón y se fue a hacer su maestría en Educacion Especial en Temple U. De ahí en adelante vivió en Philadelphia donde fue muy feliz. Fue una maestra de educacion especial dedicada y muy comprometida con su trabajo. Amó y defendió a sus estudiantes y a las familias de sus estudiantes con pasión. Fue una persona buena, sencilla y sincera, talentosa, creativa, generosa, compasiva, con un sentido de justicia que la guió y la acompañó siempre.
Titi Vivian siempre estuvo muy pendiente de su familia, particularmente de sus sobrinos y sobrinas en PR-José, Isadora, Diego, Daniel, Francisco(Panchi) Mercedes y Laura.
Disfrutaba del cine, la buena conversación, la lectura, la música. Tocaba guitarra y tenía una voz muy dulce. Hace unos días vimos el concierto de Lucecita, en línea, y comentábamos -por texto- aquellos tiempos de juventud.
Nina y yo viajamos a Philadelphia para abrazarnos con nuestra querida Ximena y su familia, Estivaliz and Brandon Detwiller; Guillermo and Annmarie Gamboa, sus niños que le dieron a Vivian la ternura de nietecitos -Avianna, Selena and Guillermito, y con la familia y amistades que tanto la han querido y la hicieron feliz.
Agradecemos el cariño y el acompañamiento amoroso y consolador de ustedes. Cuando tengamos sus cenizas en PR tendremos oportunidad de reunirnos, como lo haremos en Philadelphia, para seguir recordándola y dando gracias por su vida. Paz.
Mercedes Rodríguez López
www.wetzelandson.com
There are some sorrows very difficult to place. The death of our younger sister has caused us great pain. Vivian was born and raised in Río Piedras, in the Hyde Park neighborhood, where—together with our father Miguel, our mother Mercedes, and our brothers Miguel and Luis—we created and shared beautiful memories. Vivian studied at Puerto Rico Elementary School and University High School-UHS (Class of 1971). She earned her bachelor's degree at the University of the Sacred Heart and went on to pursue her master's degree in Special Education at Temple University. From then on, she lived in Philadelphia, where she lived a happy and fulfilling life. She was a dedicated special education teacher, deeply committed to her work. She loved and championed her students—as well as their families—with passion. She was a good, humble, and sincere person—talented, creative, generous, and compassionate—possessing a sense of justice that guided and accompanied her always.
"Titi Vivian” always looked out for her family, particularly her nieces and nephews in Puerto Rico: José, Isadora, Diego, Daniel, Francisco ("Panchi"), Mercedes, and Laura.
She enjoyed cinema, good conversation, reading, and music. She played the guitar and possessed a very sweet singing voice. Just a few days ago, we watched together (online)a concert by our national singer Lucecita Benitez, exchanging text messages as we reminisced about our days of youth.
Nina and I traveled to Philadelphia to embrace our dear Ximena, as well as her family Estivaliz and Brandon Detwiller; Guillermo and Annmarie Gamboa, her dear grandchildren who gave her much joy-Avianna, Selena and Guillermito, and friends who loved Vivian so dearly and brought her such happiness. We are deeply grateful for your affection and for your loving, comforting presence during this time.
Once we have her ashes back in Puerto Rico, we will have the opportunity to gather—just as we are doing here in Philadelphia—to continue honoring her memory and giving thanks for her life. Peace!
Mercedes Rodríguez López
( In Spanish)
Hay tristezas que, de momento, no sabemos dónde acomodar. La muerte de nuestra hermana menor nos ha causado un gran dolor. Vivian nació y se crió en Río Piedras, en el vecindario de Hyde Park, donde junto a nuestro papá Miguel, nuestra mamá Mercedes y nuestros hermanos Miguel y Luis, creamos y compartimos lindos recuerdos. Estudió en la Puerto Rico Elementary School y en la UHS (Clase 1971). Hizo su bachillerato en la Universidad del Sagrado Corazón y se fue a hacer su maestría en Educacion Especial en Temple U. De ahí en adelante vivió en Philadelphia donde fue muy feliz. Fue una maestra de educacion especial dedicada y muy comprometida con su trabajo. Amó y defendió a sus estudiantes y a las familias de sus estudiantes con pasión. Fue una persona buena, sencilla y sincera, talentosa, creativa, generosa, compasiva, con un sentido de justicia que la guió y la acompañó siempre.
Titi Vivian siempre estuvo muy pendiente de su familia, particularmente de sus sobrinos y sobrinas en PR-José, Isadora, Diego, Daniel, Francisco(Panchi) Mercedes y Laura.
Disfrutaba del cine, la buena conversación, la lectura, la música. Tocaba guitarra y tenía una voz muy dulce. Hace unos días vimos el concierto de Lucecita, en línea, y comentábamos -por texto- aquellos tiempos de juventud.
Nina y yo viajamos a Philadelphia para abrazarnos con nuestra querida Ximena y su familia, Estivaliz and Brandon Detwiller; Guillermo and Annmarie Gamboa, sus niños que le dieron a Vivian la ternura de nietecitos -Avianna, Selena and Guillermito, y con la familia y amistades que tanto la han querido y la hicieron feliz.
Agradecemos el cariño y el acompañamiento amoroso y consolador de ustedes. Cuando tengamos sus cenizas en PR tendremos oportunidad de reunirnos, como lo haremos en Philadelphia, para seguir recordándola y dando gracias por su vida. Paz.
Mercedes Rodríguez López
www.wetzelandson.com
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