Florence Lona

Florence Lona, 95, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Friday, December 17, 2021. Visitation: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday, December 23, 2021, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids. Graveside Service to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Florence B. Rodriguez was born March 12, 1926, in Cedar Rapids, to John Rodriguez and Lydia Saldivar. Survivors include her daughter, Corrinne Hinojosa; grandchildren, Ruben, Raynaldo, Rene, Rebecca, and Roderick, Salvador 'Ray', Maria, Mario, Jose, and Juan; 36 great-grandchildren; siblings Gloria Kolter, Mildred Stearns, and Ramona Vasquez; step-son, Lupe Lona and his son, Julian; and many cousins and extended family members. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Guadalupe M. Gonzalez; husband, Guadalupe G. Lona; daughter, Lydia Fregoso; brothers, John, Mike, Rudy, Alfonso, Bobby, and Rex Rodriguez; and sisters, Rosie Vega and Grace Fielder. From the very beginning, you stood in strength as a beacon of light Luminous wisdom for others to follow - gifted guidance of uplifting might Openhearted and generous in giving and forgiving - a provider - even to those so lost in the night Resounding & unconditional love for family; rejoiced in company and shared smiles that unite Everlasting significance, a matriarch supplying promise and deserving of promoted praise. Nurturing, caring and kind- providing providence in such humble ways Captivating beauty, graced within our hearts and captured in our minds' and always stays Endlessly enduring for all that you've bestowed; you've provided us life, laughter and love - beaming down highlights to uplift our days Life from life brings forth life's attraction to other forms of life and thus emerges love Offering beauty of a divine nature in bringing forth the splendor of a life full of singing Nectar provided of various forms, shapes seeping in our veins as a catalyst to our vitals As thy spirit ascends given angelic wings, thy aura remains as a gentle reminder to lift our voices & sing.