Socorro Serrano Rodriguez

Name: Visitation
Start: 11/04/2025 09:00 AM
End: 11/04/2025 10:15 AM
Location: Emmerson-Bartlett Memorial Chapel

April 16, 1923 — October 18, 2025

San Bernardino

Socorro Serrano Rodriguez 102 years old! She entered heaven, October 18, 2025 at St Bernadine’s Hospital in San Bernardino.

Matriarch Elder and Wisdom Keeper to the Serrano and the Serrano Rodriguez family who will be sorely missed.

100 years of her life spent in Redlands with her mother Concepcion Lopez Serrano who also lived to age 102. Her father was Everardo Serrano. She was the eldest of 7 siblings, assisting in the formation of their lives. Concepcion was an original pioneer of the Rancho Cucamonga area until her move to Redlands. Both Socorro and Concepcion assisted with loving and consistent care of St Mary’s Altar linens and flowers that Concepcion sewed and embroidered, picked from her garden. Socorro was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother raising six children with her husband, Trinidad Rodriguez/Madrid family. She is survived by her 5 siblings brother Ralph/Lydia Serrano, sister Petra/Robert Ramos, brother Rudy/Olivia Serrano, Victoria/John Chavez, David/Mary Lou Serrano. Other siblings who are departed: Evelyn, Edward Serrano/wife Isabelle still with us. Many nieces and nephews.

Currently 11 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, 8 great-great grandchildren and 2 great-great-great grandchildren on the way.

Son Ernest/Jean, grandsons John/Shirley and great grandchildren Corey and Sierra. Grandson Ernest/Gwen and great grandchildren, Grace and Henry.

Devoted Son Richard who lovingly lived with and cared for Socorro after empty nest and death of husband Trinidad.

Son Robert/Marion, granddaughter Trina Thuney and great grandchildren: Chloe, Kaylee and Christian.

Granddaughter Danielle/Randy Shadle and great grandchildren George and Magnolia.

Daughter Diana, grandchildren Adam/Heather Hebden, Andrea/Roger Carrillo great grandchildren, Ashley and great great granddaughters Kayla, Valerie and Harper, great grandson Roger. Granddaughter Alisa /Jovan Hernandez and great grandchildren Avery, Lucas, Elijah, Asher, Adalyn, Leo.

Granddaughter Amelia Hebden: great grandson Joseph; great- great grandsons Elliott and Danny; Great granddaughter Angeline: great great granddaughter Autumn; great grandson Alex, great granddaughters Audrina, Hayley, and Elliana.

Daughter Dorothy/Ron Amos. grandchildren Joseph/Lisa: great grandchildren, Brenda and Keri; grandson Nathan/Rose.

Yolanda/Claude Davis: granddaughter Leah.

Very well known to the University of Redlands Chapel/Henschke Hall Henschke sisters who were her employers for many years following her proud civil service employment at Norton Air Force Base. Her grandson Ernest Henry became an Air Force Colonel, which gave her great joy. Her son Robert served during Vietnam War Era who provided her with great pride. Her daughter Dorothy is a proud widow of Vietnam Era Veteran also serving Norton AFB.

Other employers: James Sloan, A Gordon Reynolds, long time photographer, William Elmer Kingham, Dr Morris. She knew Mary Kimberly Shirk of Kimberly Crest who was James Sloan neighbor across from Prospect Park.

She was a devoted member of St. Mary’s Church encouraging her children to complete all sacraments, daughters to participate in the offering of flowers to our Holy Mother under the Guidance of Father Mesa.

She was guided, motivated and inspired by long time YMCA Dance Teacher Dolores Orwig who created Redlands first ever solo child dance performance of Ballet Folklorico at Redlands Bowl via youngest daughter Yolanda. This extended toward involvement and passion, assisting Graciela Tapia Ballet Folklorico Troupe entrance into Redlands community via youngest daughter Yolanda’s consistent involvement along with Socorro’s sister Victoria and her daughters. Her passion extended toward consistent volunteerism of supporting cultural dance to local convalescent home entertainment. She was known to be generous with her time for the elderly, which was in reverence to her culture and religious path.

She was popular with her filet mignon tamale recipe, which was an extension of her mother‘s recipe that she revised and handed down to most appreciative family and friends. She had the biggest heart, smile and dimples, infectious humor to delight all who were fortunate to be touched by her light and beauty…

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