Carmen Jones

Carmen Jones May 27, 1945 – December 2, 2022 Carmen Jones (Rodriquez) passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022 at the age of 77. Carmen was born in Jalisco, Mexico to her loving parents Salvador Rodriguez and Maria de Jesus Rodriguez. Raised in Jalisco, she and her family immigrated to the United States at the age of 14, relocating to Waterford, California. In September of 1965, Carmen married the love of her life, Karl Jones, in Escalon, California. Karl and Carmen lived in Ballico for few years then settled in Delhi, California where they lived happily for the past 38 years. This year, they celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary. After graduating from Oakdale High School, Carmen worked as a licensed hair stylist until she found her true calling as a Migrant Education worker. She worked for the Merced County Office of Education until she retired in 2005. Carmen positively affected and influenced countless lives in her community through her work and charity. Carmen was an avid basketball and baseball fan. She loved the Warriors and Giants. Her favorite players are Steph Curry, Kobe, and Buster Posey. She loved to talk sports and current events, reminisce about her childhood and her first love, Mexico. Above all, Carmen loved her family with her entire heart. She is treasured and will be missed by many. Along with her loving husband, Carmen is survived by her son, Karl Jones Jr. of Delhi, CA., daughters, Christina Santiago of Fallon, NV. and Laura Jones-Wood (Jerry) of Denair, CA. Brother in-law Jose Amezquita, nephew Lupe Amezquita, nieces Rosalind and Carolind Amezquita, six grandchildren, Alex and Britney (Christina), Stephen, Ashley, Bryanna, Josie (Laura), three very new great-grandchildren, Jameson and Michael (Alex), and Levi (Ashley). Carmen was preceded in death by her parents, Maria and Salvador (Lelo & Lela) as well as her sister, Mary Amezquita, with whom she shared a very special and close relationship. Mary was sorely missed by Carmen and family after her sudden passing in April of last year. A rosary will be held at Turlock Funeral Home, 425 North Soderquist Rd., on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at the same location. Following the service, Carmen will be laid to rest at Turlock Memorial Park, 575 N. Soderquist Rd.

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Carmen Jones

May 27, 1945 - December 2, 2022