Elizabeth Monroy Marquez, 90, of Lawrence passed away Mary Immaculate Nursing and Restorative Center in Lawrence. Elizabeth was born and educated Guayama, Puerto Rico she was daughter of the late Maximo Marquez and Teresa Barbosa. She earned LPN license while living in Puerto Rico and worked there until she met her husband Victor Manuel Rodriguez. In 1952 she moved to Patterson, New Jersey. She later settled in Lawrence in 1967 and was employed at Lawrence Maid Shoe and Island Plastics both in Lawrence. Elizabeth retired due heath conditions. She enjoyed crafts, crochet, wedding cakes and planning parties for festive occasions while caring for her many grandchildren. Her family was her life. Elizabeth was early supporter of the Action Community Center where she worked with Isabel Melendez and Carmen Rodriguez and others in assisting newly arrived Latinos who moved in Lawrence and need, guidance and love.
Elizabeth is survived by her children, Gloria Chavez and her husband, Armando of Pelham, NH; Mrs. Ofelia Guzman of South Lawrence; Victor M. Rodriguez and his Alicia (Pagan) Rodriguez; and Eric Marquez of Lawrence. Grandchildren: Lisa, Valerie, Amy and Alex, Milan 3, and Michael. Additionally, she is survived by several great grand children. Elizabeth is also survived by sisters, Carmen and Socorro, and brother Eliud and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call Tuesday, July 26, 2022 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at FARRAH FUNERAL HOME Lawrence Street, Lawrence, MA 01841. A funeral service will be held Wednesday=, July 27, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at FARRAH FUNERAL HOME.
Burial will follow at St. Mary-Immaculate Cemetery in Lawrence.