Diana was born January 8th, 1948, to Faraon and Sofia (Castro) Falcon in Mcallen, Texas. She grew up in the Kansas City, Missouri Sacred Heart neighborhood and was the eldest to her three siblings. In January of 1965 she married John Rodriguez. They shared their life together in the Westport area of KCMO and were married for 58 years. She and John raised their three children in their home on Genessee Street.
After retiring from Kansas City Hospice she devoted her time as a caregiver to both her parents and Aunt Minnie Lanham till their passing. Diana enjoyed trips to the casino, shopping, and visiting South Texas also known as the Valley. She was drawn to the warm weather and beach, it was truly her happy place. Family was very important to Diana. Birthdays, weddings, Baptisms, graduations, and important milestones she made sure they were celebrated and never forgot.
Diana passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, John Rodriguez, brother, Faraon (Marie) Falcon of Borger, Texas, sister, Gloria Aguilar of Kansas City, MO, and Robert. Children, Dianna (Mark) Andresen of Shawnee, KS, John Jr. (Natalie) of Lenexa, KS, and Rico (Angela) of Kansas City, MO. Grandchildren, Kaleb, Little Rico, Elysia, Xavier, Zachery, Sophia, Cisco, and Haden.
Visitation will be held at 10:30 a.m., with the Rosary prayed at 11:15 a.m. and Memorial Service following at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, July 14, at the Porter Funeral Home, 8535 Monrovia Lenexa, KS. Inurnment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa, KS with luncheon afterwards at IBEW Local Union 124, 301 East 103rd Terrace, Kansas City, Missouri 64114.
In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care 9001 Stateline Road Suite 300 Kansas City, MO 64114.