Bernadette Rodrigues

December 21, 1950 - April 9, 2022

Bernadette Rodrigues 1950 - 2022 Bernadette Rodrigues, 71, of Waipahu Hawaii, passed away peacefully Friday, April 8, 2022. Berna was born in Honolulu, Hawaii December 21, 1950 daughter to the late Antonio and Julia Rodrigues. She grew up loved and jostled by eight siblings and graduating from McKinley High School. She worked as a school bus driver however, after retirement, silent words of her heart made their way to paper and Berna became a published poet. Berna loved music, dancing, scary movies and spending time with family and friends. She carried a sensitive yet adventurous spirit, celebrating life at each turn. Decorations sprung up for every holiday a calendar held. Family members slacking, got her a cracking; her celebratory spirit shown on everyone’s doors. R&B music could be heard while she cleaned and holiday music often months in advance. She left her son’s with memories of family gatherings and celebrations, picnics at Magic Island and Waiamea Bay, special occasions celebrated at a Chinese restaurant and a legacy of sacrifice, love, encouragement, support (and cracks). Bernadette is survived by her husband Daniel Rodrigues and two sons Randolph Rodrigues and Francis McKinnis Jr. (and wife, Shaun); eight grandchildren (Tatiana, Antonio, Emani, Randy-Girl, Cameron, DiJaunte, Dymond, Drake), five great-grandchildren and predeceased by grandson, Tres. A Memorial Service will be held to honor Berna’s life on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, 10:00-12:00, at Oahu Mortuary and Cemetery Chapel, 2162 Nuuanu Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817.