Petra M. Valentin Rodriguez

Petra M. Valentin Rodriguez, 74, of Dunkirk, passed away Sunday afternoon, April 6, 2025 at home with her loving family by her side. Born in Hormigueros, Puerto Rico on August 1, 1950, daughter of the late Ofelio Valentin and Ramona Rodriguez.

Survivors include her children Lissette (Nico Parra) Rivera, Carmen (Ruben) Rivera, Maria (Jose) Rivera, Moraima Rivera, and Viviana (Carlos) Arroyo; 16 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandson and one brother Reyes Rodriguez. 

In addition to her parents, Petra is preceded in death by her partner Manuel Gonzalez Rivera, and siblings Nicolasa Valentin, Cruz Ortiz, and Rojelio Ortiz. 

Psalm 23

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

Funeral services will be held in private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home; 736 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY.