Daniela Viviana Rodriguez 23 days
Passing 10/27/23 3:59 pm University of Utah Hospital NICU, SLC, UT
Birth 10/04/23 12:44 am University of Utah Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah
Andrew Angel Rodriguez Sr. Danielle Vivian Rodriguez
Married 1998 Little White Chapel, Las Vegas, NV and 2016 Abundant Living Family Church, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Daniela was born at 42 weeks and one day gestation at the University of Utah Hospital naturally after finding out that day that there were severe health complications after having a wonderful pregnancy. We did not find out we had a girl until after walking into the NICU two hours after she was born because she was whisked away through the NICU window quickly after birth. The nurses announced our baby girl to us as we walked in to meet our 6lb, 3.8-ounce, and 19.8-inch snow-white baby girl. We were quiet and shocked as the news was bittersweet the first time, we had been in a NICU and laying our eyes upon our second daughter, whom I had waited for over two decades, having many boys before her. Her hair looked long and curly with vernix pressed against her head. She was like Sleeping Beauty with a respirator and feeding tube. She looked perfect and beautiful to me as I scanned her, looking for any sign that she was not a healthy baby. I saw my nose, Dad’s feet, high-arched eyebrows, and a cupid's bow. During the first week, she underwent many scans, x-rays, and blood tests.
She was taken off the ventilator as she was starting to take all of her breaths and needed less oxygen support, and they were trying to increase feeds, waiting for her pleural effusion to heal. At one week old, she was diagnosed with Trisomy 18. Not knowing what this meant, we had to Google it while on the phone with Dad, and we were devastated for our beautiful baby girl by what the diagnosis read. Daniela had her mom every day to hold her, affirm her, pray over her, and read healing scriptures. Daniela progressed a little daily and slowly opened her eyes and looked around, cried, fussed, and listened to the music and light show aquarium toy. Daniela would look at me, and she knew I was mama and when I would get to her room, she would fuss when she heard me because I always had to pump milk before our skin-to-skin time. She would melt on my chest and fall into a deep sleep after rooting, and she used a pacifier while being fed through her tube when I was holding her.
We would stay reclined in the hospital chair for hours to get encouragement to make it through another day. Daniela got a fever that alerted the staff of a staph infection from her PICC line, and she did not let it stop her feeding and breathing progress, to the staff’s surprise. Everyone commented on how cute and sweet she was while being a tiny fighter. During all of the invasive procedures, she handled them all gracefully without a complaint or peep. All mentioned her strong spirit to her proud mama. She had amazingly supportive nurses and doctors looking after her, and they were surprised by her progress and fight compared to others before her.
On Friday, October 27th, a nurse explained that she was about to wean off her respiratory machine and was due to get whole breast milk feeds the next day after having non-fat donor milk and formula due to the pleural effusion. She was doing so well despite her diagnosis. The nurse gave her a tiny syringe of my breastmilk to show me that she could suck, swallow, and breathe as she was never given the opportunity before. I sent messages to her father and siblings; we were all excited and hopeful for her progress. She proved to be strong and determined to overcome. The nurse came into the room to talk to me about her surprising progress during our skin-to-skin time, and she was getting fussy as I was probably irritating her during our quality time. She kept fussing and making her breathing alarms beep, and they started going down further, and I noticed her turning pale like when she was first born.
Looking back, she must have passed out on my chest; the nurse took her to give her more breaths and breathing support. The nurse later said she took her last few breaths when she first put her back in bed to work on her. I just kept my hands on her wherever I could squeeze in between the staff to encourage her and pray over her as the room and hallway filled with people trying to save her life. Her heart slowly stopped, and her sweet, beautiful spirit ascended to heaven. Daniela touched the lives of the nurses and doctors and left a lasting impression before her journey on earth ended. Daniela’s graceful, short but sweet life told the story of a baby that received so much love and care and got to demonstrate her gentle warrior spirit. Daniela proved her strength and gave her family love that will be cherished and last a lifetime. #DanielaVivianastrong
Survived by my mom and dad, siblings Jonathan 29 and niece Leyna 11 months, Vanessa 28, Andrew Jr. 24, Angel 24, Atticus 17, Azariah 8, and Asael 4.
A Celebration of Life will be held November 4, 2023, at 2pm.
South Mountain Community Church Lehi Campus
520 South 850 East Suite B1
Lehi, UT 84043
For those who would like to join the service via Zoom can click on "Watch Services" or follow the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82531301720
Those wishing to view a video of Daniela's life can click on the following link: https://youtu.be/v_PeLDSLuto?si=NWBUaBrb5Wxeq1Gg
A video of the Celebration of Life can be found at : https://youtu.be/DuUTIc5HvnI?si=t7tSKvliLiEr8mny
Daniela’s story while heartbreaking is also beautiful. She was tiny, mighty & loved by so many. Making an impact on all who met her. We have been praying for you & your beautiful family. We love you.
My deepest sympathy Angel to you and your family. May the Lord our God comfort in the days ahead. Always in my heart Love Nina
Sending healing prayers and comfort during this tough time.
We are saddened to hear about Little Daniela‘s passing. We are praying for the entire family during this difficult time. May the peace and comfort of the Holy Spirit be with you all. We love you all.
We want to send our condolences. May the Lord give you comfort at this time of lost. We are praying for you and the whole family.
Daniela Viviana has forever touched the hearts of many, leaving the footprint of love with each of us. Angelic, sweet, precious & peaceful - a beautiful child of the Lord. Through this difficult time we pray for God to walk with you and your family through your suffering, grow within each of you through your suffering and deliver you and heal you from your grief. May you find comfort in God’s love. We love all of you and continue to pray..
We morn with you for your loss of your baby.May God bless her soul in heaven,may God comfort you.prayers gor your family. VINCE.
I am so sorry for your loss. I know that this must be a hard time for you and your family. Please know that your church family at SMCC are praying for you during this time. May the God of peace which surpasses all understanding be with you in this season. 🙏
We are so sorry for your loss! We also lost a child but for the last 34 years we celebrate his life and for bringing us closer together .
My heart is broken words can't express my sorrow.. Me and my kids send you and your family our love 💕 and condolences.. You have such a Beautiful loving family I am sorry Cuz I love u and hugs
Your beautiful, sweet baby girl was a tiny warrior indeed. God knows her and His purpose for her. God’s love shown through Daniela Viviana and the family will last. May her life be a living testimony to all who got to know her and those who only hear about her. We ask God to heal your heartbreak and to grow the joy and love you have for Daniela and with each other as a family. She will never be forgotten and always loved, until you meet again in our Father’s kingdom. May God restore peace and comfort to you and the family. Love you guys! God bless all of you. 🕊️
Sending love and prayers for you and your family.. We know you’ll cherish those sweet memories snuggling your beautiful baby girl! Hope you feel God’s arms around you all as well.
We are so heartbroken and sorry to hear of the passing of Daniela. We’re certain that she had a beautiful spirit, sent from our Heavenly Parents to bless your lives for a short period of time .And that you.ll be able to return and to reunite with her again eternally in the presence of our heavenly Parents during the first resurrection.
May God bless you and your family. We Love you! Please let us know what we can do to help you.
Aloha ia oe!
We love you Rodriguez family and are so sad about the passing of your sweet angel daughter, Daniella. Our prayers continue to be with you. Thank you for being such good friends and neighbors.
Candace and I are so sorry for your loss. Heaven has a new angel . I know words aren’t the same thing as having Daniela among us here on earth.
God bless your family.
We are deeply sadden to hear of the passing of Daniela and send our heartfelt condolences to your entire family. Daniela came to the perfect family who could offer her a lifetime of love in her small but powerful moment here on this earth. Likewise, her strong spirit and abundance of love fits perfectly into the Rodriguez family. We join our prayers with those of the many others in behalf of your family, that you might have comfort and healing during this difficult time. May the Spirit of Heaven fill your home.
Our hearts break for your loss but are thankful for those precious moments you shared with your daughter. Out thoughts will be with you.
So very very sorry for the loss of baby Daniela, but am grateful she was able to be with us for a time. What a beautiful sweet soul. Much love and sympathies to the Rodriguez family.
Daniela is a precious special soul. Her wise bright eternal spirit shone through her little body. I know she is so grateful to have been given physical life into your wonderful family and nurtured and cherished. I know you will feel her spirit with your family throughout your lifetimes and will be reunited. Blessings and prayers in your behalf as you mourn and grieve the loss of this beautiful princess.
“Every child born into this world is full of endless possibilities and hope.” I am so grateful and honored to have spent the last day with Daniela and her beautiful mom. The bond they had was so special and to see such a strong family full of so much love was truly special. Daniela touched so many hearts in her short life, and she will be missed and loved forever. May your family always cherish the sweet memories you made together.💜
We are sending a heart felt condolence for the loss you and your family have endured.
I am sorry for your loss. From Germany,
Sarah
We are all made of pure energy, and energy can never be destroyed. It can only be changed into something more beautiful!!
Tho she was only with you a short time she was loved. I know your pain and emptiness. She is your angle now and your protector. Always feel her near,
Im so sorry for your loss...God be with you.and your family...Always remember your precious
baby girl is watching down on you and your family...RIH precious little one, Fly with angels..
So sorry for your loss, mom and dad, a beautiful little angel now resting in Jesus loving arms💖💖
I have just come across the beautiful story of beautiful Daniela. I send condolences to you all, her wonderful family, as well as prayers from Ireland. I see it would have been Daniela's first birthday soon. I'm sure it doesn't take a birthday for you to think of Daniela. She was truly precious, loved and beautiful. Thank you for sharing her story and God bless.xx