Northbridge- Miriam (Rodriguez) Alvarez age 59 died Dec. 16, 2014 at the Univ. MA HealthCare Center Hospital, Worcester.  She leaves 2 sons Joseph A. Alvarez and Paul S. Morrison of Northbridge, and a daughter Beatriz Hodge of Toledo, Ohio.  She also leaves 2 brothers Pedro Martel of Norhtbridge and Johnny Rodriguez of CA, 3 sisters Lillian Castillo of Milford and Diana Baez of Toledo, Ohio.  She also had a sister the predeceased her, Hilda Candelario of Milford, 9 grandchildren and 4 great grand children.  She was born in the Bronx, NY daughter of the late Alfredo and Hilda (Avila) Rodriguez and lived here for 15 yrs, prior to that, Fitchburg, Milford and the Bronx. She loved plants and animals.  There are no calling hrs.  A private service will be held at a later date and the convenience of the family.  The Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School St., Webster is directing arrangements.  A guest book is available at www.shaw-majercik.com