Rose Mercado-Rodriguez

Rose leaves a lasting memory of love, faith, inspiration, and joy. She embraced her roles as daughter, sister, and aunt with an infectious spirit that found happiness and blessing in every relationship. Rose had many close friends that became members of her extended family through genuine care, mutual respect, and lasting love for them and their families. She doted over her nieces and nephews including her great-nieces and great-nephews never forgetting a birthday or special occasion in their lives.

Rose was a member of Holy Savior Catholic Church where she was previously involved in the Church Choir and several committees. Even through illnesses, she faced her struggles with courage and faith to help her through until the end. She was an inspiration to all of us. Rose enjoyed being with family and friends for celebrations and sorrows to share a smile and a hug to make you feel loved. She also enjoyed spending time with her playful puppies, listening to Mexican music, watching Shocker basketball, and cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs.

Rose is preceded in death by her parents, Angel and Margarita Rodriguez and sister, Angela Rodriguez. She is survived by her brothers, Mark (Kim) Rodriguez and Robert (Kristi) Rodriguez; nieces and nephews, Andy (Karesia) Rodriguez, Nicole Parris, Chloe Rodriguez, Zachary (Amanda) Rodriguez, and Heather Heron; great nieces and great nephews, Zoey Parris, Lily Parris, Maya Rodriguez, Remy Rodriguez, Jacob Heron, Mila Heron, Jason Salano, Jordan Rodriguez, and Jaxon Rodriguez. Additionally, Rose is survived by loving uncles, aunts, and cousins who were always there for her in good times and challenging times.

Rose will be deeply missed by all her family and many close friends.

Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Resthaven Mortuary. Rosary will be 10:00 a.m. and Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 19th, 2025 both at Holy Savior Catholic Church, 3000 E. 13th St. N., Wichta, KS 67214. A graveside service will follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, Garden of Gospels, Lot 58D, 11800 West Highway 54, Wichita, KS 67209.

Should you wish to honor Rose with a contribution, a memorial has been established with the National Kidney Foundation (NKF), for dialysis research, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016 - [email protected].