Rosella Venegas

April 5, 1952 - June 13, 2022

Rosella Venegas, 70, was born on April 5th, 1952 to Louis and Rachel Romo in Loma Linda, CA. The matriarch of her family, Baba passed away peacefully on Monday, June 13th, 2022 in Redlands, CA surrounded by her children and grandchildren.

Baba, a lifelong resident of Colton, Ca began her journey to culinary legend in the community working alongside her parents at Dell's Drive In. As a teen, she learned how to serve all patrons she encountered. Baba proudly followed in her parents footsteps until her untimely retirement shortly after her mother's passing. She treated every customer like family and always made it a point to take care of local teachers by ensuring they had lunch on request before opening hours.

Baba, a staple of the community, continued serving the city of Colton long after she retired from Dell's by volunteering for Relay for Life events, San Salvador's Church Fiestas and providing "Taco Tuesday's and Thursday's" for various venues, including The Knights of Columbus in Colton and San Bernardino as well as American Legion Post 155. In her free time, she also successfully owned a catering business which employed her children, grandchildren, friends and family. Baba became "mom" and "grandma" to many as she was involved in all her children's and grandchildren's every endeavor. Over the decades she proudly supported every team possible whether it was the high school marching band in Hawaii, football, softball, basketball, track or color guard.

Baba's legacy was mostly fulfilled by displaying her love by crafting her signature culinary masterpieces at family gatherings such as Easter and 4th of July BBQ's, She lived for and loved preparing her Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners with all the trimmings. Her joy was seeing everyone with their hearts and stomachs full.

Together with her husband at her side, Baba enjoyed traveling, camping and attending concerts. Baba and Andy along with their family in hand embarked on cruise ship destinations from Disney World, The Caribbean Islands to the Mexican Riviera. Baba found the most peace in boating with Andy and family for the past 46 years in Lake Havasu, AZ., and the wind in her hair, a cold drink in her hand and the Beach Boys music in the background. Baba loved dancing with her husband and now has finally reunited with her soulmate once again for all eternity.

Baba's love for serving everyone her delicious food made her extremely happy. She was loved by all she served and she loved them all just as much. Our entire family cannot thank you enough for the love you showed her as a customer or a friend at any point during her 40 year career and 70 years of her generous life. Our family would like you to know your meals were prepared and served with the same pride and as much love as she poured into our family's meals.

Rosella "Baba" Venegas was preceded in passing by the love of her life for 50 1/2 years Andrew Arthur Venegas Sr., both parents Louis and Rachel Romo, sister Adella Cota and grandson RayAndy Ramirez.

Baba is survived by her children Gina, Andrew Jr. (Renee), Russell (Nicole) and Raymond Venegas. Grandchildren Raquel (God daughter), Regina (Daniel Kimberling), Ricky (Melanie), Razili, Raelynn and Ramon (Yenicka) Ramirez, Andrew III, Andre (Stella), Nicelle and Rissen Venegas. Great Grandchildren Ashley and Ricky Jr. Ramirez, Memphis and Savannah Wyrick, Sophia and Layla Lewis, Aaliyah (God daughter), Genevieve, Daphnie, Harley, Damian and Raymond Ramirez and Jameson Kimberling. Her beloved father and mother in law Freddy and Sarah Venegas. Baba also leaves behind her Venegas siblings, nieces and nephews who she loved deeply as well.

Baba had no intention of leaving us or this earth so soon. As long as her family lives on, so will her unconditional love, legacy and family traditions will continue to fill our hearts and souls. She will be immensely missed forever by her family and all those who knew her. To honor her, honk twice if you are ever in the area or pass in front of the old Dell's Drive In.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.montecitomemorialparkandmortuary.com for the Venegas family.