Rose Marie Kumulian

Grandma Rose created a safe and warm place to visit for all who knew her. You would always receive a loving hug, more than one kiss, a beautiful smile and a longing look which told you she wanted you with her. We are all convinced she was welcomed with the same blessing she gave us by those who were waiting for her: Her love, Grandpa George Kumulian, her grandson Korey Kumulian, her sister and brother-in-law Queenie and Joseph Agopian, her sisters Tony Askew, Fran Askew, Rita Rangel, her beloved brother Raymond Lucero, both of her parents, Jennie and Nick Lucero, great-great grandson James Goodenough and so many more. This fragile, delicate flower somehow outlived so many of her friends and family. All of whom were so important to her.

She leaves behind her children, Alice and Jirel Rackley, Georgina Goodenough (Eugene Goodenough was in line anxiously awaiting her to arrival), Fred Kumulian, Cecelia and Dick Carr . There were many grandchildren and great-grandchildren to her delight. She was the first one to bathe all of her 13 grandkids, most of her great-grandkids and even stuck it out for some of the great-great-grandkids (bathing a baby is a tough business as you get older!!).

Grandma Rose always opened her home to family and friends who needed a place to live, a couch to sleep on, or even if you just needed a talk. She always had the best cookies and lots of fruit trees in the backyard. She was an example of a dutiful wife who always put her husband first and was happy to do whatever she knew would make him happy. She did this always knowing Grandpa George was there to take care of her as well. It was a fine balance of love and respect.

Grandma was the prettiest Rose in the garden and she will be missed in a very special way. When we were little, she would say our prayers with us. It’s now time to say those prayers for her. Pray for her to quickly find Grandpa George and all of those who were waiting. Pray her soul finds peace as she meets her Lord.