Rosalina D. Hicks

With heavy hearts and deep love, we remember and celebrate the life of Rosalina “Mama Rose” Dizon, a true matriarch whose strength, compassion, and devotion shaped generations of her family. Mama Rose was a devoted sister, a loving wife, a loving mother, and a deeply cherished grandmother and great-grandmother.

Rosalina was born on August 23, 1935, in Floridablanca, Pampanga, Philippines. As the sixth of eleven children, she carried a natural sense of responsibility and care from an early age. She was always there for her siblings, helping in any way she could and offering support whenever it was needed. Her love extended beyond her immediate family. She looked out for her nieces and nephews as if they were her own, always ready with guidance, care, and a warm heart.

Mama Rose lived a life centered on family. Her presence was steady, nurturing, and strong, and she was deeply respected and loved by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Efren. She is survived by her children: Erly; Elvie and her husband Gary; Rolly and his wife Gina. She leaves behind her beloved grandchildren: Irish and her husband Mike; Bryan and his wife Mae; Jhasmine and her husband Sean; Nicole; and Kenneth. Mama Rose was also blessed with great-grandchildren: Xyla, Maria, Sean Jr., Bella Rose, Meiko, Khalib, Khyri, Logan, and Josie, who were a source of immense joy and pride in her life.

Rosalina “Mama Rose” Dizon will be remembered as the heart of her family. She was a woman whose love knew no limits and whose legacy lives on through the generations she nurtured. Though she will be deeply missed, her spirit and love will remain forever in the hearts of all who knew her.