She was born in Orange, California, and made San Diego her hometown for 39 years. She attended local schools including Southwestern College. Rosa was employed with San Diego Unified School District for approximately 17 years.
Rosa is survived by her fiancée Ezequiel Calderon, and four children; David Pinto Covarrubias, Yajaira Gonzalez Pinto,
Christopher Covarrubias and Joshua Covarrubias. In addition two grandchildren, Johnny and Adiadna Pinto.
A visitation will be held on Monday, August 20th, 2011 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Funeraria Del Angel Humphrey, 753 Broadway, Chula Vista,CA 91910. A memorial service is scheduled on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in the Serenity Chapel, 753 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91910.