Rosalinda R. Nieto

Beloved Mother

Adopted Mother, Sister, Auntie, Nana, Great Nana, Great Great Nana, Special Friend and Confidant entered her next phase of life on January 6, 2018 Rosalinda was born to the late Melchor Rocha and Gila Devora Rocha on February 26, 1921, in Gallup, New Mexico.

Rosalinda is predeceased by:

Sister Reina Salazar

Brother Melchor Rodriguez

Brother Godfrey Rocha

Sister Caroline Ortiz

Sister Aurora Martinez

Sister Ophelia Hernandez

Rosalinda is lovingly remembered by her:

Brother Edward Rocha of Williams, AZ

Daughter Rosalinda Skaggs of San Bernardino, CA

Son Melchor Nieto of Stoughton, WI.

Son Armando Nieto of San Bernardino, CA

Son Leonardo Montelongo of San Bernardino, CA

Nieces 17

Nephews 10

Grandchildren 14

Great Grandchildren 24

Great x2 Grandchildren 14

She was a Senior Seamstress at San Bernardino County Hospital for 17 years. She then worked at House of Fabrics and Fabric King for 17 more years, before retiring. Throughout this time she also enjoyed sewing at home for herself and many other people, while also designing, creating and sewing costumes for several ballet folklorico groups. After meeting and getting to know Nana Rosie, many if not all, ended up requesting to claim her as Mom, Grandma, and Nana Rosie. Permission was always granted. Also, she was a member of Chicano Caucus of San Bernardino County for 7 years.

Viewing: 4pm to 8pm Friday 19, 2018 at

Montecito Memorial Park & Mortuary

3520 E Washington St

Colton, CA 92324

Service: 11am Saturday 20, 2018 at

Northpark BaptistChurch

5095 N Mayfield Avenue

San Bernardino, CA 92407