My dear friend, Rose.  We are blessed to have so many adventures and memories with you and your family.  Every time I think of you, I hear your laugh and see your sparkling smile.  What great times we had.  You are so loved.

Rose was such a sweet gal. She aways wore a smile and seemed to always have time to listen. She will be sorely missed. 

Louis- on the eve of services yoi are both heavy on my mind. So many memories as friends and neighbors. Here a rediscovered moment sharing the World Series with P100 family Renee and Wayne. 
Apologies in-travel for the memorial but close in heart. 
Every sincere thought in these difficult days. 
Paul 

Friends are like trees; the leaves represent the friends that blow in and out of our lives. The branches are friends that are there from time to time. The root of the tree is a TRUE friend that is there for you through thick and thin. On June 30th I lost a root! Rosie you were a beautiful, kind hearted, angelic woman that was taken to soon from all of us! You'll be missed always and FOREVER! Love, Nicole & Hogan! 💜

Rose was such a bright light, she always had a smile and a true zest for life. She will be dearly missed.

Donna

Time has passed and our kids are grown with their own kids.  Though we had not been in touch recently, as soon as I let my grown up "kids" know that Rose had passed, they immediately remembered making tamales with Rose and fondly recounted in detail how much fun it was.  That was over 20 years ago and illustrates what a lasting impact she has had for many people.  Our hearts break for your family and we pray that all your wonderful memories will sustain you through this sad time.  

I’m so sorry for your lost ,  my sister was one of a kind as a young kid she would push our mother to the end , we gave her the nickname of bearcat, one minute she was this little girl and the  next moment she turned into a little bearcat ready to fight you , it is hard for me to realize that both of my sisters are gone , she will be missed, life is not fair when there are so many bad people out there, the one good one should still be here 

Louis, Chrissy, and Piper,

Sadden to hear of Rose's passing. my prayers are with  you all.
 
Craig Wheeler

Rose and I were hired together at Fairway with Alex as our Supervisor.  She also leant  me my first Polar Ice Machine for my Total Knee Replacement. Rose  was always so kind, helpful, smiling. I don’t think she had a mean bone in her body , I miss her!!!

I loved her handwriting. She always took the time whether it was a quick grocery list or a handwritten note or a long love letter, she always took the time to make it beautiful.

We will all miss Rosie!  She was always laughing and telling stories, the life of the party.  God took her way too soon, but he must of need her joyful personality.  We’ll keep the whole Kennedy family in prayer.
      Kellie, Michael, Mike , Peggy and Mike.

To Louis, Chrissy, and Piper: My heart is simply shattered to learn of Rose’s passing and tears flow. She has held such a beautiful place in my heart for years, starting from our years at Swedish.  My dear friend, confidante, and comic relief is no longer where she used to be. She is now everywhere we Are. 



I was so sorry to learn of Rose's sudden passing. It is hard to say good bye to a loved one.  I know Rose volunteered to sit in at the Fairway Villas Clubhouse office recently and she always had a smile.
Loved ones must open their treasure chest of fond memories.
"A life that touches the hearts of others goes on forever."
With sympathy, Kenya Nolte

To: Louis and family,

Rose was such a wonderful neighbor. It was always joyful and delightful to see her and to engage in a conversation. My heart goes out to Louis, and the family for your loss. Please know that Rose was loved in our community!

We are so sorry for your loss. Rose was a bright light at the clubhouse -always so cheerful and helpful. She will be sorely missed.
Nancy and Mike Holmes

I had only met Rose recently, but found her to be a humor-filled woman that I looked forward to getting to know better.  My sympathies to Louis and their daughter, as well as their extended family, on the passing of Rose.  May the memories you have of Rose fill your heart with joy for the time she was in your lives.

My life was blessed through your friendship for over 50 years. Rose, may you be blessed in the next life my friend as I was blessed in this one, by knowing you. Forever in our hearts - gone, but not forgotten. Love, Renee

Albuquerque New Mexico 2016
Family gathering

Dear Louis & Family,

Our hearts go out to you for your tragic loss.  We didn’t know Rose very long, but we are so glad our paths crossed.  Rose was so full of life.  We enjoyed our bike rides with Rose & Louis,  especially seeing Rose’s face light up on the Vail Pass ride.  I noticed Louis posted a picture from that ride. We loved hearing the story about how Rose & Louis met & stories about their daughter & granddaughter. Rose will forever be in our hearts & always a dear friend!  We hope your wonderful memories help you thru this very difficult time! 

Hugs,
Amy & Mike Zappia

Mothers Day  2023: Fairway Villas Clubhouse.  Million dollar lifetime smiles together.

She celebrated Cinco de Mayo with Cha Cha and CoCo who both loved her dearly.

Wee though our family was, our hopes and dreams were as big as all the world. 

Albuquerque New Mexico, family love. ❤️

That snake from the Garden of Eden charmed us all! 

Rosie, Rosie give me your answer do, I'm half crazy oh for the love of you ... You look sweet upon the seat of a bicycle built for you! 

Vail pass bike ride, Rose said it was the best ride of her life. 

My memories of Rose will always about how kind and generous she was. I always delighted when Louis would show up with a loaf of Rose's wonderful banana bread.  


OBITUARY

Rose Marie Kennedy

September 19, 1954 – June 30, 2023

Olinger Funeral, Cremation & Cemetery - Chapel Hill

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