Rosa DeRosa

October 2, 1928 – June 22, 2014

Rosa passed away peacefully on June 22, 2014 at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice House in Kamloops, BC. She was 85.

She is survived by her loving daughters, Francesca, Stella, and Linda; grandchildren Jason and Todd; great grandchildren Jameson and Andon; and numerous nieces and nephews from across the world. She is also survived by her sister, Teresa. Rosa was predeceased by her husband Gaetano, sister Emilia and brother Rosario.

Rosa was a caring and generous person with a very deep faith. Her gentle nature and welcoming smile endeared her to many in the community and parish. Through all of the health challenges Rosa had in her life, she was a beacon of dignity, courage and grace. She will be missed deeply by all who had the pleasure to know her.

The family asks that scented products not be worn to the service.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1pm on Monday, June 30, at Sacred Heart Cathedral, with Rev. Fred Weisbeck officiating. Private Family Entombment to follow at Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations greatly appreciated to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice House, 72 Whiteshield Crescent, Kamloops, BC V2E 2S9.