Rose Sandoval Chapa

Mission- Rose Sandoval Chapa, 76, was called into eternal rest by our Lord and Savior, Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at DHR Health in Edinburg. Rose was born in Hondo, Texas on May 7, 1946 to Camila and Lorenzo Sandoval. She is survived by her children Rebecca Eguia (Francisco); Robert Chapa Jr. (Sara); Rosemarie Piper; April Chapa; Cassie Coons (Christopher); Kelly Chapa; and Jesse Chapa. In addition, she leaves behind her beloved grandchildren: Jenifer Chapa, Robert Chapa III, Rachelle Piper, Noah Piper, Logan Neziri, Elena Klebahn, Olivia Klebahn, and Rayneleigh Chapa Sizemore. She is also survived by her sister, Helen Gonzalez and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, mother, father, brothers and sisters.

At a young age, Rose’s family relocated to Powell, Wyoming as migrant workers. When she was 15 years old, she was finally allowed to go to the movies by herself. This is where she met the love of her life, Robert Chapa. At age 18, they married as high school sweethearts and began a family.

One of her first careers was as a radio DJ and popularly known as “La Voz Mexicana con Rosa Chapa.” Friends and family in the Rio Grande Valley would send her records of Mexican artists to play up north for the Hispanic population. Eventually, Robert & Rose moved their family to his home town of Mission, Texas in 1986. She was a dedicated housewife and loving mother. Once her youngest child started school, she began working at Sharyland I.S.D. as a teacher aid. Twenty (20) years later, she retired from Sharyland I.S.D. as a Secretary at Sharyland High School. She made an impact with many students and teachers with her tenure there.

Rose was a devoted Catholic and prayed a rosary for each of her children every day. She will never be forgotten and will be missed dearly.

Visitation will be at 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Funeraria Del Angel, with a Rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 13, 2022 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Mission, with burial to follow at Valley Memorial Gardens.