Mary was the daughter of Joseph and Palmira and she carried forward the steady values of home with a life marked by sincerity and straightforward grace. Those who knew her remember a woman who spoke with plain honesty and who could at just the right moment, offer a gentle, well-timed humor that lightened the room.
A gifted cook, Mary expressed care in the most tangible way, through food prepared with skill and warmth. In her kitchen nourishment was more than a meal. It was an enduring way of looking after others, offered with the same integrity that shaped the rest of her life.
Mary Santana Rocha will be remembered with respect, gratitude, and affection by all who were privileged to share in her long life.
A Funeral Service will be held at St Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 2713 S Grove Ave, Ontario, CA 91761, on August 24, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. A Committal Service will follow at Bellevue Memorial Park, 1240 W G St, Ontario, CA 91762, on August 24, 2026, from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm.
