Rosie Anne E. Howard

Rosie Anne was born on September 11, 1971, in the Philippines, to Elmer Howard and Rosa Elamparo. She was lovingly raised by her father, Elmer, and Soterania Howard, who helped shape the woman she would become. She spent her early years in Olongopo before eventually moving to the United States with her family. Growing up, she was known to family as "Beauty”, a nickname that even followed her to school. She often got into her fair share of mischief alongside her Ate Dianne, the kind of stories that live on in family laughter long after the details fade. She eventually settled in San Antonio, Texas, where she carried the warmth and spirit of her homeland with her and became a beloved fixture in her community; exchanging recipes, language, and culture. She is known for her kindness as well as the bold, funny statement shirts she loved to wear.

Above all, Rosie was a devoted mother and a best friend to her daughters, Madeline and Kristine. She believed, without question, that family was the most important thing in this world. She was an anchor, not just for her own household, but for family members who had drifted apart; always working quietly and patiently to bring people back together. Nothing captures this more than the role she played in reuniting her father with his siblings after they had been separated for decades since childhood. It was a reunion made possible because Rosie refused to let family stay lost to one another. That same love of family led Rosie to reconnect with her birth mother and her half-sibling, building relationships and reclaiming pieces of family that time and distance had once separated.

Rosie followed God faithfully and had, in the truest sense, a heart of gold. Her generosity had no limits. She was a humanitarian in the most everyday way, always looking out for her neighbors and helping anyone who needed it, no matter the cost to herself.

She also knew how to enjoy life. Rosie found humor in almost everything and had a laugh that people who knew her will never forget. She loved being entertained by scary movies and anything touching on the occult, always ready for a good fright followed by a good laugh. She loved gospel music, and she loved spicy food most of all. Jalapeño poppers held a special place in her heart, and in her kitchen.

Rosie Anne had a rare and quiet gift for peace. She guarded it fiercely, rarely letting anger win, choosing instead to meet conflict with patience and a steady heart. It was one more way she loved the people around her. Protecting the peace between them, even when it would have been easier not to. In a world quick to anger, she chose gentleness every time.

Rosie Anne is survived by her daughters, Madeline and Kristine; her loving mothers, Soterania and Rosa; her siblings, Michael (Maribel), Kimberly ( Kenneth) and Scott; Nieces and Nephews; and her many family members and close friends who were lucky enough to call her theirs.

She is reunited in Heaven with her dad, Elmer and her son, Christian.

Rosie will be remembered for her kindness, her humility, her humor, and her endless friendliness. She made people feel like family, and she spent her life making sure family never felt far apart.

For those who loved her or knew her family personally and would like to have a moment with her, there will be a Private Viewing Thursday, October 8, 2026 from 4:00pm - 5:30pm in the Celebration of Life Room at Funeraria Del Angel Roy Akers 515 N Main Ave.

In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes written memories, photos, and mementos.