Our beloved mother, wife, sister, grandma “Nana”, passed away October 29, 2020 at the beautiful age of 96. Born in Del Rio, Texas to Mary (Sancrea) and Francisco Morales, grew up in Watsonville, CA and was a resident of San Jose and Pleasanton, CA. The love of her life and preceded in death by her loving husband Ralph Saul de la Rosa.
She is survived by her 5 loving daughters, Diane de la Rosa-Simkin (Terry), Susan C. Wiltz (Mike), Ellen C. Segur (Daniel), Carol A. Jones (Joe) and Judy A. Daily (Neal). Grand children Lisa, Sara, Kelly, Erica, Brittany, Demetra, Jaime, Tyler, Maddie and great grandchildren Hoss, Brooklyn, Everly, Penelope and Hudson. Stella comes from an incredible family of 11 siblings, loving sister to Petra Rivas, Bertha Cornejo, Frank Morales, David Morales, Ralph Morales, Larry Morales, Roque Morales, Marie Johns, Mike Morales, Irene De La Rosa and Josephine Gallegos, sister-in-law to many, numerous nieces and nephews and dear friend to so many.
Growing up in Watsonville. CA and spending many summer days with her grandparents in Madera, CA. she loved to share her stories of time with her grandparents. Stella then moved to San Jose, CA where she met her husband Ralph. There was nothing more than her love for her daughters, husband and family that made Stella the brightest star in the sky. She would walk into the room and you instantly felt the love from her. She made everyone feel special, made the holidays and birthdays special, made the family home beautiful and always full of family, friends and the most delicious food she so effortlessly prepared with love.
With heavy hearts our family wishes to express our gratitude and love for the support and prayers especially over this past week. Heaven received the most beautiful angel, her name is “Stella”.
To honor Stella and pay your final respects, a Rosary will be held on Sunday, Nov 8th from 2-4pm. Lima Family Mortuary 466 North Winchester Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95050.
Due to Covid restrictions and unprecedented times, a private Funeral Mass and Burial will be held on Monday November 9th for her final resting place in Santa Clara, CA.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Alzheimers Association. www.alz.org in Stella’s name
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