Mary Arlene Rose, 92 of El Paso died Monday, May 7, 2018 at Compassionate Care Hospice El Paso. She was born April 23, 1926 in Galesburg, IL to Carl W. and Amelia H. (Ascher) Hallstrom. Married to Russell E. Rose on Oct. 5, 1957 until June 1, 2006 on his passing. She is survived by sister-in-law Martha (Huddle) Hallstrom of Galesburg, nephews, Timothy W. Hallstrom of Normal, IL, and Larry Hallstrom of Crawfordville, FL, and niece Kathryn J. McGruder, of Macomb, IL. Mary worked and retired from the Fort Bliss library. Graveside services will be at Fort Bliss National Cemetery - West Shelter at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 14 with Pastor Patrick Six officiating. A reception will follow at Scotsdale Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to Scotsdale Baptist Church or Humane Society of El Paso.