GONZALEZ, Rosa (Rose) Blanca

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona - 04/18/2008 Rosa 'Rose' Blanca Gonzalez Rosa "Rose" B. Gonzalez, died Saturday, April 12, 2008, at Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Show Low. She was 84. A lifelong resident of Arizona, she was born Rosa Blanca Gonzalez April 8, 1924 ,in Phoenix to the late Gervasio and Justina (Ortiz) Gonzalez. She was a devoted member of the Catholic church and spent quiet countless hours in the service of others. Rose is survived by her sister, Maria Gloria Campuano of Anthem; niece Gloria Reel of Snowflake; as well as numberous other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; five sisters, Mercedes, Mercedita, Marina, Margarita and Maria; two brothers, Benito and Jose Angel. The recitation of the rosary will be 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, at Owens Mortuary, Heritage Chapel, 84 E. 19 South in Snowflake. Viewing will begin at 7 p.m. A Requiem Mass will also be held at Owens Mortuary, Heritage Chapel at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 23. Interment will follow at the R.V. "Mike" Ramsay Memorial Park in Snowflake. Owens Mortuary of Snowflake handled the arrangements. For those who have special memories and would like to send private condolences or sign an online guest book visit www.owensmortuary.com