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Rose M. Neahr

Posted 2021-04-29 by mhenderson
Published in Yuma Sun on Apr. 28, 2021 -
Yuma, Arizona -

Rose M. Neahr, 89 of Yuma passed away on Tuesday, April 20,2021
peacefully at home.

Rose was born in Parker, AZ to Ruth (Cuca) Caballero, moved to Yuma at
the age of 13.

She graduated from Yuma High School 1949.

In 1951 Rose married Edward Neahr Jr. and raised 4 children. She was a
lifetime member of St. Francis of Assisi Church and a golden member of
the Fraternal Order of Eagles #398 Auxiliary for 61 years.

Many knew Rose when she managed Edward's Jewelry store located in
Downtown Yuma as well as Kornfeld's Jewelry Store. She worked as an
office clerk for Thomas Laboratory and Penny Pest Control.

She was preceded in death by her husband Edward Neahr Jr, daughter,
Yolanda (Lolly) Neahr, daughter in law, Leanne Neahr, granddaughter,
Jessica Orta, and mother, Ruth Caballero.

Surviving Rose are her children, Irma (Joe) Valenzuela, Hank Neahr,
Tricia Neahr. Siblings, Aurora Conchola, Lydia Orta, John Caballero, 5
grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Viewing, Johnson's Mortuary, Thursday, April 29, 2021, 9:00 am-10:00
am. Mass will be 10:30 am St. Francis Church with burial following at
Desert Lawn Memorial.

Pallbearers: Edward Contreras, Anthony Contreras, Isaak Contreras,
Elijah Contreras, Hank Neahr II, Charles Echandia Jr.

Honorary Pallbearers: Joe Valenzuela, Rodney DeMent, John Caballero,
Manuel Gonzales, Benny Orta Jr., Barney Orta, Jay Caballero, Ruben
Conchola, Richard Hernandez, Patrick Hernandez, Chris Magdaleno, Tony
Sanchez Jr., Jesse Martinez, and FOE #398 Aux Sisters.

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