October 2022

Rosita Garza Ramirez, 90, of Alice passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022. She was born in Alice on August 27, 1932, to Valentine Ramirez Sr. and Julia Ramirez. Rosita was a loving mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, sister, and aunt. Rosita was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and sang in the choir for many years. She also served as a Eucharistic Minister and as a member of Catholic Daughters of America and Las Mutualistas. She enjoyed traveling with the church and friends and helping with the annual jamaicas. Rosita will be remembered for her contagious laugh, her collection of fashion accessories, and the love she had for her family and friends. Rosita is preceded in death by her parents, Valentine Sr. and Julia Garza Ramirez, and her brothers, Juan Ramirez, Nicolas Ramirez, and Valentine Ramirez Jr, and by her daughter-in-law Lina Vela Ramirez. She is survived by one son, Arnold (Lina+) Ramirez of Angleton, two sisters Maria Jasso (Francisco+) of Alice, and Delia Cortez (Frank) of Portland; two brothers Federico Ramirez Sr. of Alice, and Manuel “Meme” (Rachel) Ramirez Sr. of Alice; three grandsons Arnold Ramirez Jr. (Maritza Luna) of Houston, Gabriel Ramirez of Houston, Javier Ramirez of Austin, and one granddaughter Christina Ramirez (Juan Daniel Ortiz) of Selma. Rosita also leaves behind two great-granddaughters Jazzmine Enamorado and Giselle Enamorado, and one great-grandson Luke Michael Ortiz along with numerous nieces and nephews. A special thank you is extended to the staff at Meridian Care of Alice and Country Village of Angleton for their care of Rosita. Visitation will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, October 12 2022, at Rosas Funeral Home with a Rosary beginning at 1 pm. A funeral mass will follow at 2 pm at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Alice. Pallbearers will be Nicolas Ramirez Jr., Manuel Ramirez Jr., Orlando Jasso, Frank De La Rosa, Ricky Ramirez and Tony Cortez.

Rodolfo G. Torres, 82 years of age, entered eternal rest on October 10, 2022, at a nursing home of Alice, Texas. He was born on June 8, 1940, in San Diego, Texas to Sebastian and Refugia Gallardo Torres. Rodolfo was a heavy equipment operator for many years for various oil companies around the area. He was a graduate of San Diego High School class of 1959. He enjoyed family gatherings and listening to music. He could be found playing his guitar at times. His family referred to him as a Jack of all Trades. His loving family will forever cherish his memories and remember him as great provider that always put his family first. Rodolfo served our country for a little over three years in United States Army. He is preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Ramon, Reymundo, Anastacio, Luis, and Felipe; two sisters, Esperanza Lanza, Leticia Tijerina and his only daughter, Patsy Torres. Survivors include his beloved wife of 58 years Nelida “Nelly” C. Torres of San Diego, Texas; two sons, Rodolfo “Rudy” (Leticia) Torres and Reymundo “Dito” Torres both of San Diego, Texas; one brother, Sebastian Torres Jr. of Laredo, Texas and one sister, Alicia Benavides of Falfurrias, Texas. Other survivors include his grandchildren, Pagan (Al) Nunez, Lorraine, Allison, Phillip, Melanie Torres, and one great grandson, Silas Nunez. Family will receive friends and relatives at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at Rosas Funeral Home. A Holy Rosary will be recited at 10:30A.M. Funeral service will be conducted at 11:30 A. M. that same morning and will be officiated by Pastor Servando Torres Jr. Burial will follow at the San Diego