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Rosendo Christy Obituary

Rosendo "Papa" Christy of Union City, CA was born on October 21, 1923 in Miami, AZ and departed September 12, 2010 surrounded by his family. He met his soul mate of more than 67 years, Aurora "Lola" Lopez in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico and married her on November 21, 1943. He worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Aside from being a tireless worker, Rosendo enjoyed trips on the train, praying the rosary with Aurora, playing the guitar, carpentry, and being with his family. They include wife Aurora; sons Robert, Manuel, Xavier and Victor; daughters Sylvia, Gracie, and Ana; 21 Grandchildren; 30 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great Great Grandson. The Viewing will be held on Thursday, September 16th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a vigil beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Holy Angels Funeral Center in Hayward. A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. at St. James the Apostle Catholic Church in Fremont. Burial will follow the funeral mass at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Hayward.

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Published by Inside Bay Area on Sep. 15, 2010.

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Geraldine Lucero

September 9, 2019

I always have you and Mama Lupe in prayer when I attend First Fridays. May both your souls be resting in peace. You and Mama Lupe were very good to me and is something I dont forget.You both had kind hearts. You were a genuine down to earth good person, never plastic, which is something very rare to see. I know you are with Jesus now.

Gregory Aguilera

September 20, 2010

Papa I love you soo much. I will never 4get all the things you did, showed and taught me in my life. You will forever be with me and a part of my life. I will continue the traditions you showed me and our family. I miss you soooo much and cant wait to join you in heaven. I will always remember laying on your chest watching cartoons and teasing Uncle Javi' that you are my "Papa". I will miss you everyday of my life and hope I can fill the shoes you left behind(its gonna be tuff tho'!). I loooveee u so much Papito'!

Carla Ramos

September 18, 2010

Papa, I keep coming back to this page. You set the foundation down for this family. You are a legend and would be proud to know all the people that came to your services. You had a memorial service like a rock star. You were a gentleman that never said anything negiative. A true example to all of us. We will love you and miss you always. Your Carlita.....

Deanna Zamora

September 17, 2010

Papa Rosendo I Will Always Remember You When I Hear The Song " Amor Eterno " By Rocio Durcal ; iLove You Papa From Here On To Heaven Above When iSee You Again ; You Are My Hero And My Idol .
-Love You Papa Deanna Christy Zamora

Deanna Zamora

September 17, 2010

Papa Rosendo ; You Were The Greatest Great Grandpa AnyOne Could Ever Ask For . I Am So Thankfull And Blessed For Having A Grandpa Like You.I LOVE You With All My Heart And Nobody Could Ever change That. I Grew Up with A Lot Of Wonderful Memories With You Papa But The Ones I Cherrish The Most Is Whenever I Come And Visit You , You Would Be Always On Your swing Just Sitting And Relaxing Or When We Would Go Inside Of Your House We Will Be Cleaning And You Would Be Watching Your Shows And Watching us Clean And Watching Us leave Out The Window Blessing Us With Your Hands,Or All Of Your Walks I'd Walk With You Or How Happy You'd Be Whenever I'd Right You Lettters You'd Have The Biggest smile . Papa iLove You So Much And You Will Forever Be Missed In My Heart And iWill Never Forget You ; You Were a Legend And May You Rest In Peace While You Sleep With The Angels Papa .
-Love & Care Deanna Christy Zamora .

Sam & Gloria Bailey

September 17, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Maria Montoya

September 17, 2010

Papa, it is true what you said, that family is lifes greatest blessing. & you built a strong loving and devoted familia who will never forget the amazing man that you were. Since I was a lil girl you would have me sing in spanish to you(even though I i never knew the words, i tried :) & I remember leaning in ur ear to sing Linda Rostandt & u always had a smile on ur face. Now that I am older I will cherish those memories and hold u close to my heart. I know that u will look down on the family and one day we will be reunited again, just as we were here on earth. Love you papa, always on our minds, forever in our corizons.

Carol Bridges-Hipolito

September 16, 2010

Words can not begin to express the sadness I feel for you my bestie Dina and all your family. A passing in not a final good bye its a time to say see you later. we have been best friends long enough for me to know how religious your grandparents and you were raised so this is well known to you. Im here for you and I will be checking on you daily. my thoughts and prayers to you, ALL YOUR SIBLINGS, your mom and the rest of your family. LOVE U GIRL

anastacia frausto

September 16, 2010

Papa you were the best great grandfather anybody could ask for. I LOVE YOU SOOOO MUCH.you will always be on my mind. always and forever. love your thacha. :)

anastacia frausto

September 16, 2010

Papa,you were the best great grandfather anybody could ask for.you will always be on my mind. i will miss and love you forever. I LOVEYOU PAPA. LOTS OF LOVE THACHA :)

Cindy

September 16, 2010

Dear Papa, the heavens has added another angel to be with them,you were a great father,husband,and grandfather.Im very glad I had a chance to meet you. Rest in peace.
~With love, Cindy.

marciano rodrigo frausto

September 15, 2010

I"ll always remember when you watched me play basketball at your house.I'm going to miss talking and walking with you,I'll always love and miss you,my papa! love your great grandson marciano frausto

maxximo (o$o) Frausto

September 15, 2010

I will always miss you papa. I'll miss when you would ask me if my teacher was Mrs.Winny hahaha. Love you papa!

Manuel Frausto Sr.

September 15, 2010

Senor Christy, As I called you out of respect, I thank you for showing my children so much love. They learned a lot from you. I know we're all going to miss you so much. I grew up never knowing my own grandfathers, so seeing you and my children together showed me how to become the grandparent I am today. I can only hope to be half the grandfather you are. I never got to tell you how much of an impression you made on me in the time I've known you. Everything about you was "familia"! I'm going to miss your jokes you would tell me out at the ranch while we sat and drank cold ones.So until we meet again, I'll be drinking an extra one just for you!
Love you Papa.
p.s. you were right about the rice!

Marciano Frausto

September 15, 2010

I'll always remember when you watched me play basket ball. I'm going to miss taking a walk with you. I'll always love and miss you papa.

Dina Frausto

September 15, 2010

My Dearest PAPA!!,
I was lucky enough to be raised by you and Mama Lita! You are a wonderful respectful devoting person and Father. I'm going to miss you so much my dear Papa! I thank god my kids got to be around you, we had so many good times with you. You taught me how inportant God is and thats why I no know your with him, mama lupe and my baby. Your ourguardian angel. I just want to say I will never forget you. Like Lita always says I'm your daughter and a Christy.
Love always,
Dina Mia Christy Frausto

Jessica Christy

September 15, 2010

Papa we love you and you will be truly missed. You were a great husband, father, and grandfather. It was a painful and sad day for the family when you left but I know your back home with our heavenly father. You will never be forgotten. You will always hold a special place in our hearts. We love you Papa, always and forever
Love always, Jessica, Raymond, Ray Ray and Lil Jerry

Diane,William, great grand daughters Vanessa, Samantha, Valentina Alvarez

September 15, 2010

Our guardian Angel (Papa). Heaven sent us the greatest gift of all YOU, Papa. We were truly blessed to have you. We have learned a lot from you. Sense of humor, showing lots of love, saying the rosary every night as a familia. I know your smiling at us from heaven above. Words can't even say how much we love you. Nobody can't replace the bendiciones that you would give us.

Diane, William, and great grand daughters Vanessa, Samantha and Valentina Alvarez

September 15, 2010

Our guardian Angel (Papa). Heaven sent us the greatest gift of all YOU, Papa. We were truly blessed to have you. We have learned a lot from you. Sense of humor, showing lots of love, saying the rosary every night as a familia. I know your smiling at us from heaven above. Words can't even say how much we love you. Nobody can't replace the bendiciones that you would give us.

Jim Anderson

September 15, 2010

Papa, Rosendo: I love you so much and over the years you showed me your great stability of the finest family. As one of the partners that were married into this family, I am so proud to be included and to have the honor to have met you and let me be part of your life. I will miss you deeply and will always have a special place in my heart for you. The best father in law a man could ask for. You are truly a great man. Love always and forever your added son Jim. I will have a perpetual can of bud at the ranch for you. Your the best.

Grace Christy Anderson

September 15, 2010

Mi querido Daddy, El doce de Sep. 2010 yo perdi un gran pedaso de mi corazon. No va ser igual sin ud., the ranch your home away from home has an empty space. You ARE the best father and friend a daughter could have ever asked for, (I hope I was the daughter you asked for.) You taught me many things, things I will still use in the future, keeping your memory alive. I will truly miss you, you were my treasure and a big part of my life. "Man you came Late". Dios me bendicio con un daddy especial, Amen! You did alot for me and my immediate family,(our entire family). When I take my evening walks on the ranch, you will be "Mi Silencio en la Noche". Su hija por vida, Gracie, I LOVE TODOS TODOS TODOS, especialment mi Papa. Por vida daddy, Un beso y abrazo, Give me a ring when you get home.

Porter Anderson

September 15, 2010

You were the best grandfather that anyone could ask for you taught me how to be a man, to treat people the way you wanted to be treated you taught me to be a hard worker an always do the right thing you taught me alot more than that an that il never forget TE QUIERO MUCHO papa I MISS YOU!!!!!!!!!!you will always be on my mind in my memory you'l never be forgotten.
From pollito

Carla Ramos

September 15, 2010

No man could ever fill your shoes. You were a true gentleman and wonderful man. A man success is measured by how well his children turn out. Papa you raised all your children well and helped raise many of your grand children. Heaven has their Angel back. We love you and will miss you deeply. Mucho Love, Carlita

Victor A. Christy

September 15, 2010

Papa, "esperame en el cielo". Reze por nosotros, y siempre te voy a tener en mi corazon...especialmente cuando me tomo una cervezita con fish and chips! De tu nieto Booboos que te quiere mucho!

Gerry Lucero

September 15, 2010

You were truely a man of God. You loved and prayed hard all your life. You were an example of how we should live our lives of loving,praying,and forgiving one another. I know you are a shining star sharing in the glory with Jesus. You always will have a special place in my heart.

teresa higares

September 15, 2010

Heaven has received another angel back home! As you used to say "You were a good egg!" You were the best one papa and we miss you so so much!!! We love you and you will always remain in our hearts and prayers. Watch over Mama Lola and all of us. We love you so so much. Teresa,David,Michael,Joseph,Andrea and Johnny.

Angela Parra

September 15, 2010

I will always remember u when I hear the song "Maravilloso Corazon". It represents the love you had for your family.

Diana Christy

September 15, 2010

Dear Papa, We will miss you! We love you always and we will never forget you. Manny and Diana and Kids.

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