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Bertha's sister Gina
Susana Rosende
October 25, 2019
Bertha & her eldest daughter in NYC, 1988.
Susana Rosende
October 24, 2019
Bertha photographs her sister Gina and Bertha's daughter Susana in NYC.
Susana Rosende
October 24, 2019
Bertha photographs daughter Susana in NYC
Susana Rosende
October 24, 2019
with her sister Rosa on the left, Bertha on the right
Susana Rosende
October 23, 2019
with her sister Rosa on the left, Bertha on the right
Susana Rosende
October 23, 2019
Bertha as a teenager
Susana Rosende
October 23, 2019
Susana Rosende
October 22, 2019
I couldnt have planned the intimate home wedding without my sweet Mom. Unfortunately, she was right that it wouldnt last and that he didnt love me fully. I miss her so much. Ill miss her forever. ❤
Bertha's sister Gina and eldest daughter Susana in NYC
Susana Rosende
October 22, 2019
with eldest daughter Susana in NYC, 1988
Susana Rosende
October 22, 2019
in her kitchen in Houston
Susana Rosende
October 22, 2019
eldest daughter Susana and first grandchild Brian
Susana Rosende
October 22, 2019
eldest daughter Susana and first grandchild Brian
Susana Rosende
October 22, 2019
with eldest daughter Susana
Susana Rosende
October 22, 2019
Eldest daughter and grandson Brian. Susana credits her mother with enabling her to complete her college degree post-divorce as a single mom
Susana Rosende
October 22, 2019
with daughters Lily and Susana and grandsons newborn Tony, Gary, and Brian
Susana Rosende
October 22, 2019
with eldest daughter Susana in Houston, 1984
Susana Rosende
October 22, 2019
driving her new car in Houston
Susana Rosende
October 22, 2019
with eldest daughter Susana and first grandchild Brian
Susana Rosende
October 22, 2019
Like Mother, like Daughter (Melissa)
Susana Rosende
October 22, 2019
Susana Maria Rosende
May 12, 2013
Feliz Dia de las Madres, Mami. !Te extrano mas que nunca! -- Susy
December 25, 2009
!Felíz Navidad, Mami! !!!!Te extranamos muchisimo!!!!
~ Susy Rosende
Orlando, Florida
Lily Sweeney
October 25, 2009
Mami, I miss you SOOO MUCH, I cannot believe it has been five years. I love you.
Susana Rosende
October 25, 2008
I can't believe four years have passed. I miss you every day. I love you, Mom. I'll love and miss you forever.
Your Susy
Susana
September 21, 2008
Happy Birthday, Mom.
I miss you every day.
Deanna Anaya
July 6, 2008
I would like to express my condolences to the Rosende Family and send a special prayer to Bertha up in heaven. I knew and worked with Bertha in Houston, Texas in 1984 and I spent time in her home with her daughter, Lily. Bertha was a special person and I remember her so fondly. To my Friend Lily: I was saddened in learning of your mom's passing. I have been trying to locate you. Please get back in touch with me.
Susana Rosende
May 13, 2007
Felíz Día de las Madres, Mami.
Te quiero mucho.
Susy
Con carinos de tu hija, Susy
December 24, 2006
Feliz Noche Buena y Feliz Navidad, Mami.
Susana Rosende
October 11, 2006
This is a sad time for the Rosende family, as we remember the anniversary of our Mom's birthday (September 21st, 1941) as well as the anniversary of her passing (October 25th, 2004).
It is also a time to give back to our community of friends, co-workers, and extended family for all their support, by vowing to work harder to take care of our own health (as Mami would have wanted)and to help fundraise to find a cure for Diabetes, the illness that plagued my mom for over 25 years.
To help us with our efforts, please consider making a donation, no matter how small, to the American Diabetes Association.
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Thank you,
Susana Maria Rosende
(Bertha's eldest daughter)
Susana
September 21, 2006
Feliz Cumpleanos, Mami.
Hubieras cumplido 65.
Siempre pensando en ti.
-- Susy
Susana Rosende
May 14, 2006
Happy Mother's Day, Mom! !Feliz Dia de las Madres!
I miss you,
Love,
Susy
Your "Susy"
October 29, 2005
Mami,
It is hard to believe a whole year has passed. They say time heals all wounds, but those who grieve know that is a lie. It will always hurt to know you're gone. We will always miss you.
Susana Rosende
September 25, 2005
Mami,
We missed you terribly this week, especially on September 21st, your birthday.
We miss you every day.
Visiting Mom
August 11, 2005
Visit from daughter Melissa and husband Alberto
August 11, 2005
katherine guzman
July 29, 2005
I am very sorry about your mums'passing, I have to say that I am sure she'd be so proud of you and I am sure she was......you have a lovely family and are surely blessed with them and your talents, God Bless.
Susana Rosende
July 25, 2005
Mom,
Today is the ninth month anniversary of your passing and not a day goes by that I don't think of you, and miss you.
Holidays are especially hard. Even the 4th of July! I couldn't help but remember how much you liked the fireworks. You always made holidays and birthdays and every occasion special with your wonderful meals, decorations, and your warmth.
You made us feel loved.
And we loved you.
You are forever in our hearts.
Mami and Lily Aug. 2002
July 18, 2005
Lily Rosende
May 13, 2005
Mami,
It has been 6 1/2 months since we lost you and I still miss you terribly. I love you so much!
I found this poem and I dedicate it to you.
~~~Tears~~~
If tears could build a stairway,
and memories were a lane,
I would walk right up to heaven
to bring you home again.
No farewell words were spoken
no time to say goodbye
you were gone before I knew it,
and only God knows why.
My heart still aches in sadness
and secret tears still flow,
what it meant to lose you,
no one will ever know.
-Anonymous
Daughter Susana
April 4, 2005
Grandson Brian
April 4, 2005
Husband Alberto
April 4, 2005
Visit from grandson Joey
February 7, 2005
February 7, 2005
Cheri LaGrange
January 21, 2005
Susana,
As I found out yesterday, I can honestly say "I know how you feel" losing your Mother. It's the most sincere feeling of LOSS a person can feel. My hopes are that just as you and I just formally met that my Mom and your Mom will have the same meeting and as we talk about the wonderful women they were that they speak about the wonderful women that we are. I'm here for you.
Laura Berkowitz
January 18, 2005
Brenda called me to tell me about your mom's passing. I am so so very sorry. She was such a good, warm and tender person. She was always so maternal towards me. I really liked her so much. I know you must be devastated. And your father and brothers and sisters and Brian and all your nieces and nephews. How are you holding up? And your family? Brenda told me about Al going to the middle east. I'm so sorry and very scared for him. I hope and pray everything will be okay. I can't even begin to imagine what your family is going through. Please get back to me and let me know if you're okay. And give my love to your family and give Brian a great big hug!
Love, Laura
date: 10:42 am - Tuesday,November 30, 2004
Richard Bionda
January 18, 2005
Susie,
I would like to extend my sincere condolences to you and your family in your loss. Just found out today.
I remember her as it was yesterday, she always had a smile and good heart I have thought of her often and would have liked to see her again.
My father passed over 8 years ago and there is not a day that I do not miss him or take for granted my mother still being with us.
Also my prayers are with your brother Albert being deployed, godbless that when I was in the world seemed a little quieter. I have since the last year joined a veterans organization and hold an office of 2nd vice commander; if I can be of any assistance with veterans benefits or contacts I will be more than happy to help.
I hope you and your children are well. Good luck and take care.
Rick Bionda
At son Jorge's home in North Carolina, after evacuating Florida Hurricane in summer 2004.
December 24, 2004
Bertha, Alberto, grandsons Joey and Brian, and daughter Susana celebrating Brian's 16th birthday in 2002
December 17, 2004
Watching grandson Brian "feed himself"
December 17, 2004
With two of her sisters
December 17, 2004
Feeding grandson Joey at grandson Brian's 1st Communion Party
December 17, 2004
Every occasion was made special by Bertha. Here pictured celebrating Melissa's 21st birthday
December 17, 2004
Thumbs Up at the Kennedy Space Center
December 17, 2004
Sweet Bertha was called "Bita" by her grandchildren
December 17, 2004
A great cook, Bertha was happiest when in her kitchen
December 17, 2004
Susana Rosende
December 4, 2004
Mom,
I miss you.
I've lost the only person who ever loved me unconditionally. I've lost my best friend.
I remember being assigned to write a paper in 6th grade about a living person who I admired above all others. I chose to write about you.
I wrote, "I hope to some day be as good a wife and mother as my mother is." I've never come close.
Mom, or Mami, as I called you in Spanish, you were always available, at a moment's notice, for my children and me. You always put the needs of others before your own, driving or flying off to help the injured, sick, or sad members of our family. You took care of everyone, even Dad.
Without you, we are lost.
We miss you, Mami.
Until we meet again...
Your eldest daughter,
Susana
Bertha and Alberto in 1987
November 20, 2004
With daughter Melissa
November 20, 2004
Alberto and Bertha in 1991
November 20, 2004
With grandson Joey at the Banana River
November 20, 2004
In 1994 and 1995 with grandchildren Brian and Joey
November 20, 2004
In June 1994, for grandson Joey's first birthday
November 20, 2004
In 1987 with daughter Susana and grandson Brian
November 20, 2004
In 1987 in front of her art work with daughter Susana
November 20, 2004
In 1988 with daughter Susana and grandson Brian
November 20, 2004
In 1993 with daughter Susana and grandbaby-to-be
November 20, 2004
With grandsons, Brian and Joey, in 1994
November 20, 2004
with grandson, Joey
November 20, 2004
with grandson, Alberto III
November 20, 2004
Driving her car!
November 20, 2004
Alberto and Bertha, 1990
November 20, 2004
1986 with grandson, Brian
November 20, 2004
With her sister, Gina, in 1993 and 1990
November 20, 2004
Nuestra Querida Abuelita o "Bita"
November 20, 2004
1986
November 20, 2004
In September 1986, with first grandson, Brian
November 20, 2004
Christmas 1994
November 20, 2004
Bertha with son Jorge and husband Alberto
November 20, 2004
Bertha and kids, circa 1964
November 20, 2004
Armando Bengochea
November 14, 2004
Susana, How sorry i am about the loss of your mom! Just this summer we were reminiscing about her. I retain wonderful images of her as a fun person and as someone who was full of life. I also know how much my father loved her as a sister.
I talked with Albert yesterday and hope to be able to talk with you further in the next few days. I know this all comes as such a shock. Please convey my thoughts and regards to Melissa, Lily and Jorge.
Charles A. Bray
November 13, 2004
It is difficult to find the words that convey our deepest sympathy, we the Bray family will pray for you and dearest Mother that God took her hand, and you had to part, God erased her pain that broke your heart, she fell asleep without goodbye but memories of her will never die. In our heart's always remain. Lovingly Remembered by all of us.
Charles Bray and Family.
Brevard Memorial Cemetery, Cocoa, Florida
November 13, 2004
St. Francis of Assisi, Brevard Memorial Cemetery
November 13, 2004
September 21, 1941 to October 25th, 2004
November 12, 2004
Alberto and Bertha Rosende, 2001
November 12, 2004
Bertha and daughter, Lily, Cocoa Beach 2001
November 12, 2004
Brevard Memorial Cemetery, Cocoa, Florida
November 12, 2004
Susana Maria Rosende
November 2, 2004
There will be a Memorial Prayer Service on Thursday, November 4th, 2004, 5:30 PM, at Our Savior's Catholic Church, 5301 North Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931.
For directions, call: (321)-783-4554
Susana Rosende
November 2, 2004
Mami te quiero mucho.
I'll miss you forever.
--Susy
Brian Lutz
November 2, 2004
I wrote the following sonnet for my grandmother, "Bita," with Love:
VII. "On the Death of My Mother's Mother," Copyright October 26th, 2004 by Brian C. Lutz
When those we hold in heart do greet the ground
Before one final kiss or parting word
Can reach their cheeks or ears sure, safe and sound
And instill hope where hope once was deferred,
We find it hard to bear before our eyes
That love framed in flesh be reduced to bone,
That our once sweet, living love now here lies
Cold, as unmoved as cold, unmoving stone.
Yet, like fresh, nascent buds that grow and die,
Feeding the land with their seeds allotted,
Replacing old with new to death defy,
Life lives on despite its roots have rotted.
Fear not that anyone be truly gone
Who so fully loved and passed their love on.
Joseph Gillotti
November 1, 2004
I will always love you, Bita.
Love your most loyal grandson,
Joey
Michael Lutz
October 28, 2004
Alberto,
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Kathy Hummel
October 28, 2004
Dear Susana and family,
You are all in my prayers during this time of great loss.
Kathy
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