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Rosa Palma Obituary
Rosa Vargas Palma born in Tempe,Az. on March 12, 1942, at the age of 69, passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2012. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 13 from 5 to 8pm at Queen of Heaven Mortuary, 1562 E. Baseline Road, Mesa, with a Rosary recited at 7 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am, Wednesday, March 14, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1244 S. Power Road, Mesa, with burial to follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Rosa is survived by her husband of 52 years, Roy Palma, Jr. and their children, Roy V Palma III (Maria), Priscilla Rodriguez (David), Armando Palma, Michael Palma Sr. (Betty), Chris Palma, and Bernice Torrio (Ron). Rosa will also be remembered by her 10 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and her siblings, Ruben Vargas, Tina Kuehme, and Lupe Bobadilla. She will always be loved and remembered by all. Arrangements entrusted to Queen of Heaven Mortuary.
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Memories and Condolences
for Rosa Palma
Priscilla Rodriguez
March 5, 2025
Another year gone by, I've needed you so much, but I know you're watching over us. We all miss you so much. 13 years tomorrow.
Love you Mama
Louisa E. McGinn (Aceves)
March 5, 2024
I Miss you so much My longtime
Childhood Friend, I thank God we grew up together
Priscilla
March 5, 2024
Can't believe it's going to be 12 years. You've missed so much Mama. We love and miss you very much.
Louisa Aceves McGinn
March 5, 2021
Rosa was a great (Soul Sister),
My best Friend, we grew up with each other and I have missed her so much.
Rosemarie Behzadpour
March 17, 2012
To the Palma and Vargas family,
We are so sorry for your loss. May God give you strength, and peace. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love & Peace to You From Your Cousins,
Roberto & Erlinda Valenzuela and family
Gilbert & Teri Placencia
March 15, 2012
Roy and family, We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Richard Lerma
March 13, 2012
I would like to express my deepest condolences to the Palma Family. She was a wonderful woman and this is such a great loss. It's always too soon when a loss occurs. Treasure the memories and love you have and it will get you through this. Sending my love to all the Palma Family.
DavidChristopher Rodriguez,Jr.
March 12, 2012
Happy Birthday Nana! We miss you.
Priscilla Rodriguez
March 12, 2012
Happy Birthday Momma! We love you! Still can't believe you are gone.
Louisa
March 12, 2012
Rosa, My childhood friend, I was not ready for this, we still had many more memories to remember, I guess God needed you now. You will always be in my heart.
Roy and children, remember the good memories with her and be strong, your new Angel is watching.
maria silvas
March 12, 2012
our condolences to the vargas/palma family I remember going up in ucle mons house and sharing moments with the family you'll be missed from the subia and silvas family now rosa your with our mother maria subia and your sister/and uncle mon god bless you maria subia/silvas.
Domingo & Virginia Hernandez
March 12, 2012
Our condolences to your family. You will be missed.
Selina Tienda
March 12, 2012
Rosa, Thanks for being the wonderful person we have all grown to love. We love you very much.
Priscilla Rodriguez
March 11, 2012
Thank u mom for the wonderful memories. Will not ever be the same without u. To my sister,bro's,sis-in-laws,stay strong we'll get through this. Love u all.
chris palma
March 11, 2012
Love you mom
Michael Palma
March 11, 2012
I miss you mom and love you very much. You left us too soon.
Michael Palma
March 11, 2012
I miss you mom and love you very much. You left us too soon.
Ronald Torrio
March 11, 2012
Rosa, thanks for every thing in life you gave me and family. Thanks for being the second mother to my kids. Thanks for the love and support you given me in the past 17 years. Love Always Ron Torrip
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