Rosa Maria Ergas

Rosa Maria (Juarez) Ergas passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on September 28, 2025 in Knoxville, TN. Mass of Christian Burial for Rosa will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, October 17, 2025 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial to follow at Sacred Heart cemetery. A rosary will be held at 9:00 AM on Friday, October 17, 2025 at Scott Funeral Home in Muenster before the Mass.
Rosa was born on September 30, 1949 in Camaguey, Cuba. As a teenager, she accompanied her aunt, Lar, to the US, where she lived with her aunt and uncle, Neny and Ignacio Alvarez, her 3 cousins, and her brother, in Baton Rouge, LA. She graduated from high school in Baton Rouge. Later, when her parents, sister, and grandmother were finally able to leave Cuba, she moved in with them. Her father worked in Mississippi and Galveston before ultimately settling in Muenster, TX. Rosa married John Ergas, and they raised two children, in Muenster, Baton Rouge, and Mesquite, TX. Later in life they divorced, and she moved to Knoxville, TN to be near her daughter.
Rosa was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She had a positive outlook on life, despite any difficulties she faced. She was friendly to all and had a unique sense of humor. She will be greatly missed.
Rosa is preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Enrique and Angeles Juarez, her sister, Mary (Juarez) McClesky, and her great-nephew, Atlas Hennigan. She is survived by her children, Christina Ergas of Knoxville, TN, and Emmanuel Ergas of Denver, CO; her brother, Enrique (Lynn) Juarez, her cousin, Ignacio Alvarez, and her uncle, Lid Juarez; her nieces and nephews: Albert (Michelle) Lopez, Tammie (Jordon) Morris, Chris (Stephanie) Hennigan, Shane (Randi) Hennigan, Amy (Justin) Wright, Henry (Lindsey) Juarez and Anne Juarez; Her great nieces and nephews: Keane, Dylan and Jules Morris, Aryah Bridwell, Avery and Archer Hennigan, Coen, Cade and Cora Hennigan, Violet, Eli and Wyatt Wright, and Iris, Juliette and Henry Juarez.