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Rosa Minuti Obituary
June 1, 1926 - July 19, 2019
Resident of Santa Cruz
Services have been held for Rosa Minuti, long time Santa Cruz resident, who passed away on July 19th. Rosa was born on June 1, 1926 in the Texas panhandle city of Pampa. When she was 3, Rosa moved with her parents, Nora and Charles Wyatt, to the California coast, north of Santa Cruz. The family lived on a dairy ranch between Año Nuevo and Pigeon Point lighthouses. Rosa attended Pescadero High School. One of Rosa's favorite activities as a young girl was to sneak out of the house and go horseback riding alone on the moon-lit beach. This was safe in the good old days. At 18, while visiting her aunt in San Diego, during World War II, Rosa met a sailor who was quite taken with her. His name was Frank Minuti, who predeceased her. On January 21, 1944, Rosa and Frank were married, they had 55 happy years together. Rosa has 3 sons (William, Frank and Charles) and a daughter (Cathy). Three of the children reside in Santa Cruz and Frank lives in Redwood City. When her children were older, Rosa worked as a nursing assistant for over 20 years at Dominican Hospital. Rosa thoroughly enjoyed taking care of patients. Rosa also volunteered for the Mended Hearts Association and visited patients at Dominican Hospital, bringing her joy of life to others. Rosa was a wonderful wife and mother and will be deeply missed by her family.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Rosa's memory to Hospice of Santa Cruz County, 940 Disc Dr., Scotts Valley, CA 95066. If you would like to send condolences to Rosa's family, light a candle or share a memory please visit www.scmemorial.com.
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August 2, 2019
Rosa was a very warm and caring person she took very good care of her patients and especially her husband and kids
Luci Gray
July 30, 2019
I am sadden to learn that Rosa has passed. She was a long time client of mine and on the occasions when we did speak it was a joy. She was a real sweetheart.
To Rosa's family and other loved ones, I send my sincere condolences and trust you will find comfort together as you keep her in your heart forever and recollect often the fond memories of your times together.
Warmly ~
Luci Gray
Etta Mae Kibby
July 24, 2019
Rosa was a dear friend and we will all miss her smile. She lived a long and loving life.
So happy for her to be with her Lord and her dear Frank!.
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