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Rosie E. Banda

1947 - 2018

Rosie E. Banda obituary, 1947-2018, McAllen, TX

BORN

1947

DIED

2018

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Rivera Funeral Home - McAllen

1901 Pecan Blvd.

McAllen, Texas

Rosie Banda Obituary

McAllen - Rosie E. Banda,70, entered eternal rest on Monday, July 9, 2018 at her McAllen residence. Rosie was born on October 17, 1947 in McAllen, Texas to Jose and Rebecca (Cruz) Escamilla. Rosie lived in McAllen all of her life. Rosie attended McAllen schools graduating from McAllen High School. Rosie attended and graduated in 1970 from Pan American University, now known as UTRGV where she obtained a BS in Health and Physical Education. She was a member of TSTA/NEA organization.

Rosie was employed with the Edinburg Consolidated school district for more than 40 years working at Freddy Gonzales Elementary school. Rosie was a devoted wife,mother,daughter ,sister, and friend who gave to many charities and was loved by students,past and present. Rosie truly lived life to its fullest.

Rosie was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter-Cecilia Bernadette Banda.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband Mr. Joe Israel Banda, her son Joe Banda Jr., her step daughter Linda Banda Duty, Siblings Jovita Luna, Jose G. Escamilla, Alan Escamilla, Daniel Escamilla, numerous of nieces and nephews .

A memorial service in honor of Rosie Banda will be held at a later date and time.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Monitor on Jul. 12, 2018.

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Margie Patterson

August 4, 2018

My deepest condolences. I did my student teaching with Mrs. Banda in 1974. She left a great impression on me. She gave me confidence and prepared me for my first year of teaching in Dallas❤

Marsha Gonzalez, Freddy Gonzalez

July 15, 2018

My deepest condolences to the Banda and Escamilla families. Rosie was one of the kindest and most generous people I have ever known. Her memory will live on through the lives of those she touched. May God watch over you and protect you through this difficult time of loss. Rest in peace Rosie. I know you have finally found peace and you are watching over us now with your daughter Cecelia. You will be missed but not forgotten.

Gina Vasquez

July 14, 2018

My deepest condolences to the Banda family! Coach Banda will surely be missed by many who knew her! She was a wonderful person whom my son cherished. May she Rest In Peace

Humberto Gonzalez

July 13, 2018

Sending prayers for the family and our most sincere condolences. Humberto and Rosie Gonzalez

Linda Duty

July 12, 2018

Be at peace with Cecilia. Tell her I said Hi.

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