Merla L. PROTACIO

Age 76, of Rosemount, MN Passed away on February 21st, 2020, after a valiant battle with multiple myeloma. Merla's life work was providing her family with a loving and warm home. She loved music and singing and was an avid bowler. Merla was born on September 28th, 1943, to Bienvenido and Teofila Luces in Sebaste, Philippines. Survived by husband of 48 years, Fred; daughters, Chanda (spouse, Paul Fra) and Vida; son, Brian (spouse, Emily Protacio); grand children, Gavin, Aly, Anjali, Aryana, Aislin, and Eli. Visitation Friday, February 28th, 5 - 8pm at White Funeral Homes, 14560 Pennock Ave. Apple Valley, MN. Funeral service Saturday February 29th, 10am at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 13900 Biscayne Ave. W, Rosemount, MN. There will be a one hour viewing before the Mass at 9am. Interment at St. John's Cemetery, Little Canada, MN. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society. www.whitefuneralhomes.com