Alma Rosa Rodriguez

Alma Rosa was born in Torreon Coahuila, Mexico, on December 16, 1951, and grew up in Ciudad Acuna before moving to Texas. She was retired, but previously worked as a Salad Pantry Chef for over 40 years, making beautiful arrangements from her heart. A strong believer in Christ, she enjoyed spending time with her grandkids, eating oysters, going to the beach, visiting the country, gardening, doing search-a-word puzzles, and playing with her dogs.

Alma Rosa is survived by her husband, Martin De Santiago; her son, Ramiro O. Salais and daughter-in-law, Galena Salais; grandchildren, Marisa Salais, Brandon Salais and Joshua Salais; sisters, Dora Pena, Susy Zurita, Patty Hernandez, Teresa Imelda Rodriguez, and Mary Rodriguez; brother, Cruz Rodriguez; her nephew, Tito Pena, whom she loved like a brother; and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews. She is preceded in death by her father and mother, Donaciano Rodriguez and Maria Esther Martinez Rodriguez.

She was a strong support of the Humane Society and St. Jude’s Children Hospital.

Funeral Services and visitation are as follows: Visitation held Sunday, December 29, 2019, from 11:00-2:00 (rosary service from 1:30-2:00); funeral service at 10:00 a.m,. Monday, December 30, 2019; burial to follow approximately 11:00 a.m. at Hilltop Cemetery by Metrocrest. The visitation and funeral service will be at Metrocrest Funeral Home, 1810 N. Perry Road, Carrollton, Texas 75006.