Rose Marie Cantu Whitehead

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. John T. Whitehead, and her parents Alberto and Ernestina Cantu.

Survivors include her beloved son, Marine Corps Major George Anthony Saenz, Jr. and wife Amy Saenz and her adoring grandson, Trey Saenz; her sisters Sonia Cantu Rosenberg and husband Lou Rosenberg, Pattie Cantu Leithead and husband Bruce Leithead, and Sylvia Cantu Stewart and husband Dr. William Stewart; nephews and niece, B.J. Stewart, III and wife Morgan Stewart, Lex Stewart and Sarah Rosenberg; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Rose was a dedicated wife, a devoted and loving mother to her son George, always saying that by far her major accomplishment in life was raising her only son, of whom she was enormously proud. Rose loved being a grandmother and loved her grandson Trey dearly. Her spirit, compassion, enthusiasm and generosity will long be remembered by the many people she touched during her life. Rose enjoyed working with her husband in his chiropractic clinic in Grapevine, Texas helping heal others. She later earned her certification as a Licensed Massage Therapist with the goal of continuing to help the sick until her health prevented her from doing so.

The family will be receiving visitors from 5:00 PM. to 9:00 PM on Friday, August 23rd with a 6:00 PM Rosary at Roy Akers Funeral Home, 515 N. Main Ave. 78205. The family will receive those attending the church service at 8:45 AM on Saturday, August 24th at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 4201 De Zavala Rd. 78249, for a final viewing before the Mass of Resurrection is celebrated at 9:30 AM. Internment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, 17501 Nacogdoches Rd. 78266.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Semper Fi Fund, www.semperfifund.org.