Mrs. Rosa T. Reyes

August 6, 2015 at 3:06a. She was surrounded by her loving family and passed

peacefully in her daughter's home in Hollister, CA.

Rosa began her 88 years of life in Wasco, CA. She was born to Maria and Arcadio Torres and was the

firstborn of their 11 children. As the eldest, much of her joy was in being a

part of the lives of her younger siblings. Throughout her life she prioritized

her family and was known as a great caretaker to them all. She exhibited

abundant care and concern for everyone and everything she loved. From family to

pets to her garden, they all benefited from her love and sweet touch. Rosa was a

devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was known in her immediate family to

be feisty, passionate, soft-spoken, kind, determined, and generous to name a few

things. Rosa was self-sacrificing and a woman of true strength. She stood firm

in faith and was not easily shaken by life's circumstances. One of her favorite

sayings was "God willing". She said this often and truly believed that her life

rested in the hands of God at all moments. Rosa was always poised and presented

herself with much dignity even until the end of her life.

She was diagnosed with Dementia followed by Epilepsy the year before her passing. She gave us joy

by expressing her love for us with frequent kisses and "I love you's". Every

night at bedtime after the Lord's Prayer, she would express her appreciation and

love for those who cared for her, followed by a "God bless the whole family!"

She loved to talk about her life as a child very much and spoke fondly of her

parents and family. Rosa was happy and at peace even in the midst of physical

pain and mental confusion. She gave us happiness with her quick wit and ready

smile, which will never be forgotten.

Rosa is survived by her son Robert Reyes, daughter Marylou Martinez and husband Tim Martinez. Grandchildren Natessa

Martinez, Tanya Martinez, Raymi Reyes and wife Elizabeth Reyes, Ricki Reyes and

fiancé Erica Bakerink, Jason Reyes, James Betancourt, Jazmine Reyes. Great

grandchildren Destiny Reyes and Aaliyah Reyes. Her brother Jesse P. Torres and

wife Erma, sisters Frances T. Tafoya (W), Cynthia Torres and husband Ray Amador,

Manuela Torres and husband Raymundo Marqueda and Mercedes Torres. Nieces Imelda

Tafoya, Alice Torres, Isabel T. Ortiz and husband John Ortiz, Michele T.

Solatti, Linda M. Medina and husband Jose Medina, Claudia Tafoya, Adriana

Tafoya, Angelica Marqueda, Gabrielle Torres, Nephews Mark Tafoya, Ruben Torres

and wife Lourdes Torres, Raymundo Marqueda, Manuel Torres and wife Otila Torres.

Also numerous Great Nieces and Great Nephews.