Mary Margaret Rose, 93 entered into rest on March 15, 2016 in Stockton, CA. She was born in Tulare on July 31, 1922. She joins her husband in heaven, Frank Rose, and her granddaughter Karen Dalben.
   Mary is survived by her four daughters; Kathleen Bianchi (Bob), Shirley Swanson, Carole Mitsuda and Marsha Silva (Al).
She was blessed by six surviving grandchildren; Mike Davis, Frank Davis, Jason Mitsuda, Emily Silva, Chris Silva and Nick Silva, as well as, three great-grandchildren; Jeremiah, Amber and Stetson and two precious great-great grandchildren; Benjamin and Franklin.
   In 1941 Mary married the love of her life Frank. They were married for over 21 years until his death in 1962. While raising her children, Mary worked in food service for over 20 years, working for the  Ripon Unified School District.  She was a member of the Luso Americans, FESM and St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.  She enjoyed the simple things is life; gardening, needle work and word puzzles.  She will be remembered for her sweet spirit and her loving heart.
   P.L .Fry & Son is honored to be serving the Rose family. A visitation will be held on Monday, March 21, 2016 at 10:00 a.m., followed by a prayer service at 1:00 p.m., both held at P.L. Fry & Son, 290 N. Union Rd., Manteca, CA.  She will be laid to rest with her late husband at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery. An online guest book is available at www.plfryandson.com (search obituaries). 
   In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to Hospice of San Joaquin, 3888 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA 95204 or Alzheimer’s Association Northern California, and Northern Nevada,  2290 North First Street, Suite 101, San Jose, CA 95131

Manteca (Calif.) Bulletin
Friday, March 18, 2016