ROSA ELIA PEREZ SUAREZ

Rosa Elia Perez Suarez, 56, of Mertzon, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2005 in a local hospital. Rosary will be held at 7:00 PM, Sunday, March 20, 2005 at the Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Mass of Christian service will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, March 21, at St. Peter Catholic Church in Mertzon with Father Joseph Vathalloor officiating. Burial will follow at Sherwood Cemetery. Arrangements are made by Robert Massie Funeral Home. Rosa was born May 13, 1948 in Sonora to Dolores and Emilia Perez. She was married 37 years to Ramon Suarez. She was a loving wife and a wonderful mother full of love and advice. Those who knew her will remember her for her smile and strength. She will be dearly missed by us all, but not forgotten. She will live forever in our hearts. Until we meet again, may you rest in peace. Survivors are: Husband:Ramon Suarez Of Mertzon Daughter:Brenda Montez and husband, Pablo Jr. Of Mertzon Son:Alex Suarez and wife, Marci Of San Angelo Brother:Celestino Perez and wife, Armendina Of Mertzon Ramon Perez Of Big Lake Tomas Perez and wife, Yolanda Of Mertzon Sister:Emma Luna and husband, Robert Of San Angelo Grandchildren:Kara Montez, Alexandra Suarez, Clayton Suarez, Alex Suarez Jr., Nathan Chacon and Stormi Chacon. Numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Joe Dan Moreno, Tommy Matinez, Abel Moreno, David Rodriguez, Celestino "Pepe" Perez Jr., Jesse Chacon Jr. Honorary pallbearers are Sammy Perez and William Robledo. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Hughston, Dr. Cheruku and the staff at Shannon Medical Center. Thank you to all the families and friends for all their prayers and support. Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free; I took His hand when I heard Him call; I turned my back and left it all. If my parting has left a void; Then fill it with remembered joy. My life's been full, I savored much; Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss; Ah yes, these things, I too, will miss. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief; don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your hearts and share with me; God wanted me now, He set me free.