Rosa Zepeda, 88, of Brownsville, Texas, entered eternal rest on July 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving children. Born on July 25, 1936, in San Rafael Ranch, outside of Brownsville, TX, Rosa dedicated her life to her family. As a homemaker and mother, she raised five children in Los Fresnos, Texas, providing them with unwavering love and support. She later moved to Pearland, Texas, where she continued to live life with vibrancy and independence. Known to many as Rosita or ‘Chita,’ she was the embodiment of light, strength, and unconditional love for her children, family, and friends. Her faith, love of travel, music, and the precious moments spent with loved ones were hallmarks of her life.
She was preceded in death by her son Juan Luis Gonzalez, parents, Manuel Zepeda and Angelita Olivares; Olivia Zepeda, her siblings; Maria C. Sandoval, Maria Rodriguez, Manuel (Coco) Zepeda, Lupita Zepeda, and Susana Zepeda.
Rosa’s memory will be cherished by her children: Diana Salazar (Carlos), Rosario Gonzalez (Frank), Alma Gonzalez, and Hugo L.Gonzalez (Paulo Calderon); her former husband, Luis Gonzalez; and her long-time partner, Alejandro Sanchez. She is also survived by her beloved grandchildren: Angie Gonzalez-Kurver, Adrianna Salazar-Barrera, Christina Gonzalez-Villareal, Luis C. Mascorro, Frank Gonzalez Jr., Bernice Gonzalez, Amanda Gonzalez, Omar M. Mascorro and six great-grandchildren Oscar Oviedo, Ana Alicia Barrera, Rogelio Villarreal, John Michael McCune, Isaiah Gonzalez, Joaquin Barrera. She leaves behind numerous siblings: Manuela Maya, Amelia Zepeda, Pedro Zepeda, Arturo Zepeda, Sandra Hinojosa, Valentina Zepeda, Imelda Zepeda, Lorena McCain, Marizela Zepeda, Ruben Zepeda, and Nalda Zepeda.
Pallbearers: Oscar Oviedo, Omar M. Mascorro, Frank Gonzalez Jr., Anthony Kurver, Roger Villarreal Jr. L. Charyck Mascorro, Carlos Salazar, Ron Barrera.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff of Fox Hollow Post Acute Nursing Home for their exceptional and compassionate care.
Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 24, 2025, with the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 6:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Services resume on Friday, July 25, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Los Fresnos, TX and interment will follow at 12:00 p.m. to Los Cuates Cemetery.
Services are under the guidance of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Crematory & Flower Shop. 657 Springmart Blvd., Brownsville, Texas. (956) 350-8485
To send flowers or a plant to the family in the memory of Ms. Rosa Zepeda, please visit https://didisflowershop.com/shop or call (956) 572-3872.
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Our deepest and most sincere condolences. We accompany you in your grief, and also in the celebration of a life well lived.
My heart goes out to the family. May you find comfort and peace in knowing there is hope for your lovely mother. Jesus resurrection gives us a guarantee that death is not forever. Please accept my condolences
My condolences to her beautiful family.
I’m so deeply sorry for your loss. Please know that my heart aches for you and your family during this unimaginable time of grief.
The loss of your beloved Tia Chita has deeply saddened our entire family. She was not only a wonderful aunt but also a dear sister. We sincerely hope that the cherished memories you hold in your heart will provide you with comfort and strength during this difficult time. Moms are truly special individuals, and we extend our heartfelt prayers to you and your family. Tia will forever hold a special place in our hearts and prayers.
The loss of our beloved Tia Chita has deeply saddened our entire family. She was not only a wonderful aunt but also a dear sister. We sincerely hope that the cherished memories you hold in your heart will provide you with comfort and strength during this difficult time. Moms are truly special individuals, and we extend our heartfelt prayers to you and your family. Tia will forever hold a special place in our hearts and prayers.
My sincere condolences to all the family in this time of sorrow, I cherished my cousin and send my love❤️
Sincerely sorry for your loss, Your mother was certainly a beautiful woman,I will keep your family in my prayers, We know God ha a place for us in His Kingdom, surely your beautiful Mother is there now! God bless each of you.
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