Mary Rose Cerda born September 4, 1933, entered God's loving arms surrounded by family on Monday, February 24, 2025, at the age of 91. Mary Rose dedicated her life to her family and was always there to provide support in any situation. She recognized the importance of faith in her life and remained committed to her beliefs and values.

Mary Rose was a gracious host and welcomed all into her home. She had the ability to make everyone feel special with her caring spirit, warmth, and her talented cooking skills. She could turn simple ingredients into a delicious meal like no one else.

As strong as her commitment to her family, Mary Rose was a proud member of the Edgewood ISD community where she worked for 40 years dedicating her life to helping others.

She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 56 years, Mr. Severo E. Cerda, Jr. and preceded in death by her parents Luz and Canuto Flores, siblings Adelina (Lena) Baca, Sara Valenzuela, Fernando Flores, Federico Flores, and Tony Flores. She is survived by her six children: Rosie Rodriguez, Joe Cerda and his wife Susan, Lucy Ramos and her husband Bryan, Evelyn Gonzalez and her husband Adolph, Lisa Martinez and her husband Leon, and Sandy Vidal and her husband Rick. Throughout her life she also was an amazing grandmother to her thirteen grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.   Mary Rose was also an adoring aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Special thanks to Sylvia and Jose Mendoza and the staff at Parkway Assisted Living and Angela Nystel, R.N. with Transcend Hospice for their loving care and compassion for the past four years.

FUNERAL SERVICES

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m.

Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m.

The Angelus Funeral Chapel

1119 N. St. Mary's St.

Thursday, March 6, 2025

Graveside Service 9:30 a.m.

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd.

All attending should meet directly at the cemetery.

MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mary Rose's name to

Holy Cross High School

426 N. San Felipe

San Antonio, TX 78228