Rosario Rubal Obituary (1914 - 2010)

Rosario Rubal, our beloved Mamasita/Grandma Rubal/Grandma Rose, passed peacefully into eternity Sunday, May 16, 2010, at the age of 95. Rose was born in Veracruz, Mexico, on New Year’s Eve, 1914, to Gustavo Olmos and Lucrecia Tronco. As a child, Rose enjoyed her daily swim in the Gulf of Mexico before school with her brother, and delighted in her pet monkey, Pancho. Rose’s father was well-known in Veracruz for his superb singing voice and she was privileged to receive tutoring from the wife of the director of Bellas Artes. This perk allowed her a private box at the opera, which she attended often.After relocating to Mexico City, 16-year-old Rose’s father died unexpectedly. Rose dutifully took care of her mother for the next ten years, until a childhood acquaintance, Manuel Rubal, offered her a full-time job as his wife. The year was 1946. She accepted the “job” and they moved all the way to Chicago, to Denver, to LA, back to Denver, and ultimately to Utah. Manny and Rose joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and were faithful members all their lives. They had four children: True (Gary) Fox, Lucrecia (Wayne) VanLeuven, Joy (Prent) Klag, and Manny Jr. (Juanita) Rubal.While in Denver, Rose learned English,taught herself to drive, worked for the public school system as a cafeteria worker, played piano in Primary, and raised her family while Manny’s employment sent him to faraway places.Rose lived a long and full life. She traveled far and wide, touching countless lives in her journey. She was a loyal friend, a fearless shopper, a gifted musician, a beautiful seamstress, and an exquisite gourmet. Her enchiladas and cilantro sauce are legend. She was a lady of high class, blessed with uncommon dignity and strength. Some of her trademarks were flawless skin, impeccable taste, and supernatural cleanliness. But the miracle of Rose is that she had few complaints and constantly showered her family with smiles and laughter. She made every person in her midst feel they were of utmost importance. We loved everything about her. From her accent, to her tiny ankles, to her many Mexican “dichos”. Each is a gem in our lives and memories.Rose is survived by her four children and their spouses, 12 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.Un besito, Abuelita. We’ll miss you.