Mary Rose

MaryEtta (Mary) Rose 84, of Phoenix, Arizona passed to Our Lord on September 7, 2025, after an extended illness. She was born on June 1st, 1941, in Delia, Kansas to Dale G Eakin and Catherine A (McNeive) Eakin.

On November 28, 1968, she married Robert Rose. They met at Sperry Rand where they both worked, and it was love at first sight. Their love story lasted 54 years until his passing in 2022. They also owned and operated Rose Refrigeration for many years before finally retiring.

Mary loved her Arizona sports teams, specifically the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Phoenix Suns. She was devoted to her Catholic faith and had a huge heart for animals, including taking in strays when they came along to ensure they were fed and knew they were loved.

She is survived by her daughter Laura Peshortski and stepson Rusty (Christie) Rose; five grandchildren, Rob (Nikki), Dustyn (Shannon), Krista Kay (Demetrius), Jessica Ashley (Matthew), and Thomas Alan; 2 great-granddaughters, Jaidyn and Iris; her twin brother Dale (Janell) Eakin, her sister Clara Brooks, as well as many nieces and nephews and their families.

She is preceded in death by her husband Robert, her parents, stepson Robert Andrew (Andy) Rose, brother and wife George Eakin (Virginia), sister in-law and husband Martha Jane Jacks (JE), and brother in-law Carl Eugene Rose.

Visitation will be Tuesday, September 23, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 6:00 p.m. at Holy Cross Funeral Home 9925 W. Thomas Rd Avondale, AZ. 85392.

Funeral Mass will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church, 3220 W. Greenway Road, Phoenix, AZ. 85053.

Burial will be immediately following the funeral mass at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, 10045 W. Thomas Road, Avondale, AZ. 85392.

Those who would like to remember Mary in a special way may give in her memory to the Arizona Humane Society (azhumane.org).