Rose Cresci Nuñez
Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rose Cresci Nuñez. She was 75 years old residing in Watsonville for over 40 years. Her cause of death was pancreatic cancer.
Rose was a loving wife, mother, godmother, sister, aunt, and a friend to many. She loved her family visits and had a circle of devoted friends. She loved dancing, listening to music, and tending to her garden. Rose and her husband traveled after their retirement.
She is survived by her husband Ray, son Michael, and daughter-in-law Meredith. Rose is the little sister of brother Jimmy and his wife Monie. She leaves several nieces, nephews, aunts, and cousins. Rose is from a very large family. She is preceded in death by her father, Frank, her mother, Bertha, and a special friend, Vickie.
Rose was born in San Francisco on February 3, 1949. She worked as a social worker for over 30 years, serving her local community first through the County of Santa Cruz and then San Andreas Regional Center in Salinas. Rose was the first bilingual social worker in Watsonville, CA. She was a kind, generous, and loving person who enjoyed spending time with family and friends. We will all miss her and keep her in our hearts forever.
On Saturday, December 14, 2024 the visitation will start at 3:00 pm and end at 7:00 pm at Mehl's Colonial Chapel at 222 E. Lake Avenue, Watsonville. Flowers can be sent to Mehl's Colonial Chapel, roses are welcome. A celebration of life will follow the viewing.
Published in The Pajaronian · December 11, 2024