Rosario Tolentino Oswa Obituary (1958

Rosario 'Rose' Tolentino Oswalt, 56, of Yakima, went home to God on December 5, 2014 in her home. Rose was born October 4, 1958 in Manila, Philippines to Simeon Rivera and Clarita (Tolentino) Gabriel. Rose grew up in the Philippines and then came to the United States in 1984 to settle in the Yakima Valley. She worked and put herself through college to earn an Associate's Degree in Nursing from YVCC and then a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from WSU. Rose worked as an OB Nurse, a Corrections Nurse, and a Geriatric Nurse. She retired in 2009 from Crescent Convalescent Center after 13 years. Rose's greatest love of her life was her best friend and daughter Judelyne 'Judith'. Rose was always proud of her daughter's accomplishments and celebrated when Judith followed in her footsteps in 2008, graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from WSU. Rose always was the biggest cheerleader in Judith's life and will continue to rejoice for her from Heaven. Rose was a nurturer and friend to everyone that she knew. She spent her time praising God, encouraging others, and giving gifts of her time, money, home-made food, etc. Rose was truly a selfless person who always thought of others before herself. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Survivors include her daughter in son-in-law Judelyne Oswalt-Chan and Ka Chan of Yakima; brother Ramon T. Gabriel, and sisters Teresita T. Gabriel-Co and Victoria Gabriel, all of the Philippines; extended family Helen McMillin (and family) of Tieton, and Esmerelda Cruz (and family) of Prosser. Rose was preceeded in death by her parents and Brother Benjamin Gabriel. Memorial Services will be held Thursday, December 11, 2014 at 1:00 PM at the Open Bible Church, 2701 W. Lincoln, Yakima. As this will be a celebration of Rose's life, the family requests that people bring happy memories to share and wear bright colors. The family would like to thank Seattle Cancer Care Alliance for the care and support that was provided for both Rose and Judith. A special thanks to Carina Moravec, ARNP, and Dr. Mary Flowers, MD from SCCA and staff. SERVICES Funeral service Thursday, December 11, 2014 1:00 PM Open Bible Church 2701 W. Lincoln Yakima, WA