Rosa Rivera Sinclair
June 7, 1965 ~ August 3, 2012
Dalizza Rosa Rivera Sinclair, 47, of Marion, died Friday, August 3, 2012, after a long battle with cancer. Memorial Services: 4 p.m. Wednesday, August 8, 2012, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids. Burial at a later date: Oak Hill Cemetery, Coralville. Survivors include her husband, Dane Sinclair; parents, C��sar Alberto Rivera Garcia and Lillian Jov�� Malaret; brothers, Jose 'Nando' Berr��os Jov�� and wife, Jeannette, C��sar 'Tito' Alberto Rivera Perez, Rafael 'Rafy' Rivera Perez and wife, Yomarie, and C��sar 'Ce' Jose Rivera Hernandez; mother-in-law, Sally Sinclair; and many beloved aunts, uncles, nephews, and nieces. Rosa was born June7, 1965, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the daughter of C��sar Alberto Rivera Garcia and Lillian Jov�� Malaret. She was a paraeducator for special needs students in the Cedar Rapids School District. She married Dane Sinclair with a civil ceremony in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on April 29, 1990, and a religious ceremony on May 20, 1990, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Rosa enjoyed knitting and arts and crafts activities, but most importantly she cherished time spent with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Luke's Hospice.
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My heart goes out to you Dane as you say goodbye to your beloved Rosa.May she rest in peace.
We are so deeply saddened by the loss of our beautiful niece. Our love to you, Dane, and all of Rosa’s family. We hold her in our hearts.
To my dearest cousin Dalisa’s (as I new her growing up)husband, I pray that God will comfort you as He can only do during a time like this.
A mi querido padrino Tio Cesar and titi Lilly y a mis primos, le ruego a Dios que les de fortaleza durante este tiempo tan triste y dificial. Los quiero con todo mi corazon.
Vivian Luciris
A heart full of love, a true friend, and my heart is sad but also rejoices because Rosa is now with the Lord. Praise be to God.
César, Lilly, Dane and Ce:
I will never forget my beautiful niece Dalizza. I love her so much, with all my heart. She is now with God
and telling us, don’t cry I’m better now in the arms of my Lord.
Rosa cared so lovingly for my disabled son Mark, and became a friend to our whole family in the process. I will always treasure the time she and I spent together. I rejoice that your suffering has come to an end, Rosa, and that you are HOME with the Lord!
Dane,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cousin Chuck & Family
My dear cousin Dalizza, a beautiful baby, a beautiful child, a beautiful woman, a beautiful soul!!!Our prayers and thoughts for you and both families! Mari and family
My deepest sympathy Dane and to all of Rosa’s family. I worked with Rosa many years ago. Sh was one of our district’s most dedicated and passionate advocates for students with special needs. I will miss her as a colleague and a friend.
My deepest sympathy to Dane, Lili, Cesar and everyone who shared Dalisa’s life. She loved the Lord and now is enjoying living in the fulness of His glory. We will see you soon sister.
We will always remember Rosa. She was a very special woman. The most caring,kind and giving person I know. Dane, we are so sorry for your loss. God Bless
I am very sorry for your loss. I knew Rosa from the schools and she was a wonderful person,and great to the kids she worked with. She has touched many hearts and made many people smile during her years with the CRCSD. My thoughts go out to your family.
Rosa was a wonderful friend and caregiver to our son, Tyler. She was compassionate, caring and so much fun to be around, how Tyler looked forward to their time together. As a family we loved and trusted her with our son, many great laughs were had by all. How sad to have her gone, but she is painfree and at peace with the Lord. Rosa had an amazing faith and perhaps she is knitting in heaven!
I knew Rosa many, many years ago from Toyota Financial Services. I’m so sad to read of her passing. Rosa was a very special person and I’m lucky to have known her. My best to her family.
I worked with Rosa at Hoover. She was sweet, dedicated to the children she served and so pleasant with us all.
My thoughts and prayers are with those who loved her.
I knew Rosa from knitting group; she always brightened my day. I will remember her with joy and laughter.
My heart goes out to you Dane, I often wondered how Rosa was doing. She was a wonderful person, I will always remember her smile and beautiful heart. I truly enjoyed her company.I enjoyed doing her hair and visiting with her. You are in my prayers.
Amy Barta
Dane,
Sorry to hear of your lost of a great women Rosa. I knew Rosa through the Arc of East Central Iowa through her being one of my respite workers. She was a great lady and a blast to be around.
Rest in Peace Rosa we all love you.
Rosa cared for both of our girls at home and at Hoover Elementary School. Our hearts go out to Dane and Rosa’s family in this difficult time. Rosa was so connected to all of the children’s lives she touched throughout the years. We loved her very much.
Condolences and prayers to Dane, to all of Rosa’s family. Bless you.
One of Rosa’s knitting friends.
I am so sorry, Dane and Lili and Cesar. I am so sorry for your loss. And our loss.
Dane, our hearts go out to you in your time of loss. May God grant you the peace you need to get through this difficult time.
Gary and I both worked with Rosa. We enjoyed her beautiful personality and wonderful smile. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of her family.
My deepest sympathy to Dane and all of Rosa’s family. In this time of sorrow in the loss of a loved one, may you take great joy in know that Rosa is at peace and is at home with the Lord. Rosa had such a sweet, gentle soul and had the biggest, giving heart. She was such a great blessing to my wife Brenda during Brenda’s battle with the same illness. They both shared their love of crafting, beading, and knitting and were such great friends.
Dane,
Last night Tyler made a list of all the fun times and memories with Rosa, she truly touched his life! I will share with you some of his memories:
I remember when Rosa took me bowling with my friends on Monday nights for dollar night.
I remember when Rosa took me to the Marion library and we got books.
I remember when Rosa came to my careers class when we were in Middle school at Taft.
I remember going out to eat at different resaurants with Rosa.
I remember when we went mall walking at Lindale and Westdale.
I remember when Rosa helped us at the Transition Center.
I remember all the funny things we did and laughing!
Rosa left a mark on Tylers heart and she will always be remembered!
I am so sorry to hear of Rosa’s passing. I amy praying for you and your families. I give you my peace Dane.
From my heart to yours,
Marie
Dane, My thoughts and prayers are with you. I saw the love you have for her in your eyes as you talked about her on our long night shifts at Mercy. It has a battle that is at peace now. Be well!
Thoughts and prayers go out to Rosa’s family. We were all blessed to have her in our lives and our childrens. What a loss for the entire special needs community. people like Rosa are a rare breed and she will be greatly missed by all!
Dane:
You are big in my thoughts even more now that the minutes and hours you spend will be fully without your partner. You did you best to assist Rosa in fighting to good fight now your thoughts must revolve around what you can make in the world that will give you happiness and satisfaction. Your Absent Uncle John
I will miss Rosa’s smile. She was always so uplifting and upbeat even when you know she was suffering, she would always make you laugh. I will miss alot of things about Rosa but oh my that smile. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Rosa’s family and friends. She will be forever in our hearts and memories.
Lisa and Tim Hughes
im so sorry for your lost she was one of my teacher at the transition center she was a very nice person. she will always in my heart. it going to be hard not to see in school this year
im so sorry for your lost she was one of my teacher at the transition center she was a very nice person. she will always in my heart. it going to be hard not to see in school this year
Dane,
What a beautiful and fitting service for Rosa today. Her family and friends captured the essence of her being.
She will be dearly missed by the staff and students at the Transition Center.
We are so sorry for your loss. Rosa was a wonderful friend to Casey and our whole family. Casey loved when Rosa came over to hang out and go for walks. He always smiled when we said “Rosa is coming”!She would always say “Casey, you sooo handsome!” He always smiled. We lost touch over the years but Rosa is one of those people you meet that you will always remember. We are lucky she was our friend.
Rosa was a beautiful person. She worked with our special daughter, Stephie Jo for many respite care outings. She had so much energy and joy to give to others. A true angel!