Henrietta De La Rosa

Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, June 21, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church for Henrietta De La Rosa.

De La Rosa, 77, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024, at her home, surrounded by family.

Interment will follow the services at Woodbine Cemetery, with a reception afterward at the Moose Lodge. Pallbearers will be Johnny De La Rosa, Rickey De La Rosa Jr., Jeremy De La Rosa, Manuelito De La Rosa, Ryan De La Rosa, Chris Aguilar, Isaac De La Rosa and Rene De La Rosa. Honorary pallbearers are all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at Our Lady of Grace.

Henrietta was born March 7, 1947, in Artesia to Enrique and Dominga Ortega.

She met her husband of 57 wonderful years in high school when they crossed paths. Some would call it love at first sight because once Manuel laid eyes on her, he knew he was going to create the best life with her. They were inseparable; where you saw one, the other was following right beside. The two had spent every single day of their 57 years together, happily and filled with many beautiful memories.

Henrietta was a feisty spirit, loving mother and grandmother, a devoted wife, and a member of Our Lady of Grace. Henrietta enjoyed life and never was still. You could catch her watching her grandkids’ sporting events, dancing, being with family and her grandchildren, camping, listening to oldies, and shopping.

Oh, did she enjoy her jewelry and watching football. She was an Artesia Bulldog fan and a die-hard 49ers fan. She was strong and outspoken yet still compassionate, funny and loving.

She will be dearly missed.

Survivors include her doting husband, Manuel De La Rosa; loving children Rickey and wife Julie, Nick and wife Mary Jane, Brenda, Manuel Jr. and wife Rachel, Eric and partner Adrian, Jeremy and wife Samantha, and Rene; 27 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; brother Lewis Ortega; sisters Flora Ortega, Alice Ortega, Frances Lara and Margarita Ortega; six godchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter Stephanie; an infant son; a great-granddaughter; three brothers; and two sisters.

Arrangements are under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary. Condolences may be expressed online at www.artesiafunerals. com.