Rosemary Sotelo

CASA GRANDE - Rosemary Lopez Sotelo, 82, of Casa Grande died peacefully at home on May 17, 2018, with her family by her side.

Mrs. Sotelo was born on April 5, 1936, in Santa Rosa Village, Tohono O'odham Nation, to Ralph B. and Carmen Lopez. She was married to Robert A. Sotelo Sr. for 57 years before his death and was a devoted homemaker and "counselor to everyone." She helped everyone and said no to no one.

She enjoyed spending time with her family, watching her western movies, listening to Spanish music, and watering and tending to her yard and plants.

She is survived by five sons, Robert Sotelo Sr., Richard Sotelo Sr., Raul Sotelo Sr., Rojelio Sotelo Sr. and Ruben Sotelo Sr., all of Casa Grande; four daughters, Rebecca Sotelo of Glendale, Ranae Duran of Casa Grande, Raquel Sotelo and Roberta Sotelo of Fort Worth, Texas; 51 grandchildren; 96 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 25, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Burial in Santa Rosa next to her husband and parents.

J. Warren Funeral Services, Mountain View Chapel in charge of arrangements.