Rosalia Espindola

September 4, 1947 ~
August 28, 2021

Rosalia Espindola, age 73, of Kentwood, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, August 28, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pio and Luisa Fernandez, and brothers, Miguel Fernandez and Cirilo Fernandez. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 37 years, Jose; children: Felix Martinez, Jose Espindola Jr., Carmen Martinez, Nelda Beardsley, Kriszelda Choiniere, Diana Wilson, Mateo Espindola, Selina Skipp, Salome Kennedy; 28 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; siblings, Carmen Fernandez, Nilda Rodriguez, Virginia Savala, Alex Fernandez, Pio Fernandez Jr., John Fernandez, Ana Iris Fernandez-Sepulveda; many extended family and friends. Rosalia was a faithful servant of God. She helped to plant the Upper Room Bilingual Ministries Church of God, enjoyed many mission trips to Mexico and loved to volunteer at the Potter’s House School where she also worked for many years. She never met a stranger. Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at the Potter’s House School Chapel, 810 Van Raalte Dr. SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49509, with Pastor Alex Fernandez and Pastor Felix Martinez officiating. Burial at Resurrection Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Wednesday, September 1 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4031 Clyde Park SW, Wyoming, and from 9-11 am on Thursday at the Potter’s House School Chapel. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Potter’s House Rosalia Espindola Scholarship. http://tphgr.org/donate

Visitation
Wednesday, September 1
2:00pm - 4:00pm

MKD - Wyoming
4031 Clyde Park Ave. SW
Wyoming, MI 49509
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Phone: (616) 534-5417

Visitation
Wednesday, September 1
6:00pm - 8:00pm

MKD - Wyoming
4031 Clyde Park Ave. SW
Wyoming, MI 49509
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Phone: (616) 534-5417

Visitation
Thursday, September 2
9:00am - 11:00am

Potter’s House School Chapel
810 Van Raalte Dr. SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49509
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Funeral Service
Thursday, September 2
11:00am

Potter’s House School Chapel
810 Van Raalte Dr. SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49509
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Leave Your Tribute Message

September 21, 2021 3:26am
Our sincere sympathies to the family. Mrs. Espindola was the first person I met at the Potter's House so many many years ago when registering my son for Kindergarten. She was a shining light and a such a sweet soul. She will be remembered fondly and be greatly missed. Rest in peace dear Lady.

- Maria, Alex and Molly Vanderwood

September 02, 2021 10:32am
Rosalia was always so sweet, smiling and helpful to me, a former Potter’s House teacher. I pray comfort and peace to her family. May your precious memories sustain you. “Cast your burden on the Lord, and He will sustain you…” Psalm 62:6

- Hazel Cox

August 31, 2021 7:34pm
Rosalia was such an uplifting spirit every time I seen her. Her smile was infectious and just thinking of her now makes me smile. Prayer go out for the family as they miss her here, but joy abounds with the thoughts of coming back together in our forever dwelling!

- Connie Plas

August 31, 2021 4:32pm
My deepest condolences to the family. 🙏🙏

- Veronica Redmon

August 31, 2021 8:35am
My dear friend was so full of life. Now, she is more alive than ever before. May sweet memories comfort those who loved her on this side.

- Linda Gordon

August 31, 2021 5:29am
Our condolences to the family and prayers for strength and comfort during this very difficult time .

- Sue & Tim LeTourneau




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