Rosita Barajas

Rosita Barajas, aged 85 of Grand Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Barajas Sr.; son, Hubert Barajas Jr.; parents, Cecilio and Maria Lopez; and brothers, Julian Lopez and Cecilio Lopez Jr. Rosita is survived by her children, Maria (Salvador) Fernandez, Rosie (Ruben) Canales, Arturo (Toni) Barajas, Rocky Barajas, Dora Barajas, Abel (Dora) Barajas; 17 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren; sisters, Olivia (Johnny) Gutierrez, Gloria Olterron; brother, Jesse Lopez. Funeral services for Rosita will be held Saturday at 10:30 am in the chapel at Resurrection Cemetery, 4100 Clyde Park SW, Wyoming, with Pastor Salvador Fernandez officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of West Michigan. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com. Our Mom: I have seen her open her posture, her breathing, her heart - hold her head up and stand in the middle of the most difficult situations. She has repaired relationships, spoken her mind, and subtlety commanded the greatest respect and get results. Small gestures spoke volumes - a raised eyebrow, a smile, pursing of her lips - to let us know how she felt about whatever it was we were saying or doing. She showed us to empathize with others by example. She never told us don’t quit! She showed us don’t quit! She never said get up and stand strong! She fully expected us to get up and be strong! She let us decide what that meant. She was always proud of us, always believing in us. Each one of her children knew that she loved them deeply. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren will miss her saying “Buela loves you too.” She was quiet and compassionate. She was fiery, feisty, and strong. She is fierce, She is mom. We love you mom, Your children