Maria del Rosario "Rosie" Gaitan entered the Lord's Presence on Thursday, April 2, 2026 in Jourdanton, Texas at the age of 79. She was born in Pearsall, Texas to Juan and Hermila (Bustamante) Perez on June 25, 1946.

She is survived by her children: Yvette Gaitan Sanchez (Juan), Eduardo Gaitan, Rodolfo Gaitan (Janet), Lori Gaitan (Pedro); sibling: Armando Perez (Rebecca); numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband: Sipriano Gaitan, siblings: Rodolfo Perez, Rey Perez and Ramon Perez.

Services will be on Monday, April 13, 2026 at the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Charlotte, Texas from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 P.M. Cremation will follow.