In Memoriam.ca - Always in our hearts

  • Deborah Sim lit a candle on 12/28/2015:
    "Dear Garry, I am so glad that you were able to be with your Mom during her transition and offer her the comforts that only her precious child could provide. I never got around to tell you but your Mom called me one night from your house the week before she went to Mexico and we had a great chat. While she said she was going to miss all the great Regina neighbours and friends who were so essential to her independence these last years, she really articulated that Mexico was also her home, and she told me in very lovely detail all about her surprise birthday party last year, her suite with 3 beds and proudly said "and I even have a caregiver!" It is fitting that Rose made her transition while in Mexico – a place she loved that offered her empowerment with more than a hint of adventure, and the freedom of the warm tropical breezes. I'm sure Rose will be back North in spirit this Spring and will watch over you always – serene, grateful and at peace. "

  • Earl and Wendy Bean lit a candle on 12/29/2015:
    "Wendy and I are glad that you were able to be with Rose at the end - I know that she really was the love of your life and I know what its like not to have your mom in your corner anymore. Love Earl"

  • Debbie Jordan lit a candle on 12/29/2015:
    "Oh Garry! We are so sorry but so glad that her passing was smooth! It sounds like you were with her and that is wonderful for both of you. You were a great son to her and she was a special lady! She left her mark and she will be missed. All our love! Deb and John"

About her

Rose Letitia Gallagher

Rose Letitia Gallagher

Born: February 25th, 1926

Rosita passed peacefully last Sunday evening in Manzanillo Echauri Clinic, a day after admission, following a brief battle with bronchial infection. She was attended throughout by great physicians and devoted caregivers but in the end her body was too frail to fight the fight. Many of her friends came to visit over the previous week and offer support. While unable to reach her 90th in February, Rose was able to return to her beloved Costalegre, Mexico for the 10th year where she enjoyed herself to the fullest for four weeks. On Sunday afternoon she enjoyed her last ride, a wheel chair tour of the 12-bed clinic, to see hand-made Christmas decorations hanging on all the doors and a beautiful tree with sparkling lights in the foyer. A beaming ten-month old boy, assisted by his mother, walked toward Rose with his joy and determination and she lit right up in response. Later, while providing her therapeutic touch, she spontaneously recited poetry to me. Before dinner she enjoyed a food massage and a Hadyn Cello Concerto. Following dinner, she lay her head down on the pillow and departed. She was serene. As I reflect back now, it went as well as could be imagined and it was a gift to witness. Rose did not unduly suffer for which I am very thankful. She maintained her faculties and dignity and was never institutionalized as Larry had been. I am deeply grateful to have the opportunity to be there on her last day, having missed my dad’s departure by a few hours in February. I am profoundly indebted to Jeanne McGee and Monita Gauvin for their enormous efforts as caregivers to Rose during her sudden decline. The outpouring of condolences from Rosita’s friends here in Melaque is heartfelt and at the same time overwhelming. The wee Scot made quite an impact. As one dear friend just wrote: She managed this final, most arduous journey with grace. No surprises there. She’s somewhere else now ‘working the room’ with a sparkle and her wry smile. A Celebration of Life is scheduled for 5:00 PM, January 10 at Bungalows Casa Grande in Melaque, Mexico. In lieu of flowers please donate to your local SPCA or to ProAnimalMelaque.org. Unfortunately, the Condolence link is not working on this site but you can leave messages by choosing the Light a Candle link. Also an obituary will soon be published in the Regina Leader Post where a guest book may be signed thereafter: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/leaderpost/