Rose M. Cintas, 87, of Las Colonias passed away October 17, 2011. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose F. Cintas, son, Orlando Cintas, brothers, Abran, Benito, Santiago Martinez and Bill Carter. She is survived by her children, Antonio Cintas (Rose), Manuel Cintas (Sigrid), Marcella Gonzales (Avelio), Clara Cintas, James Cintas, Larry Cintas, John Cintas (Denise), Felix Cintas (Sandra), Darlene Santistevan (Mike), Rose Martinez (Johnny), Michael Cintas (Jennifer) and Carla Trujillo (Edward), 32 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, brother, Melequias Martinez (Elsie), sister, Patricia Duran and many other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held on October 22, 2011 at Rivera Chapel. Rosary was recited on October 23, 2011. Funeral mass was held on Monday, October 24, 2011. Both were held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Interment followed at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.