The life of dignity, compassion, and grace that Rosa Margaret Pace lived is an inspirational example of the impact one person can have on a family and community. My grandmother led an incredible life. In many families, grandparents are somewhat of an anomaly, but not in ours. I had the good fortune of living three doors down from one of the most amazing women I have ever known.
Everyone who came to know Grandma Rosa received her welcome. She was gracious not only with her family and friends; her generosity extended to all she came in contact with. Described by friends and family as a gentle and thoughtful matriarch, Rosa spent her life achieving many important triumphs for her family, friends, and Chumash tribe.
For our family, her work ethic created a very stable home environment — without the need for fancy bells and whistles. We had everything when we had nothing. The wealth of love and family shielded us from ever feeling we were without. And Grandma Rosa was always there when we needed her. If we were down or had a bad day, we could always count on her motherly charm and precious smile to make us feel better. Whether we were hungry or not, she loved to feed us — as soon as we walked through Grandma Rosa’s door, she would start cooking.
