Petra Rosales

Petra DeLeon Rosales, was born on November 1, 1953, in Plainview, Texas. She passed away at her home in New Braunfels on March 12, 2025.

She was a woman whose kindness knew no bounds, whose heart had room for everyone, and whose selflessness touched the lives of all who knew her. Petra never met a stranger—she greeted everyone with warmth, love, and an open heart.

She was reunited in heaven with her beloved husband Alfredo, who passed in 2013, her mother Agustina, father Victor and brother Ismael (Joe).

Though her family is grieving, they take comfort in knowing she is at peace. Petra’s legacy of love and compassion lives on through her children: Rachel Castillo, Johnny, Vincent, Andrew, and Alfredo Rosales Jr., her grandchildren: Jesse Ryan, Victoria, Justin, Christa, Carmen, Bryan, Aaron, Nathan, Jocelyn, Jacob, and Johnny Stitch, as well as her great-grandchildren: Sol, Jesse Wade, D’Angelo and Zabella.

Petra’s life was a testament to the power of kindness and generosity. She gave without hesitation, loved without limits, and always put others before herself. Her laughter, wisdom, and gentle presence will be deeply missed, but the impact she made will never fade. When she wasn’t visiting her daughter and grandkids in Waco, you could find her playing Loteria with her friends or shopping with her sister Geneva. She loved her sons so much and was always just a phone call away. She was truly one of a kind and the glue that held the family together.

Her family finds peace in knowing that Petra’s love will forever surround them, guiding them just as she did in life. Though she is no longer here in body, the memories remain in the hearts of all who were blessed to know her.

A celebration of Petra’s life will be held at the VFW after the visitation, from 6-10pm where family and friends will gather to honor and remember the great woman she was.