Jorge Rosas Musical Instrument Fund

Jorge Enrique Rosas Garcia, devoted husband, loving father, and proud grandfather passed away quietly in his home on September 5, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was 79 years old.

Born to Jorge Rosas Valdez and Magdalena Josefina Garcia on February 19, 1943 in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, he was the oldest of 5 siblings with whom he was very close throughout his life. With his strong and influential parents as role models, it was no surprise that he graduated with a Bachelors and Masters from the Technologico de Monterrey in Agronomy in 1969 and a Doctorate Degree in Agronomy and Entomology from Texas A & M University in 1975. There are countless stories of his love of knowledge and endless sharing of learning opportunities with everyone around him. His grandchildren will always remember their “Abu George” as a walking book of knowledge and a fountain of wisdom since he shared his love of education and learning with them every chance he got.

Throughout the years, Jorge was known as a lively center of attention, nearly always hosting a musical gathering of some kind. He could readily be found with a violin in hand, a broad grin on his face, and jovially encouraging others to play along.

Jorge's family would like to continue his love of music and share music thru giving, fixing, and donating instruments to underprivileged kids with a love or even curiosity of music.

Funeral Mass will be held for Jorge at 2pm on Friday, September 9, 2022 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Brownsville, TX. It will be followed by a potluck celebration of life at their home in Brownsville. Don’t forget to bring your instruments, and if you don’t happen to play one, bring your voices.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a memorial donation be made to the Jorge Rosas Musical Instrument Fund on gofundme.com