Rosa (Torres) Ashworth of Troy, OH was given her angel wings on October 11, 2022 in Irving, TX.  Rosa was born on November 2, 1951 in Waco, TX.  Daughter of Pete Torres and Bernnarda Monrail.  Sister of Mike Torres and Yolanda Martinez and Sister In Law to JoAnn Caskey .  Rosa is the Mother of Chris (Tina) Caskey and Nina Ivy.  Grandmother of Brittany Caskey(Jeremy Skeens), Jeremiah (Alyssa) Ivy, Brandi Caskey(Shawn Valentine), Aleah Caskey, Gabriella Ivy, Christian Litteral and Hugh McKenzie.  Great Grandmother to Khloe Ivy.  Aunt to Joshua (Jamie) Martinez, Jonathan Martinez, Gary Martinez Jr, Pete Torres, Mike Torres Jr, Tracy Torres and Rob (Missy) Caskey.

To say that Rosa had many skills and talents would be an understatement.  Her long list of titles and achievements include: Library Aid, Seamstress, Barber, Translator, Speaker, Hispanic Minister, Girl Scout Council Member, Leader of Dayton's LULAC Chapter, Afro American Museum Coordinator, Café Manager, Migrant Headstart Coordinator and Educator. She was honored at the Access to Justice Awards in 2007 for her efforts on behalf of the Miami Valley Hispanic Community.  Rosa earned her Bachelor's Degree in Early Education from Central State.  She was an active member of Cove Spring Church.

Rosa was the caregiver for everyone in her family.  She put everyone's needs before her own.  She was always there to help with anything that anyone needed and she did it all with a sweet smile on her face.  Spending time with family and friends brought her the most joy in this world.  She was especially proud of all her children, grandchildren and great grandchild.

Rosa's True Love, Edward M. Ashworth Jr. entered her life in 2009.  They were married exactly 5 years from that day on June 7, 2014.  They made the most of every moment since they met.  Rosa and Ed did everything together. They spent countless hours outside with nature, turkey and deer hunting, fishing and just taking walks. They embarked on a 10,280 miles adventure from Ohio to Alaska and back.  Together they put over 60,000 miles on their motorcycle riding to destinations such as Sturgis, The Dragon's Tail, Rocky Mountain National Park, The Badlands, Custer State Park, Needle's Highway, Iron Mountain Highway.  Just to name a few places.  They enjoyed traveling to visit friends and family in states ranging from Texas, Washington, Louisiana, Colorado, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland and Tennessee.  The love they shared is a leading example and aspiration that is recognized by everyone that knows them. There has never been so much love and caring wrapped up in such a small and beautiful package as there was in Rosa.  She is loved and missed immeasurably.

Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, October 21, 2022, at Baird Funeral Home in Troy.  Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Troy.  Family will receive friends on Friday from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to El Puente Educational Center, 22 Notre Dame Avenue, Dayton, OH 45404.  Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bairdfuneralhome.com.

El Puente Educational Center
22 Notre Dame Avenue, Dayton OH 45404