Rosa Elena Marmolejo passed away on September 10, 2016 in San Diego, California at the age of 66. Rosa was born on January 8, 1950 in Mexicali to Lydia and Francisco Robles. She married Chuy Marmolejo on August 30, 1972. The couple welcomed three children Brenda in 1973, Juny in 1976 and Alberto in 1985. For over 25 years, Rosa successfully ran her own home-based daycare center, a profession that she loved with her whole heart. She was a hard-working individual who found joy in caring for others, especially her family. Rosa is survived by her husband Chuy; her daughter, Brenda (Steve) Laizure; her sons, Juny (Kelley) Marmolejo and Alberto (Hajana) Marmolejo; grandchildren, Steven Laizure, Natalie Laizure, Lucas Marmolejo, Gabriella Marmolejo; mother, Lydia Robles; sister, Mary (Richard) Ransdell, and brothers Francisco (Azucena) Robles and Carlos Robles. Rosa was preceded in death by her father Francisco Robles and brothers Alfredo, Roberto, Rodolfo, and Jesse. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to the One Breath Foundation (P.O. Box 59238 Norwalk, CA 90652) on behalf of Rosa. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 18, 2016 from 6 to 9 p.m. with rosary at 7 p.m. at Frye Chapel and Mortuary in Brawley, CA. A memorial service will be held on Monday, September 19, 2016 at 9 a.m. at Frye Chapel and Mortuary in Brawley, CA. Burial will immediately follow at Riverview Cemetery in Brawley, CA.