Rosemary Allen

Our beloved matriarch Rosemary Allen, lovingly known as Rosie, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on March 18th, 2026 at the age of 74 in Murray, Utah, after a valiente 19 day fight in the CICU. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.

Rosemary was born December 1st 1951 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Edward Allen and Fay Royce Allen. She was one of 7 children. She was known for many wonderful qualities, including her strong work ethic, positive outlook, warmth, kindness, and determination. She worked hard for many years, most of which were spent at Albertsons and later with the Salt Lake City School District.

Rosie lived a life centered on love, family, and quiet strength. She endured profound loss with the tragic passing of two of her children, Alicia and Anthony, whom she cherished. A loss she carried with her always while continuing to love and care for others with strength and grace. She found her greatest purpose in caring for those around her and creating a place where everyone felt they belonged.

Rosie was the heart and soul of her family that she poured everything she had into. Her home was a place of refuge for many. If you needed a meal, a place to stay, or simply to feel cared for, her door was always open. Many knew that “Rosie’s house” meant acceptance. She had a gift for making people feel seen and valued just as they were.

She was an incredible cook who showed her love through food, always asking if you had eaten and making sure no one left her home hungry. Her generosity, kindness, and nurturing spirit touched countless lives.

Rosie will be remembered for her selflessness, resilience, dedication, perseverance, courage, generosity, her open heart, and the way she loved so deeply and purely. Her legacy lives on in the family she cherished and the many people who were fortunate enough to experience her unconditional love and kindness.

She is survived by her husband Mario; daughters, Angela, Ashley (Christopher), eight beautiful granddaughters, Isabella, Elayna, Rosalynd, Leah, Abagail, Evelyn, Lilly, Sophia and great granddaughter, her little peanut, Penelope. Sisters; Bonnie and Sharon and brother Rodney. She was also reunited later in life with a son, Scott, and had the opportunity to meet his beautiful children, Mercedes, Stefan, Shelby and Sierra.

Join us in remembering Rosemary, Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 1 p.m. at Granger West Stake Center, 3305 South Scottsdale Drive, West Valley City, Utah 84120.