Sr. Rosalinda Soria, Op

Footville, Wisconsin

Sister Rosalinda Soria OP, died August 29, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Manor in Footville, Wisconsin. The funeral liturgy will be Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Manor. Burial will be at Sinsinawa, Wisconsin in September.

Rosalinda D. Soria was born February 6, 1945, to Gilberto and Guadalupe (Alvarado) Soria in Myers, Montana. The Sorias had 10 daughters. Rosie was the ninth. She is survived by one sister, Gloria Soto of Billings, Montana; nieces; nephews; and her Dominican family.

Rosalinda entered the Sinsinawa Dominicans in 1966, became Sister Rosalinda in 1967, made first profession in 1968 and at the time of her death had been a faithful member of the congregation for 55 years.

Sister Rosalinda “Rosie” was dedicated to health care all of her active years in ministry. She was a kind person and especially empathetic with those who suffered from long-term pain and chronic illness. Sister Rosalinda served as nurse, counselor, administrator, mentor and case manager in the following states: Iowa, Wisconsin, Montana, New Jersey, New York, Texas, and New Mexico. In 2012, she retired to Sinsinawa and in 2022, she moved to St. Elizabeth Manor.

Rosie, we send you in peace to the wide waiting arms of God. Alleluia!