Nieves Arce Rosalez, 95, of Hart, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2020. She was born August 5, 1924, in Rio Grande City, TX, the daughter of Tomas and Rosario (Lopez) Arce.

Nieves was an active member of St. Joseph's Parish, the Cursillo Movement and was an active member of St. Martha's Parish in Okemos.  She was probably best known to many as the culinary inspiration of the Mexican Café at the Oceana County Fair.  Nieves had many avocations, including quilting, crocheting, cooking, yard sales to help those in need, and daily prayer.

Nieves is survived by: her children, José (Martha) Rosalez, Regino (Lupita) Rosalez, Natividad (Maria Socorro) Rosalez, Rosario Lessard, Hector (Beatrice) Rosalez, Oscar (Elaine) Rosalez, Efrain Rosalez, Armando (Jackie) Rosalez, and Javier (Cristina) Rosalez; 34 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Christina Salinas and Dominga Guerra.

On January 13, 1947, Nieves married Selestino Rosalez, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by: her parents, Tomas and Rosario Arce; grandson, Lucas B. Rosalez; granddaughter, Michelle Hammerle; sisters, Louisa Diaz and Frances Cantu; and brothers, Jesus Arce, Tomas Arce, and Alfredo Arce.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 PM, Thursday, March 12, 2020, at St. Joseph Weare Catholic Church, 2380 W. Jackson Road, Weare, MI, with Father Philip Sliwinski and Father Michael Murray presiding. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, with a Rosary Service beginning at 7:00 PM, Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, 2370 N. 72 ^nd Avenue, Hart.

Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Joseph Weare Catholic Church.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

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