Rosa Lee Rothblatt passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 26, 2022 at her home in Fountain Valley, surrounded by her family and loved ones.

Widow of Dr. Harold D. Rothblatt, survived by daughter Dr. Martine Rothblatt (wife Bina), daughter Janet Lawrence (husband Greg Berkowitz), god daughter Susan Miller, 6 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and 3 godchildren.

Rosa Lee held a B.S. degree from the University of Illinois and a MA degree from San Diego State College; she was a Speech Therapist, Toastmaster, Public Speaker, Master of Ceremonies, Program Coordinator, Columnist, and Jewish Wedding Ceremony Coordinator.

A funny and friendly lady who enriched life with laughter and kindness. If you are so moved, please make donations to a charity of your choice. Rosa Lee’s favorite charity was SmileTrain.

Services were held Monday, January 31st 2022 at 2:00pm at Greenwood Memorial Park, Shalom Mausoleum, San Diego, CA. The family received guests Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:00pm at Rosa Lee’s home. May her memory forever be a blessing to us all.

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Rosa Lee’s granddaughter, Rachel Berkowitz, shared this heartwarming eulogy on Facebook:

“My beautiful Grandma Rosa Lee passed away this morning at 8:12am. She was sleeping peacefully and I was holding her hand as she took her last breath.

I love her immensely and will miss her more than I can express in words. However, I know she is now free of all pain and suffering. She has joined my grandpa and family in heaven.

Grandma Rosa Lee was one of a kind – Authentic, Caring, Funny, and Thoughtful. Everyone she met instantly fell in love with her. I am so lucky to have had her in my life as she taught me so many important lessons and always made me laugh. She put others before herself and had the kindest, most gentle soul. I don’t recall her ever getting angry nor did she complain about anything despite overcoming so many hardships. She mastered the art of listening. When you spoke to her, she would immediately put you at ease and made you feel welcome and cared for.

Her smile lit up every room she entered. She is one truly classy lady and she will live forever in my heart.

I love you, Grandma. Rest In Peace, sweet angel.”