Rosemary “Rosie” Martinez-Smith

Rosie Smith, 70, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Sunday May 1, 2016.  Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Old Salem Cemetery, Independence, MO.  The visitation will be Wednesday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at New Salem Funeral Home, Independence.

Rosie was born on October 16, 1945 in Kansas City, Missouri the daughter of Margarito and Catalina (Garcia) Martinez.  She recently retired as a primer operator from Lake City Ammunition after 20 years of employment.  She was a member of St. Gabriel Archangel Parish in North Kansas City, Missouri.  She enjoyed shopping and made friends everywhere she met.  She was known to have never met a stranger.

Rosie was preceded in death by her parents: Margarito “Mousie” Martinez and Wendell and Catalina “Katie” Rodgers; and one brother, Richard P. Martinez.

Her survivors include her husband, Johnny Smith of the home; daughter, Kathy (Doug) Jerinigan of Hannibal, MO; three sons: Johnny Smith and Richard (Christina) Smith both of Kansas City, MO, and Ray (Nina) Smith of Centertown, MO; brother, Robert O. Martinez of Kansas City, MO; 8 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Arrangements:  Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, Independence MO   816-796-8600