06/11/2025
Announces the passing away of:
“Rose Marie Hassell”
The Lord is my light and salvation, whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life, of whom shall I be afraid? One thing I ask of the Lord, this is what I desire: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the graciousness of the Lord, and to visit His temple.
Psalm 27
With deep sadness, we announce the passing away of:
Rose Marie Hassell
Better known as "Rose or Rosita”
Sunrise: June 30, 1940 in Aruba
Sunset: November 4th, 2025 in Aruba
She was predeceased by her husband, the late †Irenius Hilcoria Hazel “Reno” (2017).
Parents:
Mother: †Ruby Blassamina Hassell
Father: †Camille Conners
Siblings:
†Emilio Hassell (brother) and Patsy Hassell (sister)
Lovingly remembered and deeply mourned by:
Children (eldest to youngest):
Maria Hills, †Alberto Hills, Franklin “Frankie” Kruythoff, and Hyacinth Hazel
Stepchildren:
Irenius “Silvio” Hazel, Angel Hazel, Brad Hazel, and Rafael Hazel
Grandchildren:
Naomi, Shemika, Shekia, Melony, and Bruniel
Step-Grandchildren:
Angelo, Stacey, Brittney, Silvio Brion, Michaelangelo, Rafael “Inkaman”, Tisheal, Khafari, Shakir, Candy, Chakaya, Naiomi, and Clarita
Great-Grandchildren:
Six beloved great-grandchildren and thirteen cherished step-great-grandchildren
In Memoriam
Rose was dearly loved by her children, stepchildren, grandchildren, step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, and godchildren, as well as countless relatives and friends who live throughout the Caribbean and the United States. She touched many hearts with kindness and grace. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered. She now rests peacefully in the arms of the Lord, reunited with her beloved husband, Reno.
† Denotes Deceased
The family apologizes if, during this time of grief, any names have been unintentionally omitted.
Funeral Arrangements
Viewing:
Friday, November 14, 2025
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Ad Patres Funeral Home & Crematorium, San Nicolas
Funeral Service:
Saturday, November 15, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
St. Teresita Church, San Nicolas
Interment:
Immediately following the service
Sabana Basora Cemetery
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day.”
2 Timothy 4:7–8
The Staff and Management of Ad Patres Funeral Home & Crematorium extend their most sincere condolences to the bereaved family.