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Rose Marie Hruza

Nov. 6, 1942 - Jun. 13, 2026

Date of Service: Jun. 27, 2026

RUPERT – Rose Marie Hruza, an 83-year-old resident of Rupert, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026, at her home. She will be remembered as a loving, steady, and kind wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend.

Rose was born on November 6, 1942, to John and Alice Ulakovich of Montesano, Washington. She attended schools in Montesano and graduated high school in the class of 1961.

After high school, Rose attended Conquerors Bible College (CBC) in Portland, Oregon, where she met Jim Hruza. Jim and Rose were married July 13, 1963, and made their home north of Rupert, Idaho. They were married sixty-three years and eleven months.

Rose was active on the farm. She drove tractor, cultivated sugar beets, drove the swather, cut hay, and drove truck during the beet and potato harvests. Rose was also active in her church and taught the four- and five-year-old Sunday school class for many years.

In 1985, Rose opened Discovery Days Daycare in Heyburn, Idaho. Rose managed the daycare and worked many long-hour days as she grew and managed the business. The daycare’s reputation grew and over the years, was recognized as an exemplary daycare by the State of Idaho. During her time managing the daycare, Rose wrote countless grants and was awarded the funds to make improvements to the daycare.

Later in life, Rose began quilting and it soon became her favorite hobby. She gave quilts as presents to every member of her extended family including her many nieces and nephews and to church friends as well.

As Rose’s health problems mounted late in life, she could still be counted on to bear her pain without complaining, quietly welcome visitors, set everyone laughing with some humorous and unexpected quip, and caring for her family with a steadfast love.

Rose passed away on June 13, 2026, of cancer. She will be terribly missed but her legacy will live on as her loved ones and friends attempt to model the love, kindness, and steadfast spirit that was all her own.

Rose was preceded in death by her parents, John and Alice Ulakovich; and her son, Timothy Hruza. She is survived by her husband, Jim Hruza; her siblings, Louie (Phyllis) Ulakovich and Helen Wachtstetter; and her daughters, Trena (Ken) Triplett, DeAnna Hruza, and Jolene (Kelly) Robinson; her grandchildren, Serena Triplett, TyAnna (Mike) Westcott, Mikayla (Eli) Berndt, Rozelyn Triplett, Zoe Robinson, Selah Robinson, and Emily Robinson; and great-grandchildren, Cyrus Kerlin, Essance Farnworth, Isabella Cossette, Jason Westcott, Ryder Westcott, Anna Westcott, and Milli Berndt.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 27, at Apostolic House of Prayer, located at 95 E. Baseline Rd., in Rupert, with the Rev. Jerry Dillon officiating. Burial will follow at Rupert Cemetery.

Family and friends will be received from 5 until 7 p.m. Friday, June 26, at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th Street, in Burley, and from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Saturday, preceding the funeral, at the church.

A live webcast of the Funeral Service will be available and maintained at the following link: https://youtu.be/AoNbyqlP-uA.

Condolences for Rose Marie Hruza

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From Debra Moore:

Rose and I were first cousins. We shared the same maternal grandparents. They had four daughters. “The Gotchey Girls”
Rose’s mother, my Aunt Alice, was the trailblazer. My mother, Rose’s Aunt Alma, was the baby of the Gotchey Girls.
On July 13, 1963 I was the flower girl at Jim and Rose’s wedding.
The last time Rose and I were together was on January 20, 1984, at our grannie’s funeral.
Both Rose and her younger sister, Helen, lived exemplary lives. By their examples and as models, they have given me inspiration to live a surrendered life for Jesus Christ.

From Donna Wright:

So sorry for your loss. She was an awesome cousin. So many good memories when I was little. Remembering her playing Hound Dog by Elvis on a old 45 record. You will be missed Rosie, but I know you're in heaven with many family memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you Jim and your family.

From Roger Hansen:

Sorry for your loss Jim, I have you and your family in my prayers.

From Vivian Miles:

Rose was a very beautiful women inside and out..always had a loving heart and a big smile. So kind and soft spoken. I will miss her.

From Rose Palacios :

The first time I went to House of Prayer Apostolic Church. Rose was so kind and loving. She had such a captivating smile as soon as we knew both of us were named Rose, we fell in Love. But most of all our love for God connected us more. I will miss her. Prayers for her family.

From Dj:

Sister Hruza was so welcoming to us as members of our church. I will cherish her kindness for the rest of my life.

From Mary Alice:

Praying for you all. What a day that will be when we all get to heaven and see all our loved ones again. Until then I’ll cherish and wrap myself in the beautiful quilt that my sweet aunt Rose made me.

From Rose Hardin:

Aunt Rose was a very special lady, she welcomed us in her home many times and was always a delight to be around. She will be very missed.

From Wilma Baton:

Sister Rose Hruza, will be remembered for her love and kindness for children, church and family. I will always remember her smile. Even though some thirty years have gone by since we pastored the church in Rupert. Rose has always been a sweet memory. Prayers for Brother Jim and the family. Until we all meet again. Love, Brother and Sister Glenn and Wilma Barton.

From Sarah Kossman:

She will be dearly missed. She was a special person. I always loved seeing her at church. So sweet and beautiful she was. I will miss her smile and encouragement she has given me. Prayers for all her family and friends.

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