Catalina Matanane Rojas Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Catalina Matanane Rojas was born on November 23, 1924 in Hagåtña, Guam to Victorina Matanane. She was so special, she celebrated two birthdays. Her officially recorded birth date is November 25, 1924. A young, intelligent, beauty with amazing cooking skills, she stole the heart of Enrique Rojas and they married in 1947. They were quite the couple, managing businesses on Guam, a movie theater and store; Catalina’s famous cooking was known throughout the village. They welcomed 4 children on Guam and moved together to Vallejo in 1960 where their 3 younger children were born. A beautiful family of 7 children; 6 boys and 1 girl, they built their life together on the mainland while keeping the Chamorro culture and values alive for their family. She was a woman of great faith, always putting her family first. She tirelessly gave of herself, caring for her children and grandchildren, welcoming other Chamorro families with her unconditional love, nurturing care, and heartfelt cooking. Her legacy lives on in her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Catalina is preceded in death by her loving husband, Enrique Rojas, brothers (Ignacio, Edward, Jesus, Juan,) and her mother, Victorina. She is survived by her 7 children, Rick, Danny (Debbie), Sandra (Jimmy), Roland (Denise), Kenny (Cathy), Carl (Cathy), Eddie (Patty), 19 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. Catalina Matanane Rojas has left a legacy of family, faith, strength, courage and most importantly; love. Visitation will begin at 4 PM Wednesday, December 18 with Vigil Service at 7 PM Wednesday, December 18 at Twin Chapels Mortuary, 1100 Tennessee St., Vallejo A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 AM Thursday, December 19 at St. Basil’s Catholic Church, Nebraska and Tuolumne Sts., Vallejo. Burial will immediately follow at All Souls Catholic Cemetery, Vallejo. Arrangements entrusted to the direction and care of Twin Chapels Mortuary, Vallejo (707) 552-6696. www.TwinChapelsMortuary.com

Catalina Matanane Rojas

November 25, 1924 - December 10, 2019