Fernando

Rosales

Fernando Rosales, 71, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday December 28, 2025, at Valley Baptist Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.

He was born January 4, 1954, in Montemorelos, N.L, Mexico to Francisco and Albina Rosales. He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Jose Luis and John Rosales his two sisters, Ninfa Sandoval and Juanita Saldana.

Fernando a man of faith alongside his wife, Pastor Maria Luisa Rosales established their church, Iglesia Gloria En Gloria and have demonstrated the love of Jesus Christ wholeheartedly to the Harlingen community. A man who cared for people and always willing to lend a hand in any way he could help. He was a man who showed his love with actions among with words. He was a strong family man always putting God first. Always reminding his children

"Trust in God" And "Always Look For Him".  Fernando was an extremely wise and humble man. He loved the word of God and also enjoyed having discussions about the word. He retired from the city of Harlingen of Park And Recreation Department of 40 years Supervisor Foreman.

Fernando's joy was spending time with all his grandchildren and making endless memories with them. He Loved Fishing whether it was on the pier or on his boat with his family. He also enjoyed fellowshipping with his church congregation that he admired and loved. He also enjoyed traveling whether it was to San Antonio but most of all he wanted to Go Travel to New York. Family outings was his favorite time. He loved watching football, barbequing at the beach, and doing so many activities. He was also known to his family as Mr. Fix It. He knew the answer to everything and anything on how to fix certain things.

He was a man who loved to come across people and strike up a conversation with them. His contagious laughter and always joking is something that is endless and unforgettable.

Fernando loved his wife Luisa, since the first day and moment he laid his eyes on her in 1976 right then and there he knew in his heart he would spend the rest of his life with her. She was a devoted wife who loved and cared for him until the day the Lord called him Home. There endless love and compassion and so many I love you's set the example for their children.

He leaves to cherish his wonderful memory his loving and devoted wife of 49 years Pastor Maria Luisa Rosales, their children, Sara Gomez (Larry J.), Sergio Liscano (Ann Marie Martinez) Sarah Rosales Cantu (Armando), Grandchildren, Larry James Gomez Jr., Kevin James Gomez, Mark James Gomez, Jaymee Nicole Gomez, Kisha Joy Liscano, Phylisha Hope Liscano, Clarissa Faith Liscano, Ruby Corona, Sergio Alexander Liscano, David King Liscano, Autumn Marie Liscano and Paris Love Liscano, a brother, Eddie Rosales and sister, Sallie Gonzalez. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held Tuesday December 30, 2025, at his church, Iglesia Gloria En Gloria located at 1233 W. Buchanan St. Harlingen, TX 78550 from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm with a prayer service scheduled to begin at 7:00 pm Tuesday evening.

Church Service will be held Saturday January 3rd, 2026 at Iglesia Gloria En Gloria, 1233 W. Buchanan St. Harlingen, TX 78550. Interment will follow to Mont-Meta Memorial Park Cemetery, San Benito, TX.

Honored to be pallbearers will be Sergio Liscano, Larry J. Gomez, Armando Cantu, Leni Cepeda, Mark James Gomez, and Kevin James Gomez. Honorary pallbearers will be Conrad Chavez and Ramiro Benavides.

With profound love and remembrance, the family of Pastor Fernando Rosales have entrusted his funeral arrangements to Lenny Elizondo funeral director/owner of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home, 1002 E. Harrison Ave. Harlingen, Texas 78550. You may contact us at (956)364-2444 or visit us at www.trinityfunerals.com