Rosa "Chita" Amalia Clemens
August 17, 1925 ~ October 23, 2016
Rosa Amalia Clemens "Chita" (Age 91)
Passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at INOVA Fair Oaks Hospital surrounded by her family. Dear wife of 68 years to Thomas C. Clemens of Evansville, IN. Born August 17, 1925 in Guatemala City to Amalia Lavagnino and Alfonso Fernandez, Chita immigrated to Evansville, IN where she met and later married Tom in 1948. She obtained a degree in education and opened a Montessori preschool in Vienna, VA. Chita volunteered most of her adult life in the Hispanic community of Northern VA, including 20 years with A Woman's Choice Center in Great Falls, VA serving the Lord as a voice for the unborn baby in pregnant women.
Chita was a devoted mother to Charles, Michael (Lila), Cathy (Phil), John, and Paul; loving grandmother to Vanessa (Daniel), Veronica (John), Michael E., Christopher, Nicholas, Valerie, Paul, Trey, and Madelyn; dear great-grandmother to Isabela, Josefina and Jack. She is survived by one brother, Alfonso, in Guatemala. A lover of gardening, yoga, reading, and her faith, Chita will be deeply missed by her fellow parishioners, her friends and her family in both Guatemala and the USA.
A visitation will be held at on Friday, October 28 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Money and King Funeral Home, 171 W. Maple Ave, Vienna, VA. A Sung Requiem Mass take place on Saturday, October 29 at 10 a.m. at St. Mark's Catholic Church, 9970 Vale Rd, Vienna, VA. Interment to follow immediately in Fairfax Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to www.tasktarea.org.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at INOVA Fair Oaks Hospital surrounded by her family. Dear wife of 68 years to Thomas C. Clemens of Evansville, IN. Born August 17, 1925 in Guatemala City to Amalia Lavagnino and Alfonso Fernandez, Chita immigrated to Evansville, IN where she met and later married Tom in 1948. She obtained a degree in education and opened a Montessori preschool in Vienna, VA. Chita volunteered most of her adult life in the Hispanic community of Northern VA, including 20 years with A Woman's Choice Center in Great Falls, VA serving the Lord as a voice for the unborn baby in pregnant women.
Chita was a devoted mother to Charles, Michael (Lila), Cathy (Phil), John, and Paul; loving grandmother to Vanessa (Daniel), Veronica (John), Michael E., Christopher, Nicholas, Valerie, Paul, Trey, and Madelyn; dear great-grandmother to Isabela, Josefina and Jack. She is survived by one brother, Alfonso, in Guatemala. A lover of gardening, yoga, reading, and her faith, Chita will be deeply missed by her fellow parishioners, her friends and her family in both Guatemala and the USA.
A visitation will be held at on Friday, October 28 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Money and King Funeral Home, 171 W. Maple Ave, Vienna, VA. A Sung Requiem Mass take place on Saturday, October 29 at 10 a.m. at St. Mark's Catholic Church, 9970 Vale Rd, Vienna, VA. Interment to follow immediately in Fairfax Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to www.tasktarea.org.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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Chita was an amazing woman who was so devoted to protecting the unborn and loving pregnant women so much that abortion became an unthinkable option. She brought Christ’s love to each person she met and counseled them as if they were her own children. I pray for the repose of her soul and that she hears the words we all long to hear, “Well done my good and faithful servant. Welcome home.”
My thoughts are with Tom and all the Clemens family. What a gracious and devoted woman Chita was, I am so glad to have had her in my life! My prayers are with you all! Love always, Margaret Towle Strong
Belinda and I a very sad to hear that Chitsa passed away. I have many fond memories of Chita, from when living with my parents in Vienna. I know that Chita is now in heaven enjoying of the happiness that the Lord has to offer. We will miss you greatly. Patrick and Belinda McPherson
Sentimos no haberlos acompaado en la Misa esta maana por motivos de salud. Tuvimos la dicha de conocer a Chita y de compartir su amistad durante muchos aos. Admiramos la gran obra social que realiz y su activa participacin en “Task-Tarea”, obra muy meritoria a favor de las nias de Guatemala. Deseamos expresar nuestra sentida condolencia a toda la familia Clemens. Alfonso y Mirtha Perea
Chita was like a mother to me, always concerned about my health and my family. She and Tom visited me regularly and made me feel like I was part of their family. I regret that I was unable to attend her viewing and mass but my thoughts and prayers were and are with her. I intend to help Tom and the family get through this difficult time and will be here for them when they need me. She was a wonderful woman, kind, selfless and always giving. I will miss her greatly.
Dear Uncle Tom, Michael, Lila, Cathy, John, and Paul. I was so sorry to hear about Chita. We heard about her passing but couldn’t find any details about services etc. until quite recently. You have been and will remain in our prayers. My sincere condolences on your loss. Love to all, Tom and Jill Clemens