Rosa Maria "Rosemary" Codina Huerta was born in Mission, Texas on May 18, 1938 and passed away in Weatherford, OK on Saturday, December 7, 2019, at the age of 81 years, 6 months and 19 days.

Rosemary's parents, Joaquin and Antonia Codina, raised four children, Emma Lamar, Dora Elva, Rosemary and Joaquin (Jake) Jr. She graduated from Mission High School in 1956 and Texas Women's University in Denton, Texas in 1959. She also attended SWOSU and obtained a MS degree from The University of Central Oklahoma.

Rosemary started her teaching career in 1959 in Hebbronville, Texas. She met Pedro (Pete) Huerta in 1961 while both of them were teaching at Hebbronville High School. After two years of courtship, social and community activities and falling in love, they married in Mission, Texas on July 21, 1963. They continued teaching at Hebbronville High School until 1965. Rosemary and Pete moved to Austin, Texas in 1965 so that Pete could attend Pharmacy School at The University of Texas. Rosemary worked in several different areas to support the family. She worked at Texas State offices, Seton Hospital and Director of a state day care center. While at the center she met two sisters, Rachel and Lillian, that she and Pete later adopted in 1967. In 1969, while Pete attended graduate school, Rosemary gave birth to Pete III.

The family moved to Weatherford, OK in 1972 when Pete joined the SWOSU School of Pharmacy faculty. Rosemary stayed at home to raise the family but also became involved in Girl Scouts and other civic organizations. In 1976, Carlos arrived and was happily welcomed by the rest of the family.

Rosemary started the second phase of her teaching career in 1982 in Clinton High School in Clinton, Ok. She taught several different levels of Spanish classes for eighteen years before retiring in 2001.Rosemary lived a full life filled with family gatherings and socializing with many friends. She made many friends while playing tennis, at work in Clinton High School, SWOSU faculty, Rotory Club events, participating in church and civic activities. She was an active member at St. Eugene Catholic Church, Sorosis Club, Red Hatters, TWU and SWOSU Alumni Associations. She was very competitive and fully enjoyed playing tennis, family games and bridge. She enjoyed cooking & socializing.

Rosemary is survived by her husband, Pete; four children, Rachel, Lillian, Pete III and Carlos with their families; three siblings, Emma Lamar Vela, Dora Elva Dovalina and Jake Codina with their families; and other cousins, Anna Dolores Hinojosa and Becky Casso with their families.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Eugene Catholic Church, 704 Bryan St.Weatherford, OK. 73096