RIP, Rosita Fernandez, San Antonio's First Lady of Song
The San Antonio Express-News ran a lovely feature on the life of this talented woman. From the article:
Rosita Fernandez, the Mexican-born singer known as San Antonio's first lady of song and one of her adopted hometown's most beloved icons, has died at age 88.
After suffering a slight heart attack last month, she was transferred to a hospice where she died Tuesday evening.
Self-effacing and modest, Fernandez never sought the limelight even when she performed for Pope John Paul II, U.S. and Mexican presidents, ambassadors and royalty.
She sang for a simple reason.
"God gave me a voice that is pleasant to hear, and I want to share it," the petite singer said.
Flights of angels sing thee to thy rest, dear lady. Our condolences to her family, friends, and many admirers.