Rose Somoza Steingrobe (nee Guagenti) of Roseburg, Oregon passed away on June 28th, 2013
with her family by her side. Rose was born on August 30th, 1943 in Brooklyn, New York to
Salvatore and Anna Guagenti (nee Diorio). She lived in Torrance California for many years with
her large extended family of aunts, uncles and cousins. Rose is survived by her husband, Miguel
Somoza and her two children, James Steingrobe (Barbara) of Roseburg Oregon and Erica
Steingrobe also of Roseburg. Rose has 3 grandchildren, Erica and Anthony Steingrobe and Ryan
Christian. Rose also has two siblings, Eva Gobel (Peter) of Roseburg, Oregon and Salvatore
Guagenti (Carol) of Torrance, California.
Rose loved to spend time with her family as well as her many extended family members. She
also had a strong love for animals and a dog or cat was almost always a part of her family. Rose
was a retired nurse and worked in the Southern California area with a specialization in caring
for the elderly. She also loved watching television with one of her favorite shows being "I Love
Lucy."
A viewing will be held Sunday, July 7th from 3pm to 8pm at Green Hills Mortuary, 27501 S.
Western Avenue, Rancho Palos Verdes. A graveside service will be held Monday, July 8th at
11am at Green Hills Memorial Park, Pacifica Addition 645E