MAHONEY, Rose Marie August 25, 1934 - July 20, 2013 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of a wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Rose passed away at Kelowna Hospice House at the age of 78 with family at her side. Rose is survived by her loving husband of 39 years Joseph Mahoney, daughter Diana Pannell (Dave Pannell) of Kelowna, Shirley Gartner, Bill Gartner (Bev Phipps) and Ron Gartner (Fay Giannone) all of Penticton. Grandchildren Dawn Pannell Douglas (Kyle Douglas), Ryan Pannell (Vicki Lachance), Dane Gartner, Petra Holler, Anton Holler, Ana Holler, Casey Gartner, Darcy Gartner, Tristen Gartner and 4 great grandchildren, Joshua Douglas, Brayden Douglas, Andrew Pannell and Audree Pannell. Rose is also survived by 2 brothers Frank Rippel (Eva), Joseph Rippel, and her sister Hilda Hemich, sisters-in-law Marie Zuehlke, Eileen Calder, Terry Felton, and Helen Boulding as well as several nieces and nephews. Rose is also survived by her very special friend Carmen Giannone. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. No service by request. If roses grow in Heaven Lord please pick a bunch for us Place them in our mother's arms And tell her they're from us. Tell her we love her and miss her And when she turns to smile Place a kiss upon her cheek And hold her for awhile... Love You Mom Dianne, Shirley, Bill & Ron