Homero "Homer" De La Rosa, age 77 of Seguin, joined the love of his life, Vickie, in eternity on March 11, 2025 and both reunited with the Heavenly Father.

Homer was born on April 9, 1947 in Crystal City, Texas to Rosa (Dominguez) and José Encarnacion De La Rosa.

Homer is preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years, Victoria "Vickie" Betancourt De La Rosa, and his parents.

Homer De La Rosa was the foundation and rock of his family. He was steadfast, humble, and his family's biggest fan. He leaves a legacy of Faith, Hope, Love, Commitment and Service to cherish, follow, and emulate.

He is survived by his adoring daughters: Christine De La Rosa (Dante Mandala), Dr. Yvonne M. De La Rosa (Sulema J. Silva), Veronica Ann Ramirez (Adam) and his loving Grandchildren: Abraham Jaime Silva, Abram Nathanael Ramirez, Sofia Josephine Ramirez, Isaac Matthias Ramirez, and Joana Victoria Ramirez. His beloved brothers, Jose De La Rosa (Socorro), and Israel De La Rosa (Ninfa), beloved cousins Sylvia Martinez (Refugio), Homer Samaniego (Tony Wooley), sister-in-law, Maria Guadalupe Betancourt and brother-in-law, José Betancourt. His nieces and nephews David De La Rosa (Leticia), Robert De La Rosa (Maria), Monica Avalos (Jeffery), Valerie De La Rosa, Tracie Cumberland (Chad). His supportive extended family, Tia Consuelo Betancourt, Dr. Guadalupe Gorordo, Juan Luis Martinez (Donna), Yolanda M. Guerra (Alejandro), from Wisconsin - Dora Acosta (Israel), Cristela Mantz (Ron) Xavier Perales, Peter Perales, along with numerous cousins, great nieces, and nephews.

Homer met the love of his life, Vickie, during their childhood while she was visiting her grandparents in Crystal City, Texas. Their partnership became the foundation of both his personal life and community endeavors. They shared a storybook romance that flourished over 60 years together, including 54 years of marriage.

Together, they raised three daughters, who now carry forward the legacy of the De La Rosa family and Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin. Homer was a humble servant of God, a quiet leader, and a mentor to many. He was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend. His greatest joys came from supporting his grandchildren at soccer and football games, track meets, band concerts, and cheer/dance clinics—but most of all, lifting weights with his grandsons and granddaughter, Sofia. An award-winning powerlifter in numerous age divisions, he remained committed to fitness, continuing to work out and lift weights well into his 77th year.

Homer was also a mentor beyond his family, offering guidance to young men from all walks of life. His dedication to mentorship began in the 1970s when he served as a boxing coach at the Boys Club in Seguin. Always eager to share wisdom, he took pride in helping shape the next generation.

Professionally, Homer worked as an accountant for the West Point Pepperell Corporation. However, he is best known for co-founding Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin, a respected cultural, educational, and humanities institution in Seguin, Texas. Alongside his wife, Vickie De La Rosa, and sister-in-law, Maria G. Betancourt, Homer helped establish the organization to ensure that Mexican-American individuals could learn about and cherish their history, culture, and traditions. His contributions played a crucial role in shaping the community's youth and preserving cultural heritage.

Homer's dedication to Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin extended far beyond its founding. He volunteered countless hours as the board treasurer, overseeing building maintenance, groundskeeping, and other essential tasks. His unwavering commitment reflected his deep desire to serve his community, remain actively engaged with his children and grandchildren through the organization's programs, and fulfill his wife's vision of cultural preservation.

Visitation will begin on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 3 p.m. followed by the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 5 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel.  A procession will depart Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel on Monday, March 17, 2025 at 10 a.m. for the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.  A reception will follow at Teatro's Cultural Arts Center 921 W. New Braunfels St. Seguin, TX, 78155.

Private interment will be held at a later date.

Serving as pallbearers will be Dr. Yvonne De La Rosa, Abraham Jaime Silva, Abram Nathanael Ramirez, Isaac Matthias Ramirez, Adam Ramirez, Dante Mandala, Joseph Gorordo, Alejandro Luis Guerra, David De La Rosa, and Tony Balderas.  Honorary pallbearers are Robert De La Rosa, Juan Luis Martinez, Joel Guerra, Lukas Barrientos, Christian Balderas, Alberto Rincon, Harper and Jackson Gorordo.

At the family's request and in lieu of flowers and/or plants please make a tax-exempt donation to Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin https://bit.ly/DonationToTeatroInMemoryOfHomer . This site was created by the daughters of Homer De La Rosa. You can also send checks to Teatro De Artes 921 W. New Braunfels St. Seguin, TX, 78155. To learn more about the life well lived by Homer De La Rosa please visit https://everloved.com/life-of/homer-homero-de-la-rosa/ .