Santo Nombre Cemetery

08/15/2025

For information regarding burial planning, please contact the Parish Office at St. Mary's Catholic Church to schedule an appointment.

08/12/2025

Grand Reopening of Santo Nombre Cemetery
Thursday, August 14

We are blessed to announce the Grand Reopening of Santo Nombre Cemetery after the completion of our expansion and land renovations. With this new chapter, we are now open for plot reservations and burial planning, providing families with a sacred place to honor their loved ones in the light of our faith and the promise of eternal life.

Join us for this special ribbon cutting as we bless and dedicate the expanded grounds, entrusting them to the care of Our Lord.

For more information about plot reservations or burial planning, please contact the parish office.

https://www.stmarysantarosa.org/sections-b-e

07/30/2025

🌿 Exciting News from Santo Nombre Cemetery! 🌿

We are blessed and proud to announce the official opening of Sections B & E at our cemetery. These newly opened sections provide additional space for families seeking a peaceful and sacred place for their loved ones to rest.

🙏 May this expansion continue to serve our faith community with dignity, reverence, and care.

https://www.stmarysantarosa.org/sections-b-e

05/10/2025

05/05/2025

We’re so grateful for the volunteers that dedicated their time to beautifying our cemetery this past Saturday. Thanks to their hard work cleaning and filling in dirt, the grounds are looking more cared for and respectful to those who rest here.

Thank you for giving your time and heart!

04/09/2025

Dear Families and Friends,
We have been notified of some plots at Santo Nombre were sunken in by the recent flooding (see image below). We know how painful it is to see your loved ones' resting places affected. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

We kindly ask families to wait until the ground dries before beginning any restoration work. We are grateful to a partner from our Cemetery Expansion Project for donating 2 truckloads of dirt
to help restore sunken graves while supply lasts. The first delivery is expected this week at the cemetery entrance.

Please use caution when visiting and take measures against mosquitoes due to standing water.

We’ve also been offered equipment support to help distribute the dirt when the time comes—this generosity is truly appreciated.

Next Steps:
• We will provide updates once the area is ready.
• Families will be invited to begin restoration with available support.
• Volunteer coordination will begin when conditions improve.

Thank you for your patience, compassion, and care for one another.

- Fr. Daniel Oyama, Parish Administrator
https://www.stmarysantarosa.org/santo-nombre-cemetery-1

03/30/2025

These photos were taken yesterday at 3 PM. While much of the cemetery has dried, there is still some standing water near the plots closest to the fence on the west side.

We also want to share that Santo Nombre Cemetery has begun a project to fill dirt on the south side and expand plot availability in that area. As the ground continues to dry over the next two weeks, we hope to make steady progress.Monetary donations are greatly appreciated to help cover the cost of this important project. Thank you for your support as we continue to serve our beloved Santa Rosa community.

May God's peace be with you all. 🙏

Estas fotos fueron tomadas ayer a las 3 PM. Aunque gran parte del cementerio ya se ha secado, todavía hay algo de agua estancada cerca de las tumbas más próximas a la cerca.

También queremos compartir que el Cementerio Santo Nombre ha iniciado un proyecto para rellenar tierra en el lado sur y expandir la disponibilidad de lotes en esa área. A medida que el suelo continúe secándose en las próximas dos semanas, esperamos avanzar con el trabajo.

Agradecemos cualquier donación monetaria para ayudar a cubrir el costo de este importante proyecto. Gracias por su apoyo mientras seguimos sirviendo a nuestra querida comunidad de Santa Rosa.

Que la paz de Dios esté con todos ustedes.🙏

12/12/2024

🌿 Community Help Needed! 🌿
Hey everyone! We are reaching out because our cemetery is in need of some urgent assistance. Over time, the ground has become uneven and it desperately needs leveling to ensure the new area we are trying to open is a safe and respectful space for everyone who visits his or her loved ones.
Unfortunately, the cost of leveling is extremely high, and the cemetery does not have the funds for it. But, together, we can make a difference! 💪💙
If anyone has extra dirt/soil or knows where we might be able to get some dirt donated to us, or source some at a reduced cost, we would greatly appreciate your help. Whether it is a truckload or just a small amount, every bit counts!

Please share this post, spread the word, and reach out if you can help. Let us come together as a community to make sure our cemetery remains a beautiful resting place for our loved ones. 🙏
Thank you all so much! 🌻

10/17/2024

🕊️ **Honoring Our Beloved Departed: All Souls Day Clean-Up** 🕊️

As we approach All Souls Day on November 2nd, we are reminded of the Church's teaching on the importance of honoring the resting places of our loved ones. In our Catholic faith, we believe that the dead are entrusted to God's mercy, and it is our duty to show respect and love for them, both in life and in death. Caring for their resting places is a beautiful act of love and remembrance.

To prepare for this sacred day, we invite our community to join us for a clean-up at our cemetery. We need volunteers to help with:

🌿 Picking up trash
🌿 W**d eating around headstones
🌿 Cutting grass
🌿 Trimming trees
🌿 And much more!

DATE: OCTOBER 19th
MEETING @ 9am
SANTO NOMBRE CEMETERY, Santa Rosa

Please bring your own supplies and machinery if you can. Together, we can create a beautiful, serene environment for reflection and prayer as we remember our dearly departed.

Let us honor our loved ones and uphold the dignity of their final resting place. Thank you for your support! 🙏✨

For more information, please contact Maria Bowman 956-226-4640.

08/14/2024

Santo Nombre Cemetery is a sacred burial ground managed and overseen by St. Mary’s Catholic Church. The cemetery serves as a place of rest and remembrance for the faithful, honoring the traditions and teachings of the Catholic Church. Established to provide a serene and respectful environment, Santo Nombre Cemetery is dedicated to preserving the dignity of those who have passed on, offering their families a peaceful setting for reflection and prayer.

With a rich history rooted in the local community, Santo Nombre Cemetery stands as a testament to the enduring faith of its parishioners. The cemetery is maintained with care, ensuring that the grounds remain a fitting tribute to the lives of those interred there. St. Mary’s Catholic Church provides ongoing support and services, including pastoral care and funeral arrangements, to assist families during their time of need.

Learn more: https://stmarysantarosa.org/santo-nombre-cemetery-1