Rosemary Fischer Bryans passed away Friday, April 9, 2010 at the age of 85 as the result of a stroke. Rosemary was born Nov. 13 1924 at the family home in Belen, New Mexico as the youngest daughter of Frank and Frideswide Fischer. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Ernie Bryans. Rosemary resided in New Mexico throughout her youth and graduated from the University of New Mexico. Rosemary headed to California to pursue the study of opera as a mezzo soprano. She and Ernie met and married in 1952 and moved to South Bend, Indiana where their daughters Leslie and Bebe were born. In 1959 Rosemary and Ernie moved to California where they raised their family living in communities throughout the bay area. Rosemary sang locally with the Civic Light Opera and was an active volunteer with the Assistance League of California putting in many hours with her friends at the Los Altos Costume Bank. She is survived by her daughters Leslie Bryans
Martinez and Bebe Bryans. Also by her grandchildren Dakota Lee Martinez, Devon Makena Martinez and Ren Martinez.
In keeping with Rosemary’s wishes, no formal services will be held. Her family requests that those who wish to honor Rosemary’s life may make a donation in her name to the charity of their choice.
