Rosanne Santos Ada
Rosanne Santos Ada | |
|---|---|
| First Lady of Guam | |
| In role January 5, 1987 – January 2, 1995 | |
| Governor | Joseph Franklin Ada |
| Preceded by | Madeleine Bordallo |
| Succeeded by | Geri T. Gutierrez |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rosanne Jacqueline Santos June 28, 1944 Guam |
| Died | March 18, 2021 (aged 76) Yigo, Guam |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Joseph Franklin Ada |
| Children | 3 |
| Parents |
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| Occupation | First Lady of Guam |
| Other names | Rosanne Ada, Rosanne S. Ada, Rosanne Jacqueline Santos Ada, Rosanne Borja Santos Ada, Rosanna Santos Ada |
Rosanne Santos Ada (June 28, 1944 – March 18, 2021) was a Guamanian businesswoman who served as the First Lady of Guam from 1987 to 1995.
Early life[]
On June 28, 1944 Ada was born as Rosanne Jacqueline Santos in Guam during the Japanese occupation of Guam. Ada was born as her parents and siblings marched enroute to Manenggon Concentration Camp. Ada's father was Mariano Barcinas Santos. Ada's mother was Ana Sablan Borja Santos. Ada had seven siblings. The Japanese occupation of Guam ended on August 10, 1944. Ada graduated from George Washington High School.[1][2]
Education[]
In 1967, Ada earned a Bachelor's degree in Elementary and Special Education from University of Arizona. Ada earned a Master's degree in Education from University of Portland, a Catholic university in Oregon.[1]
Career[]
Ada was an advocate of people with disabilities. Ada was a former executive director of the Guam Developmental Disabilities Council.[1]
In November 1986, when Joseph Franklin Ada won the election as the Governor of Guam, Ada became the First Lady of Guam. Ada served as First Lady of Guam on January 5, 1987, until January 2, 1995.[3]
Personal life[]
Ada's husband was Joseph Franklin Ada. They have three children, Eric, Tricia, and Esther.[3]
In March 18, 2021, Ada died in her home in Yigo, Guam. Ada is interred at Guam Memorial Park in Leyang, Barrigada, Guam.[4][1]
References[]
- ^ a b c d "Rosanne Jacqueline Santos Ada, 1944 - 2021". postguam.com. March 2021. Retrieved October 20, 2021.(archive)
- ^ "War Survivor: Rosanne Santos Ada - Born on the March to Manenggon". guampedia.com. Retrieved October 20, 2021.
- ^ a b "Guam Gov. Joseph F. Ada". nga.org. Retrieved October 20, 2021.
- ^ "Rosanne Jacqueline Santos Ada, 1944 - 2021". legacy.com. Retrieved October 20, 2021.
External links[]
- 1944 births
- 2021 deaths
- Chamorro people
- First Ladies and Gentlemen of Guam
- Guamanian Republicans
- Guamanian women in politics
- 21st-century American women