Obituary of Muriel Rosenthal

Our Precious Mama, Muriel Rosenthal, passed away peacefully at home on April 23, 2023, at 101 years young! She was cared for by her children, the loving staff at her assisted living home, and Santa Cruz Hospice. Her brother, her only sibling, Edward Painter, preceded her in passing one year ago at almost 98. Muriel is survived by her second husband, David Rosenthal, almost 103, her three children, Claudia (Marsha), Melissa, and Shane (Cathy), six grandchildren - Adam, Adriane, Samantha, Jeremy, Tyler and Janet, six great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and her stepchildren. She was always delighted by babies and small children. Our mother was born in Oakland, CA on a Sunday, January 22, 1922, and was a second generation Californian. Our mom loved life. She loved to sing and did so for decades with many different choirs, even singing in Europe with the Cabrillo Symphonic Chorus. She also loved to dance and performed in several musical productions including the Scotts Valley Cavalcade. She was always reading a new book and took a great interest in what was happening politically in our country. Our mom was passionate about fashion and worked in several women’s shops, often modeling for the local newspaper, only quitting so she could travel more. She loved to experience new places and cultures and was able to see much of the world. She will be buried with her two sons, Alex and Timothy, who passed away in 1962, and her first husband, Alvin Davis. Our mom’s twinkling eyes and joyful spirit will be dearly missed but always alive in our hearts.