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Rosen Alvin "Pop" Batrez passed away at St. Louise Regional Hospital, Gilroy, CA on June 6th at the age of 80 years. A native of Kersey, Colorado, Rosen has been a resident of San Benito County since 1975. He worked as a Professional Machinist for Teledyne for 48 years until his retirement, at which time he became a ”100% Grandpa” to his grandchildren. A devoted parishioner of the Old Mission San Juan Bautista. Rosen is survived by his wife of 26 years Sybil Batrez; his children Lori Ramirez, Charley Guevara (Greg), Karen Gonzalez (Saul Jr. ), Susie Vasquez (Bob), Rosan First (John), and Gina Serrano (Rod); many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. He was one of 11 siblings. Visitation will be Thursday, June 12th from 12:00 noon until 8:30 P.M., with the recitation of the Rosary offered at 7:00 P.M. at the mortuary chapel. Family and friends will leave the mortuary on Friday morning at 9:30 A.M. for a Mass of the Resurrection beginning at 10:00 A.M. at the Old Mission San Juan Bautista. Interment will follow at San Juan District Cemetery.