Henry Lorenzo Rose

Henry Lorenzo Rose, 75, passed away on April 24, 2025, at his home in San Tan Valley, AZ. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Henry Lorenzo and Cynthia Rose; his aunts, Emily Butcher, Eulalia Butcher, and Wilma (Charles) Monlouis; his uncle, Carl Butcher; and two sisters, Frances (William) Holmes and Carolyn Rose. Surviving Henry are his wife of 51 years, Debra; daughter, Melisa Rose, and spouse, Darrin Cullop; brother-in-law, William Holmes; uncle, Charles Monlouis; nieces, Erika (Robert) Arnhart and Erinn Holmes; nephew, Henry Holmes (Lyndsay); four great-nieces and one great-nephew; and cousin, Emilie Monlouis.

Henry was a native of Panama City, Panama where he began his piano studies at age 4. He devoted his entire life to the study, performance, composition, and teaching of classical piano. While working on his DMA in Piano Performance at ASU, Henry joined the Music Department at South Mountain Community College in Phoenix where he taught for 25 years. Henry was also one of the founding members of the Young Artists Committee (YAC) whose mission was to provide a state-wide piano competition and an opportunity to perform for students aged 6-18 years.

After retiring in 2012, Henry and his wife, Debra, moved to Panama. There, Henry helped grow the Pianist’s Association and co-founded the Young Pianists Competition, a project developed to give back to the piano community of teachers and students in his home country.

Henry was dearly loved by his friends, colleagues, and most of all, his family.  His musical legacy, along with the joy he brought through his humor and storytelling will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.

To commemorate its 10th anniversary, the Young Pianists Competition in Panama is establishing two annual prizes in honor of Henry.  In lieu of flowers, the Rose family requests donations be made to the Henry Rose Award Fund at www.henryrosetribute.com in support of these prizes which will be awarded to the Elementary and Senior students in the competition.

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