Gloria Apodaca

Gloria Apodaca obituary, Scottsbluff, NE

Gloria Apodaca

Gloria Apodaca Obituary

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Gloria Apodaca, age 69, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. A Rosary will be recited at 1:30 p.m., followed by her Mass of Christian Burial at 2 p.m., on Monday, December 22, 2025, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Scottsbluff with Fr. Joseph Thambi as Celebrant. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made in care of the family. The services will be livestreamed and recorded to Gloria’s obituary page viewable at www.reverencefuneralparlor.com.

Gloria was born on March 13, 1956, in Mission, Texas to Geronimo and Apolonia (Reyes) Mendoza.

She married Alfredo Lorenzo Apodaca and devoted her life to creating a warm, loving, and welcoming home as a homemaker for her husband and their three children.

Gloria found joy in crocheting, cross-stitching, caring for her cherished grandchildren, and playing solitaire on her phone. She was a wonderful cook who delighted her family with delicious, home-cooked meals. Her strong nature was beautifully balanced by her humor, and her affectionate, caring personality.

Survivors include her beloved husband, Alfredo L. Apodaca; children, Ana M. (Josh) Houston, Jesus L. Apodaca, and Elvira A. Apodaca; grandchildren, Isaiah Apodaca, Lisette A. Rios, Ayden Apodaca, Marili Rios, Anisa P.M. Dominguez, Juan F. Rios, Ellen Araya Dominguez, and Cain A. Dominguez; sisters, Maria (Roberto) Perez, Julia (Lupe) Chavez, and Olivia (Artemio) Villarreal; brother, Hector (Theresa) Mendoza; and numerous extended family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Geronimo and Apolonia Mendoza; nephew, Josue Villarreal LaLa Lopez.

Gloria Apodaca, de 69 años, de Scottsbluff, Nebraska, falleció el miércoles 17 de diciembre de 2025 en el Regional West Medical Center de Scottsbluff. Se recitará un Rosario a la 1:30 p.m., seguido de su Misa de Funeral Cristiano a las 2:00 p.m., el lunes 22 de diciembre de 2025, en la iglesia católica de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe en Scottsbluff, con el padre Joseph Thambi como celebrante. La inhumación se celebrará en una fecha posterior. Se pueden hacer donaciones en honor a la familia. Los servicios se retransmitirán en directo y se grabarán en la página de obituarios de Gloria, disponible en www.reverencefuneralparlor.com.

Gloria nació el 13 de marzo de 1956 en Mission, Texas, hija de Geronimo y Apolonia (Reyes) Mendoza.

Se casó con Alfredo Lorenzo Apodaca y dedicó su vida a crear un hogar cálido, amoroso y acogedor como ama de casa para su marido y sus tres hijos.

Gloria encontraba alegría en el ganchillo, el punto de cruz, cuidar de sus queridos nietos y jugar al solitario con el móvil. Era una cocinera maravillosa que deleitaba a su familia con deliciosas comidas caseras. Su naturaleza fuerte se equilibraba maravillosamente con su humor y su personalidad cariñosa y cariñosa.

Le sobrevive a su querido marido, Alfredo L. Apodaca; los hijos Ana M. (Josh) Houston, Jesús L. Apodaca y Elvira A. Apodaca; nietos, Isaiah Apodaca, Lisette A. Rios, Ayden Apodaca, Marili Rios, Anisa P.M. Domínguez, Juan F. Ríos, Ellen Araya Domínguez y Cain A. Domínguez; hermanas, María (Roberto) Pérez, Julia (Lupe) Chávez y Olivia (Artemio) Villarreal; su hermano, Héctor (Theresa) Mendoza; y numerosos familiares extensos y amigos.

La precedieron en la muerte sus padres, Gerónimo y Apolonia Mendoza; sobrino, Josue Villarreal LaLa López.

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