Rebeca Gomez Obituary
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Rebeca Reyez Gomez, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, at the age of 77, after a 5-year battle with leukemia. Rebeca's life was a testament of love, determination, and dedication.
Rebeca was a wonderful woman that had to adapt to new situations. She lived her younger years in Mexico where she met her husband, Mariano. Soon after her marriage, they moved to Madrid, Spain following his dream of returning to his family roots.
Rebeca dedicated her life to her family. She was a devoted mother. Always putting her daughter's well-being first. In Spain, she owned a convenience store for 20 years and was a very hard worker. She worked long hours every day and somehow, still managed to take care of her home, the cooking, and her family. She made long lasting friends with many of her customers because of her sweet and friendly personality.
Rebeca loved to travel and she had the opportunity to visit many countries, her favorites being: Italy, Russia, Egypt and Greece. She also loved coming to Utah almost every year where she sent her daughter for school which later on became her daughter's permanent residence. Rebeca was a talented self-taught cook. She excelled at making Spanish dishes including paella, lamb, cochinillo asado, octopus, among others. Also, she loved gardening and loved flowers. She spent her last summers outside on her deck listening to oldies and enjoying her garden.
After her diagnosis of acute leukemia, she and her husband had to permanently stay in Utah where her daughter could take care of her during this challenging time. At the time, she had a 3-year-old granddaughter and she fought hard against her cancer. She had the determination to hang in there until God permits. Rebeca was a strong believer of Jesus Christ and very devoted to the Virgin Mary. While she was in remission, her whole family travelled to France to visit the Lady of Lourdes sanctuary where miracles happened.
Her family finds peace in knowing she is no longer suffering and she is in the presence of God the Father and Jesus.
Her life was one of hard work, faith to Jesus, devotion to her daughter and granddaughter. She is survived by her husband Mariano, daughter Wendy, and granddaughter Sofia.
The family expresses gratitude to her family doctor Nicholas Duncan and her oncologist Bradley Hunter for never giving up on her.
A vigil service will be held on Thursday March 12th , from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens located at 1950 E. Dimple Dell Road, Sandy, Utah. (The speaker program will start at 6:30PM)
Funeral services will be held on March 13th at 12:00 noon. (The prayer of the Rosary will start at 11:30 prior to mass) at Saint Joseph the Worker Catholic Church located at 7405 S Redwood Rd, West Jordan, UT 84084 Interment will take place at Larkin Sunset Gardens thereafter.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to our Gofundme account to help pay for funeral expenses: https://gofund.me/541a74c6c
To view the services please click on the blue tab above that says "Watch Services".
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Rebeca Reyez Gomez, una esposa, madre, abuela y amiga querida, falleció el viernes 27 de febrero de 2026, a la edad de 77 años, después de una batalla de 5 años contra la leucemia. La vida de Rebeca fue un testimonio de amor, determinación y dedicación.
Rebeca fue una mujer maravillosa que tuvo que adaptarse a nuevas situaciones. Vivió su juventud en México, donde conoció a su esposo, Mariano. Poco después de su matrimonio, se mudaron a Madrid, España, siguiendo el sueño de él de regresar a las raíces de su familia.
Rebeca dedicó su vida a su familia. Era una madre devota. Siempre poniendo el bienestar de su hija en primer lugar. En España, tuvo una tienda de frutos secos durante 20 años donde trabajaba mucho. Trabajaba largas horas todos los días y, de alguna forma, todavía se encargaba de cuidar su hogar, de cocinar y de su familia. Hizo amistades duraderas con muchos de sus clientes gracias a su personalidad dulce y amigable.
A Rebeca le encantaba viajar y tuvo la oportunidad de visitar muchos países, siendo sus favoritos: Italia, Rusia, Egipto y Grecia. También le encantaba ir a Utah casi todos los años, donde envió a su hija a la universidad, y donde ella residió después de sus estudios. Rebeca era una cocinera con talento que aprendió sola. Excelente en la preparación de platos españoles, incluyendo paella, cordero, cochinillo asado, pulpo, entre otros. También, le encantaba la jardinería y las flores. Pasó sus últimos veranos afuera, en su sofá de la terraza, escuchando música de los 60 y disfrutando de su jardín.
Después de su diagnóstico de leucemia aguda, ella y su esposo tuvieron que quedarse permanentemente en Utah, donde su hija podía cuidar de ella durante este tiempo difícil. En ese momento, tenía una nieta de 3 años y luchó con firmeza contra su cáncer. Tenía la determinación de vivir hasta que Dios lo permitiera. Rebeca era una firme creyente en Jesucristo y muy devota de la Virgen María. Mientras estaba en remisión, toda su familia viajó a Francia para visitar el santuario de Nuestra Señora de Lourdes, donde hubo milagros.
Su familia se encuentra en paz al saber que ya no está sufriendo y que está en la presencia de Dios Padre y Jesús. Su vida se caracterizó por ser muy trabajadora, su fe en Jesús, devoción a su hija y nieta. Le sobreviven su esposo Mariano, su hija Wendy y su nieta Sofía. La familia expresa su gratitud a su médico de familia Nicholas Duncan y a su oncólogo Bradley Hunter por nunca rendirse con ella.
Se llevará a cabo un servicio de vigilia el jueves 12 de marzo, de 6:00 a 9:00 p.m. en Larkin Sunset Gardens, ubicado en 1950 E. Dimple Dell Road, Sandy, Utah. (El programa formal comenzará a las 6:30 p.m.)
Los servicios funerarios se llevarán a cabo el 13 de marzo a las 12:00 del mediodía. (La oración del Rosario comenzará a las 11:30 antes de la misa) en la Iglesia Católica San José Obrero, ubicada en 7405 S Redwood Road, West Jordan, UT 84084. El entierro se realizará en Larkin Sunset Gardens posteriormente.
En lugar de flores, por favor done a nuestra cuenta de Gofundme https://gofund.me/541a74c6c para ayudar a pagar los gastos funerarios.
Rebeca was a wonderful woman that had to adapt to new situations. She lived her younger years in Mexico where she met her husband, Mariano. Soon after her marriage, they moved to Madrid, Spain following his dream of returning to his family roots.
Rebeca dedicated her life to her family. She was a devoted mother. Always putting her daughter's well-being first. In Spain, she owned a convenience store for 20 years and was a very hard worker. She worked long hours every day and somehow, still managed to take care of her home, the cooking, and her family. She made long lasting friends with many of her customers because of her sweet and friendly personality.
Rebeca loved to travel and she had the opportunity to visit many countries, her favorites being: Italy, Russia, Egypt and Greece. She also loved coming to Utah almost every year where she sent her daughter for school which later on became her daughter's permanent residence. Rebeca was a talented self-taught cook. She excelled at making Spanish dishes including paella, lamb, cochinillo asado, octopus, among others. Also, she loved gardening and loved flowers. She spent her last summers outside on her deck listening to oldies and enjoying her garden.
After her diagnosis of acute leukemia, she and her husband had to permanently stay in Utah where her daughter could take care of her during this challenging time. At the time, she had a 3-year-old granddaughter and she fought hard against her cancer. She had the determination to hang in there until God permits. Rebeca was a strong believer of Jesus Christ and very devoted to the Virgin Mary. While she was in remission, her whole family travelled to France to visit the Lady of Lourdes sanctuary where miracles happened.
Her family finds peace in knowing she is no longer suffering and she is in the presence of God the Father and Jesus.
Her life was one of hard work, faith to Jesus, devotion to her daughter and granddaughter. She is survived by her husband Mariano, daughter Wendy, and granddaughter Sofia.
The family expresses gratitude to her family doctor Nicholas Duncan and her oncologist Bradley Hunter for never giving up on her.
A vigil service will be held on Thursday March 12th , from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens located at 1950 E. Dimple Dell Road, Sandy, Utah. (The speaker program will start at 6:30PM)
Funeral services will be held on March 13th at 12:00 noon. (The prayer of the Rosary will start at 11:30 prior to mass) at Saint Joseph the Worker Catholic Church located at 7405 S Redwood Rd, West Jordan, UT 84084 Interment will take place at Larkin Sunset Gardens thereafter.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to our Gofundme account to help pay for funeral expenses: https://gofund.me/541a74c6c
To view the services please click on the blue tab above that says "Watch Services".
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Rebeca Reyez Gomez, una esposa, madre, abuela y amiga querida, falleció el viernes 27 de febrero de 2026, a la edad de 77 años, después de una batalla de 5 años contra la leucemia. La vida de Rebeca fue un testimonio de amor, determinación y dedicación.
Rebeca fue una mujer maravillosa que tuvo que adaptarse a nuevas situaciones. Vivió su juventud en México, donde conoció a su esposo, Mariano. Poco después de su matrimonio, se mudaron a Madrid, España, siguiendo el sueño de él de regresar a las raíces de su familia.
Rebeca dedicó su vida a su familia. Era una madre devota. Siempre poniendo el bienestar de su hija en primer lugar. En España, tuvo una tienda de frutos secos durante 20 años donde trabajaba mucho. Trabajaba largas horas todos los días y, de alguna forma, todavía se encargaba de cuidar su hogar, de cocinar y de su familia. Hizo amistades duraderas con muchos de sus clientes gracias a su personalidad dulce y amigable.
A Rebeca le encantaba viajar y tuvo la oportunidad de visitar muchos países, siendo sus favoritos: Italia, Rusia, Egipto y Grecia. También le encantaba ir a Utah casi todos los años, donde envió a su hija a la universidad, y donde ella residió después de sus estudios. Rebeca era una cocinera con talento que aprendió sola. Excelente en la preparación de platos españoles, incluyendo paella, cordero, cochinillo asado, pulpo, entre otros. También, le encantaba la jardinería y las flores. Pasó sus últimos veranos afuera, en su sofá de la terraza, escuchando música de los 60 y disfrutando de su jardín.
Después de su diagnóstico de leucemia aguda, ella y su esposo tuvieron que quedarse permanentemente en Utah, donde su hija podía cuidar de ella durante este tiempo difícil. En ese momento, tenía una nieta de 3 años y luchó con firmeza contra su cáncer. Tenía la determinación de vivir hasta que Dios lo permitiera. Rebeca era una firme creyente en Jesucristo y muy devota de la Virgen María. Mientras estaba en remisión, toda su familia viajó a Francia para visitar el santuario de Nuestra Señora de Lourdes, donde hubo milagros.
Su familia se encuentra en paz al saber que ya no está sufriendo y que está en la presencia de Dios Padre y Jesús. Su vida se caracterizó por ser muy trabajadora, su fe en Jesús, devoción a su hija y nieta. Le sobreviven su esposo Mariano, su hija Wendy y su nieta Sofía. La familia expresa su gratitud a su médico de familia Nicholas Duncan y a su oncólogo Bradley Hunter por nunca rendirse con ella.
Se llevará a cabo un servicio de vigilia el jueves 12 de marzo, de 6:00 a 9:00 p.m. en Larkin Sunset Gardens, ubicado en 1950 E. Dimple Dell Road, Sandy, Utah. (El programa formal comenzará a las 6:30 p.m.)
Los servicios funerarios se llevarán a cabo el 13 de marzo a las 12:00 del mediodía. (La oración del Rosario comenzará a las 11:30 antes de la misa) en la Iglesia Católica San José Obrero, ubicada en 7405 S Redwood Road, West Jordan, UT 84084. El entierro se realizará en Larkin Sunset Gardens posteriormente.
En lugar de flores, por favor done a nuestra cuenta de Gofundme https://gofund.me/541a74c6c para ayudar a pagar los gastos funerarios.
Larkin Sunset Gardens - Sandy
1950 East Dimple Dell Road 1950 E 10600 S, Sandy, UT 84092
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