Rebecca Gomez

Rebecca Gomez, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, Tia, cousin and friend, entered eternal rest with our Lord on Friday, June 19, 2026 at the age of 86. Rebecca was born on May 18, 1940, in Laredo, Texas, to Juan and Consuelo (Castillo) Rodriguez.

Her life was defined by her unwavering faith in God and her deep love, loyalty, and devotion to her family. Rebecca spent most of her adult life in San Antonio, though she was blessed to travel throughout the world as the wife of a military serviceman. This afforded her the opportunity to live in places such as the Philippines, Minnesota, and Colorado, where she formed many beautiful and lasting friendships.

She took great pride in everything she did, whether serving as a homemaker, volunteering as a Den Mother for the Boy Scouts, or driving her children and grandchildren to countless activities. She excelled in anything she undertook, working at military base exchanges across the United States and managing a retail fashion store, which she loved because she was a true fashionista long before the term became popular. During the latter part of her career, she served as an employee of the United States Postal Service, where she worked for many years before retiring.

Rebecca also knew how to enjoy life. She loved working in the garden, gathering with family and friends, sharing meals at her favorite restaurants, and creating memories around the table. She had a wonderful sense of humor, loved to laugh, and could never resist a great comedy. Her laughter, quick wit, and joyful spirit brought warmth to those around her and will be remembered by all who knew and loved her. Yet of all her accomplishments, her greatest joy was nurturing and helping raise generations of her family. She poured her heart into her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and anyone who needed a little extra love, guidance, or care.

Rebecca was preceded in death by her parents, Juan and Consuelo Rodriguez. She experienced the loss of her mother at a young age, a hardship that helped shape her strength and resilience throughout life. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Juan Rodriguez of Sinton; her beloved great-grandson, Mason Garcia, whom she raised as her own; and her grandparents, aunts and uncles who played an important role in her upbringing and other extended family and friends.

She is survived by her sons, Miguel Andres Gomez and Rudy Rene Gomez (Mandy) of Houston; her daughter, Sandra Gomez of San Antonio; her beloved great-granddaughters, Madeline Mershon and Madison Garcia, whom she loved and cared for as her own; her dear friend, Craig Glover; her grandchildren, Stephanie, Marisa, Miguel, Marlo, Marcus, Nicole, Brittyn, and Nina; great-grandchildren Niko, Sofia, Ellie, Zoie, Michael, August, Gianna, John-Paul, Ava, Shiloh, Ezra and Shai; her great-great-granddaughters, Ella and Azalea; and many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, and lifelong friends.

The family wishes to extend its heartfelt gratitude to Kindful Health Hospice for the compassionate and exceptional care provided to our mother during her final journey. Your kindness, support, and dedication brought comfort not only to her, but to our entire family during a difficult time.

Flowers may be sent to Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Rebecca’s honor to the American Cancer Society.