Maria Gomez

Maria Juliana Vasquez Gomez, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, and aunt passed peacefully from her life as she gained her wings on January 26, 2022, at the age of 86. She was known as Ama by her loved ones.

She was born in Sabinal, Texas on June 19, 1935 to Rosa Vasquez Garza. She is preceded in death by her husband Juan R. Gomez; youngest daughter Rebecca G. Borrego; daughter at birth Maria Gomez, granddaughter Robin Jacques; mother Rosa Garza; sisters Leonor Pruneda and Simona Olivarez; and step-brother Roman Garza.

She is survived by her daughter Rosalinda Jacques & husband Ruben of Sabinal; her daughter Patsy V. Gomez of Sabinal; her daughter Martha Gonzales & companion Isamel Palacios of Sabinal; and son-in-law Meliton Borrego Jr. Sisters; Juana Rendon & husband Joe of Uvalde; and Paula Resendiz of San Antonio.

She leaves 20 grandchildren, 61 great grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren, and numerous nieces & nephews.

Maria was an exceptional wife, mother and the greatest grandmother. Her life as a domestic engineer started at the age of 12. She cared deeply for her family and was well loved in her small town. A phenomenal cook, everyone enjoyed Ama’s meals. Maria’s greatest love was her family she did this not out of obligation, but because of who she was. She always provided a loving and warm home for anyone who entered. All her children and grandchildren were proud to call her ‘Ama’ or ‘Mamo’.

Maria’s family and friends will greatly miss her stories, her unconditional love, hearing her pray, and her laughs that would fill the room. Because of her deep faith and assurance of salvation through Jesus Christ we know she is in a better place.

Pallbearers are her grandchildren Antonio Alejandro III, Andrew Alejandro, Adan Alejandro, Ryan Jacques, Meliton Borrego III, John Borrego, Juan Vasquez, and Jessie Joe Rodriguez. Her great grandchildren; Diego Cardenas, John Andrew Cardenas III, Aleah Braden, Sergio Vasquez Jr., Jonas Borrego, Sebastian Ledesma, Dante Diaz, Jeremiah Borrego, and Jocelyn Rodriguez.

Honorary Pallbearer Fabian Vasquez.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 4, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. at the Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church in Sabinal, Texas. Rosary is on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary in Sabinal, Texas.