Mrs. Rita Penilla Gomez's Obituary
Rita Penilla Gomez, 79, was born on March 14, 1939 in Kenedy, Texas to parents Augustin Penilla Sr. and Matiana Gonzales and went home to be with her Lord on Friday, September 14, 2018.
Rita was the seventh of eleven children. She attended Eden Schools. On December 8, 1958 Rita was married to Juan O. Gomez. She dedicated her time to her husband, family, and the ministry faithfully. Rita was a devoted member of the Templo Pentecostal Amisadai. Rita was loving, caring nurturing, understanding, and grateful. She will be greatly missed.
She is preceded in death by Augustin Penilla Jr., Chona Hernandez, Maria Gonzales, Celia Placencio. Rita is survived by children, Juan Gomez Jr., Ruben Gomez, Norma Vanegas, Rudy Gomez, and Irene Escalante; and siblings, Inez Penilla, Adelina Martinez, and Manuela Gomez of San Angelo, Texas; Betty Silva of Weslaco, Texas; Eva Delgado of Arvada, Colorado; Belia Escamilla of Scottsbluff, NE
A visitation will be held on Friday, September 28, 2018 from 10:00am to 1:00pm at San Jacinto Funeral Home with a funeral service to follow at 1:00pm. A graveside service will follow at San Jacinto Memorial Park.
At this time the family would like to thank everyone for your support during this difficult time. Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated.
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