Obituary of Leticia Gomez-De Vega

Leticia was born on November 2, 1961 in Laredo, Mexico. She was one of thirteen children born to Roberto Gomez Sr. and Victoria (Garza) Gomez. At the age of fourteen, Leticia and her family made their home in the United States. As fate would have it, she crossed paths with her future spouse shortly thereafter. It was love at first sight for twelve-year old Steve Vega who told her “I’m going to marry you!”. Steve ensured he had the approval of her father who told him “you can wed Leticia on the condition that you marry in a church and wear a grey tuxedo”. On October 27, 1984 he honored his promise and Leticia wed the love of her life at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Toledo, Ohio. The couple enjoyed thirty-eight years of marriage and were blessed with three children. Leticia devoted her life to caring for her home and family and loved nothing more than spending time with them.

A fun-loving person, Leticia enjoyed word search puzzles, Loteria, and the card game, Conquian. She also played along to her favorite games shows: “The Price is Right”, “Family Feud”, and “Let’s Make a Deal”. Leticia never missed watching her Telenovelas or University of Michigan football games. A super-fan of the musical group, Los Bukis, she considered its vocalist, Marco Antonio Solis, her second husband. 

A wonderful cook, Leticia could make anything and expressed her love through food. Her family especially looked forward to her enchiladas. She never let anyone in her presence go hungry. Fiercely independent, Leticia was determined to keep moving forward and never let her illness keep her from getting around. An angel on Earth, she would do anything for anyone. Leticia was a kind and gentle soul who welcomed everyone and made them feel like family.

Leticia Gomez-De Vega, age 60, of Toledo, Ohio passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. In addition to her father, Roberto Gomez Sr., Leticia’s passing was preceded by two infant brothers: Gustavo and Samuel; a brother: Estanislao Gomez; father and mother-in-law: Juan and Beneranda Vega; and a grandson: Carlos Menjivar.

Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband: Steve Vega; three children: Blanca Estella (Mario) Menjivar, Esteban Vega Jr., and Evangelina (Dillon) Florez; grandchildren: Esteban “E.J.” Vega, Adrian, Analicia , Benito, Mario, Nicolas, Marco Antonio, and Reina, Estrella, and Leticia ; mother: Victoria Gomez; sisters: Sanjuana Perez, Sara Gomez, Christina (Gilbert) Oyerbides, and Victoria (Margarito) Cantu; brothers: Miguel (Maria) Saucedo, Pablo Gomez, Roberto Gomez Jr., Rudy (Juana) Gomez, and Manuel (Julie) Martinez; in-laws: Guadalupe (Juan) Vega-Aldana, Teresa Gonzalez, Ofelia, Evangelina, Ester Vega, Juanita Belair, Emilio (Maria) Esparza, Eliud (Maria Elena) Elizondo, Noe (Armandina) Vega, and Juan (Maria) Vega Jr.;  God children: Jesse, Jose “Bulldog”, Trena, and special nieces and God daughters: Lisa and Margarita who held a special place in her heart; many nieces and nephews; and canine companions: pit bulls, “Sam” and “Apache”.

Friends may gather on Monday; September 26, 2022 from 2:00pm until 7:00pm with a recitation of the Rosary at 7:00pm at Merkle Funeral Service, Erie; 9156 Summit Street, Erie, Michigan 48133 (734) 317-7199. Leticia will lie in state on Tuesday; September 27, 2022 from 10:00am until the time of the Mass of Resurrection at 11:00am at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 738 South St. Clair Street, Toledo, Ohio 43609.   Procession to St. Joseph Cemetery, Erie will immediately follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Vega family to assist with funeral arrangements. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort or share a photo by visiting www.merklefs.com.