She was born Gloria Villamil in Medellin, Colombia to Eduardo Villamil Cespedes and Libia Jaramillo. Growing up, Gloria lived in many different countries throughout South America, as her father would rise to the rank of Brigadier General in the Colombian military.
After her childhood, Gloria would settle in Bogota, where she worked at the Central Bank of Colombia. It was in Bogota where she would meet her future husband, Julio. Gloria and Julio were married 56 years before Julio passed away in early 2021.
The loves of Gloria’s life were her husband, her three sons, and her four grandchildren. She was always so happy and proud when discussing her family (she never passed an opportunity to show her friends pictures of her children and grandchildren), and even happier when she could prepare them one of her amazing meals. Gloria’s cooking was legendary.
Gloria imparted a love of animals to her sons, and was a wonderful Mom to many cats and dogs throughout her life. She also enjoyed gardening; her rose garden was the envy of many who were fortunate enough to see it. Traveling was also a passion; she visited the Caribbean, South America, Central America, Europe, and Southeast Asia.
Gloria enjoyed playing golf, and playing tennis even more, and would often host many of her children’s friends during junior tennis tournaments in Yakima. All of the junior tennis players thought the world of “Mrs. Gomez” and always looked forward to those wonderful meals she would prepare. Gloria was the consummate host.
Gloria had a wonderful smile and kind spirit, but don’t be fooled by her petite stature, she could make her point very clearly when she needed to; she was married to Julio, after all. Her family and many friends will miss her dearly.
She is survived by her three sons, Gabriel, Julio Jr., and Carlos, and her grandchildren Olivia, Zander, Antonia, and Max Gomez.
Announcements on a celebration of life for Gloria and Julio will come in the near future.
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