Eva T. Vega-Canelo Obituary (1946 - 2018)

1946-2018 Eva T. Vega-Canelo Beloved Wife, Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Aunt, and Friend was called home the morning of Friday, April 20, 2018 by our Heavenly Father surrounded by her loving family. Eva was born in San Salvador, El Salvador March 7, 1946 to Juan Antonio Martell and Lidia Cruz. She married the love of her life, Jose Vega Canelo on May 17, 1980. Eva was a devoted Christian and most involved in her church. She lived to serve God and was always eager to give and help others. Eva loved to dance, shop “until you drop” and brought class and style everywhere she went. Mom was an amazing cook. You would not leave her home without a full stomach. She was a very strong woman who fought a tough battle with Lupus and was able to defeat it for many years with the strength of our Heavenly Father. She loved her family and made an impact on everyone she met. Eva is survived by her husband; Jose Vega Canelo, sons; Cesar (Amber), John (Jowee), grandchildren; Desarae (Nick), Destinee (Keagan), Anthony, Crystal (Aaron), Jade (Braxton), Cayden (Bethanie), Mckayla, and Gaven , five beautiful great grandchildren, sister; Enma, brothers; Jorge (Margarita) and Guillermo (Mercedes). She is preceded in death by both of her parents, brother; Carlos Golcher and sister; Avelia. The family would like to thank the University of Utah hospital and Rocky Mountain Hospice for such amazing care during this difficult time. A special thanks to Dr. Thomas Miller, his wife Sasha and daughters Margeaux and Shelly who treated her like family. Funeral services will be as followed: A viewing on Sunday, April 22, 2018 from 6:00-8:00 pm and Monday April 23, 2018 at 1:00 pm. The funeral will take place on Monday April 23, 2018 at 2:00 pm at Jenkins-Soffe located at 1007 W South Jordan Parkway. Graveside services will take place at Memorial Estates at 6500 South Redwood Road following the services. Online condolences can be shared at www.jenkins-soffe.com. Funeral services for Eva Vega-Canelo will be broadcast live beginning at 1:30 PM MST on Monday, April 23, 2018. To watch these services, click on the "Photos & Videos" tab above and select the "Webcast Video" icon.