Vilma Muzik Rega

Always a smile and hello for everyone she met, and no greater Ohio State Buckeye fan can be found than my Mom.

Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, Mom attended Secretarial School out of high school, then found work with a local insurance company. There she grew her secretarial skills for ten years. Moving on to North American Aviation proved to be the happiest time of her work life as an Executive Secretary. She found every day so interesting and loved the challenges.

Dad came into Mom’s life at a mutual friend’s party. He was a young 2nd LT in the Air Force and they married in 1960. From Ohio to Texas then Illinois to California, Mom loved meeting new people, forged strong friendships, and always involved herself with the Wives Club’s activities over Dad’s 26-year military career. She met the challenges and responsibilities of a military wife with warmth and pride.

Of all activities, Mom enjoyed bowling the most and was always excited and fun to watch from start to finish! Several bowling awards came her team’s way over the 25+ years in various leagues.

Her deep love for animals led her to volunteer for the Universal City Animal Shelter Thrift Shop for 13 years, too!

After Dad passed, in 2010 Mom moved into the ARC. She resided in Independent Living until her stroke in February 2022. Involving herself with Kiwanis and later with Traveling Treasures, Mom was passionate about being with and helping others. Her many friends here were dear to her…enjoying meals, attending church, and sharing outings together.

To close, as a mom to her only child, she was my “all” and my best friend. How blessed I was and still am to have had her with me for my 65 years! Mom was my protector, my listener, my comforter, my loving and giving parent. Love began with her and joyfully will never end. Thank you, Momma, for this gift of life and a lifetime of love.

Love, Cyndi

Vilma is survived by her daughter, Cyndi Duke and husband, Arthur, and granddaughter, Rhea Duke.

A Celebration of Her Life was Monday, May 23, 2022 at 10:00am at the Army Residence Center (ARC), 7400 Crestway. Private interment was held June 14, 2023 in Obetz, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to be made on behalf of Vilma to:

Homes for the Homeless

134 Athenian

Universal City, TX 78148