Rebecca Lyday

Rebecca “Becky” Lyday beloved wife, mom, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at her home in Houston on Wednesday, July 1, 2015. She was born in Victoria, Texas on July 30, 1957 to Ester Flores and Gonzalo Soto.

Becky is survived by her husband Don; two children, John Paul and Amanda; grandchildren Rebecca Maria, Vanessa Marie, Elysia Kristiani, Xiomara Elena, and John Paul; father Gonzalo Soto and wife Theresa; brother, Gonzalo Soto, Jr. of Laredo, Texas, and four sisters, Mary Ann, Mona and Rachel Soto of Houston and Josephine Soto of Oklahoma City, and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her mother, Ester Flores Soto.

Family and friends were Becky’s passion and delight. Known for her ease in regular conversation with total strangers, some may be surprised to learn of the extreme shyness of her youth. Yet even as a child, she possessed a contagious smile and an entertaining sense of humor. Throughout her life she maintained a sweet and simple demeanor that won the trust and hearts of many. Her signature gift of joy, shown through her constant smiling, laughter, and joking around, will never be forgotten. Possessing a true servant’s heart, Becky faithfully cared for her family through delicious cooking and baking from scratch. With a real zest for life, Becky loved to travel and take family cruises. She will be dearly missed but will live on in our hearts.

The family wishes to thank all of those who dearly cared for her during her illness.