Sophie was born in Yuma, Arizona, to Ignacio and Frances “Chica” Zermeño on September 19, 1939. She married the love of her life, Vincent L. Rehkopf, on May 18, 1957. Together, they shared 48 years of marriage and built a beautiful life. Vincent preceded her in death in 2005.
Sophie was a devoted member of Immaculate Conception Church. She was a self-taught baker who took great pride in baking delicious treats for her family. She especially enjoyed decorating her home for the holidays and having family parties in her backyard.
Sophie was an avid Arizona Diamondbacks fan and enjoyed cheering on her team. She was her grandchildren’s biggest supporter, proudly attending their sporting events and activities.
Sophie is survived by her daughters, Kathy Rehkopf, Linda Rehkopf, Laura Rehkopf, and Anita (Danny) Rehkopf-Moreno; and her son, Vincent J. (Becky) Rehkopf.
She leaves behind 18 grandchildren: Jeanette, Serafin Jr., Jesse, Yvonne, Joseph, Christopher, Jacob, Justin, Vincent Rehkopf IV, Matthew, Stephanie, Joshua, Kevin, Kayla, Jazmine, Jazper, Nicholas, and Adam; 30 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Sophie was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She will be deeply missed, forever loved, and always remembered.
Services
Visitation & Vigil:
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, with the Rosary recited at 7:00 PM at Johnson Mortuary, 1415 S. 1st Ave., Yuma, AZ 85364.
Mass:
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 10:30 AM at Immaculate Conception Church, 505 S. Ave. B, Yuma, AZ 85364.
Final Resting Place:
Desert Lawn Memorial Park, 11:30 am, 1415 S. 1st Ave., Yuma, AZ 85364.
Pallbearers:
Vincent Rehkopf IV, Joshua Rehkopf, Jazper Rehkopf, Nicholas Rehkopf, Christopher Perez, and Justin Hollingsworth.
Honorary Pallbearers:
Serafin Perez Jr., Jesse Rehkopf, Joseph Rehkopf, Jacob Rehkopf, Kevin Rehkopf, Matthew Hollingsworth, Adam Moreno, Danny Moreno, Robert Montana, Noah Montana, Jerry Pedroza, Jeremiah Pedroza, and Ayden Rehkopf
