Sally Gapuz Adelson

Sally Gapuz Adelson, 71 years young (b. April 15, 1951) Passed on Friday February 3, 2023 Surrounded by Family Born and raised in Manaoag, Pangasinan, in the Philippines to her parents Primitivo and Magdalena Gapuz, Sally was the only daughter in addition to four brothers. Her childhood was challenging and hard at times. Sally and all of her family worked long tiring hours outside harvesting in the rice fields locally. Everyone in her family shared the work load. Although the days were long, her life was full of hope and happiness. After the passing of her mother at a young age, Sally moved to Manila where she lived with her nurturing, Aunt "Ate" Elinda and her father. She attended the University of the East in Manila studying finance, and worked in the administrative field at both the Government offices and Philippine Air Force, then later working at a Travel agency, as her dream was to eventually travel. While Steven was traveling and exploring the world in 1979 starting from Europe and last stop being the Philippines, he met Sally's Aunt Elinda and Sally at a local restaurant in Manila. Elinda invited him to a cultural show as she had an extra ticket. Although being shy natured, Sally made a connection with Steven and this was the beginning of their love story. Two years later Steven proposed, celebrated a wonderful wedding commencing with the release of two doves flying, and honeymooned in Hawaii before starting their family in Toronto Canada in 1982 and later moving to Calgary. Bubbie Trudy (Steven's mother) entered their names in the Green Card Lottery where they eventually were selected to enter the United States in 1990. They chose Palm Desert, California, and later moved one last time to Austin/Round Rock, Texas in 1997 where she has grown her beautiful family since. Sally and her husband were true entrepreneurs, being businesses owners throughout their life time. As her main career, Sally dedicated herself as a nurse caring for the sick and elderly. She was compassionate and loving, taking care of patients at all different stages of their lives. She was a hard worker and her smile has warmed the hearts of thousands through the years. Sally loved gardening, she had a green thumb and enjoyed toiling in the yard. She loved to learn new ways of planting. She liked to pick colorful new flowers to liven up the front and back yards of not only her house but she would surprise flower planting her daughter Mandi's yard as well. She loved to travel and explore the world, each place brining a new adventure to her. Sally loved to cook her local dishes and cuisines at home for the kids and friends. She enjoyed nature and the outdoors, always sitting with a cup of coffee enjoying the sounds and sights of the birds. She never missed a chance to enjoy going to the park with her daughters and again later in life with her grandkids. Sally loved to enjoy meals at the tables with family on holidays, Birthdays, Shabbat, Thanksgiving's and even just a random day of the week. As Mandi and Joey had their first child, Jax, Sally's interests and hobbies shifted, as she fell in love with her grandkids. Every moment of every day was dedicated to them. She helped raise them and was a big part of their lives. She was always there for the family watching and enjoying the milestones of her kids and her grandchildren's lives. As her Multiple Myeloma cancer progressed she suffered through multiple surgeries, transplants, and chemotherapy in the past 7 years. She fought and battled the cancer never showing the family her fears or pain. She was strong and fought hard and never complained once. All done with grace and dignity, she never showed anyone her tears or sorrow; It was always just a smile. Her kind nature and light hearted attitude made her many friends throughout life. She was always so welcoming and loving. Survived by her beloved husband Steven Adelson, and two beloved daughters Sherrice and Mandi, Sherrice's husband and grandson Jayden 5 -of Reno, NV; Mandi's husband Joseph Mermelstein (son-in-law which whom she loved like a son), grandson Jax 5, granddaughter Ella-Ashley 2, grandson Logan 17 weeks old -of Round Rock, TX; Siblings Rogelio, Dario, Rodolfo, and Stepbrothers Rene, and Mario -of the Philippines. Sally was truly a selfless person who devoted her life to her family and loved her grandchildren dearly. Sally's beauty was equally matched with her beautiful heart and beautiful soul. She was a real life angel who touched the people she crossed paths with. May the light of her Nashema shine bright over us; May her memory be a blessing onto the world. She was truly a Woman of Valor [Proverbs 31]. The world will never be the same without her. Sally will deeply be missed and will live on in the hearts of her loved ones. *** Shiva will Start Directly After Funeral Service Concludes until - 8pm *** *** Shiva will be sat at: 1034 Forest Bluff Trail Round Rock, Texas 78665 *** *** Shiva Calls Will Be Welcomed: Tuesday, Wed, Thursday between 10am-12 or 3-7pm *** If you would like to honor her by remembering her battle with Cancer and contribute to the future Cure of Multiple Myeloma, please consider a donation to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation. https://give.themmrf.org click Donate option online. Indicate on behalf of Sally Adelson and Family. Funeral and burial services will be held 2:00 pm on Sunday, February 12th at Cook Walden Capital Parks Cemetery -- 14501 N IH-35 Service Rd Austin, Texas 78728.

Sally Gapuz Adelson

April 15, 1951 - February 3, 2023