Cheryle "Cherrie" De Leon

Cheryle "Cherrie" Deniece (Gomez) De Leon, 71, of Sioux City, IA, passed away on Saturday September 27, 2025, after losing a battle with vascular dementia. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., with a visitation from 5-8:00 p.m. at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.

Cherrie was born on June 23, 1954, in Sioux City Iowa. She was a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. Cheryle was also a member of the Yankton Sioux Indian Tribe. Cheryle attended St. Joseph's Grammer School, Woodrow Wilson Junior High and Central High School. Cheryle proudly attained a G.E.D in her 40s, a goal she had set for herself. The oldest of 5 children, Cheryle was a second mom and protector to her younger siblings. This love, care, and devotion was evident in her relationship with her daughters Tracy and Heather, as well as with her grandchildren, Brenden, Eric and Nicole. Throughout her life Cheryle held many jobs including St. Joseph's Hospital, IBP, Indian Hills Nursing Home, Frito Lay, owning and operating her own residential cleaning business and a long career at Walmart, rising to the rank of supervisor. While Cheryle's greatest love was her family, she also loved Diana Ross and the Supremes, line dancing, Yahtzee, and the movie Sister Act. Cheryle was a member of the Garland Texas Elks Lodge, where she supported many charitable organizations. Cheryle had many close friends at the Elks lodge and two special "Sista's" Freddie and Nancy.

Cheryle is survived by her mother, JoAnn Gomez, her siblings, Carol, Terri and Steve Gomez and their families; her daughter Tracy Dahlman and her husband Rod, and children Brenden and Nicole; and her daughter Heather Fulce and her husband Broderick and son Eric. Cheryle also had a very special bond with her niece Megan Gomez.

She was preceded in death by her father, Nick Gomez and brother Fred Gomez.