Virginia

Pede

Virginia Pede

October 29, 1942 – November 11, 2026

Virginia Pede, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2026, surrounded by family who loved her.

Born on October 29, 1942, in Lampasas Texas, Virginia spent much of her life making memories in the places she called home. She later moved to California, where she lived for approximately half her life, before settling in Nebraska, where she remained until her passing.

Virginia was a woman with a strong spirit and a personality all her own. She was independent, feisty, outspoken, and never afraid to let others know what was on her mind. She had a sharp mind, a quick wit, and an impressive knowledge of trivia. She loved watching Jeopardy and could often answer questions that would leave others stumped. She was certainly smart enough to have been a contestant herself! She also enjoyed old movies, especially westerns.

In her younger years, Virginia enjoyed traveling and taking road trips. She was always up for an adventure and rarely turned down an opportunity to hit the road. She also enjoyed reading and was always ready with a book recommendation for anyone looking for their next good read.

When her health allowed, Virginia found joy in cooking. She loved trying new recipes and sharing her enjoyment of cooking with her grandchildren, passing along not only recipes but also the simple pleasure of creating something in the kitchen. She found joy in buying kitchen gadgets for herself and family, from a funnel cake maker to spatulas; she wanted the latest gadget and would share.

Virginia's life was not without its challenges, and she experienced her share of difficult seasons. But she also had a generous side and was there to help family members when they needed her. Her life was filled with experiences, lessons, laughter, strong opinions, and memories that will continue to live on through the generations of family she leaves behind.

She was preceded in death by her parents Marion Baker and Irene Baker. And her daughter, Marlene V. Pede.

Virginia leaves behind her daughter, Dianna Murphy-Lupien; grandchildren, Christopher Murphy, Ralph Murphy, Kathleen Hein (Allen), and Rochelle Myers (Bradley); great-grandchildren, Corrine Hein, Alyssa Hein, Samantha Mullin, Anthony Mullin, Haley Murphy, Iris Murphy, Zeb Diersen, and Lance Diersen; and great-great-grandchildren, Lauren Bonilla, Olivia Hein, Nathan Hernandez, Danny Kellogg and Octavia Mullin.

Though Virginia's life had its ups and downs, she leaves behind something that time cannot take away: the memories, stories, traditions, and pieces of herself that will live on through her family.

She will be remembered in the recipes passed down, the books she recommended, the old westerns she loved, the road trips she never wanted to turn down, and even in the strong opinions and stubborn spirit that made her unmistakably Virginia.

Not every moment was easy, and not every memory was perfect, but she was ours, and she was one of a kind. Life is made up of many chapters, and Virginia's story touched the lives of generations who came after her.

As she took her final breath surrounded by family, she was held in the love of those whose lives she helped shape. Though saying goodbye is never easy, her memory will continue through the generations she leaves behind.

She will be missed, remembered, and forever a part of the family who loved her.