‘Pepita’ Gomís, mother of actor Héctor Suárez, died at 83

The tv presenter Josefina “Pepita” Gomís, mother of actor and driver Héctor Suárez Gomís, died at the age of 83, according to her son announced through his Twitter account.

“With deep pain, I want to share with you the death of my mom, Pepita Gomís. Rest in peace, Mommy, “Suárez Gomís wrote on his Twitter account accompanied by a photograph of” Pepita. “

The 83-year-old woman had been hospitalized last August, after having suffered a relapse in her health.

Who was ‘Pepita Gomís’?

Born on January 29, 1938, she had a master’s degree in History from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM).

From 1963 to 1968, he participated in the first educational program on Mexican television called “Telekinder”. There, he taught six children in person while thousands of others learned from his television.

He also collaborated in projects such as “What do children know” and “Around Mexico in 60 minutes”.

“Pepita” Gomís was also the director of the bilingual school “Pepita Gomís Kindergarten”.

His relationship with Héctor Suárez

“Pepita” Gomís had a 36-year marriage with the Mexican actor and comedian Hector Suarez, father of Héctor Suárez Gomís.

In an interview with Gustavo Adolfo Infante, Suárez revealed that even after their separation, he continued to love “Pepita” and that he was very grateful to her.

“We loved each other very much… life sends me to this being so beautiful, so beautiful. Mother of my children, God bless Pepita ”, said the comedian on that occasion.

“From here, my love, pretty. I miss you a lot, I think of you a lot, I still love you a lot with all due respect to my current partner. I will continue to love you always, Pepi. Take care, my love, “he added in the interview.