Cheri S. Rubio
April 4, 1958 – March 22, 2024
Cheri Susann Rubio, 65, of Omaha passed away peacefully on Friday, March 22, 2024 embraced by the love of her family in the comfort of her home.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1pm on Monday, April 1, 2024 at A View on State in the Palm Room, located at 13467 State St, Omaha, Nebraska. Cheri loved flowers and plants. Attendees are encouraged to wear black and white, pink, or animal prints—tributes to Cheri’s signature style. Memorials may be left to the Glioblastoma Foundation or Nebraska Humane Society.
Cheri was born on April 4, 1958, in Honolulu, Hawaii, the daughter of Harold and Geraldine Humphrey. She spent most of her childhood and attended college in California, then lived in Washington and Texas before settling in Omaha, Nebraska. She married Rob Rubio on May 18, 2009.
Cheri earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Chico State University. Her compassionate nature and dedication to healing were evident through her diverse career in nursing, which spanned various specialties including med/surg, CCU, ICU, emergency, PACU, case management, nursing leadership, and quality improvement.
An avid gardener, Cheri had a remarkable affinity for nurturing life, evident in her lush garden and thriving houseplants. She was also an animal lover, bird watcher, skilled seamstress, and had a passion for genealogy. Cheri loved her friends and family fiercely and confronted her glioblastoma diagnosis with bravery and strength.
Cheri’s legacy is carried on by her mother, Geraldine Humphrey; husband, Rob Rubio; children, US Air Force Colonel Stuart (Megan) Rubio, Kristina (Jonathan) Mueller, David Rubio, Klaus Backlund; grandchildren, US Air Force Academy Cadet Second Class Ashton Rubio, Ethan Rubio, Evan Rubio, and Anderson Mueller; siblings, Lori (Steve) Preciado, Sandy Hurley, Joe (Tina) Humphrey; along with numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and her cherished pets. She is reunited in death with her father, Harold ‘Butch’ Humphrey, and her son, Jamie Rubio.
Her family extends heartfelt gratitude to Cheri’s dedicated care team: the neuro-oncology team at UNMC led by Dr. Nicole Shonka; Regina Wilson, Director of Congregational Care at Dundee Presbyterian Church; friends Fatima Larson and Carissa Fisher; family members Lori Preciado, Jennifer Philson, Sandy Hurley, Jerry Humphrey; neighbors, the Wassingers and the Carlsons; caregiver Marney Gass; Endless Journey Hospice (Lola, Mo, Cole, Kalah, Mariah, Mandy, Andrea). We are also profoundly thankful for the outpouring of support from many friends and family members through texts, calls, prayers, meals, and countless other gestures of love.
15 Comments
We were so sorry to hear this news about Cheri . Our prayers for all of her family whom she loved so much.
Rob and Family, I was so very sorry to read of Cheri’s passing. My love and prayers go out to you all as you process this loss. There’s a big hug waiting when I return to Nebraska late April. May God’s love be present in the days ahead.
Sending all my Love and prayers to all of the Family ❤️🙏
So sorry to hear this. Cheri was a beautiful person inside and out. I’m lucky to have known her and call her my friend.
My deepest sympathy to Cheri’s family! I enjoyed working with her . She was a great nurse . Hugs and prayers! Rest in Peace Cheri
The Sheppard family is so very sorry to hear of Cheri’s passing. She was such a big part of our son Max’s life in he and Klaus’ grade school years and our families enjoyed time together. Sending prayers to the family.
This is a beautiful write up on a bright spirit who impacted many. I remember visiting the Backlund house as a high school student, and about her enthusiasm for the love her daughter Kristina shared with my friend Jonny Mueller. I wish her loved ones well in their grief process. We lost a good one.
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I only met Cheri briefly through Jamie and also Deb. My prayers and hugs are with you.
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My condolences to the family. Cheri was a beautiful person inside out. I worked with Cheri at UHC and often met up for lunch or coffee when I was in town. I’m blessed to have had her as a friend and colleague. Sending prayers for comfort during this difficult time.
My heart go out to Klaus and Kristina and Cheri’s entire family. Cheri was a beautiful and intelligent woman, I’m so glad we became friends when we were neighbors in Mission Park where our kiddos grew up. RIP 💜
I take comfort that Cheri is in a better place and her mother, my dear friend Jerry, finds comfort in that. Cheri was a beautiful girl from the time I met her as a teenager. I pray for her family, she will be greatly missed.
I am so sorry to learn of Cheri’s passing. We were friends from our neighborhood in Mission Park. I moved to Idaho in 2013 and had not seen Cheri except for a post from time to time on facebook. She was truly lovely inside and out and I sure will miss her. To her family and friends I give my deepest sympathies as I know you are all hurting at this time. I pray for peace in your hearts today.
We have many beautiful memories with Cheri when our daughters Kristina and Diana were in high school. We could find Cheri at school choir and show choir productions. Her smile will always be with us.
I remember Cheri from her early years as a nurse. She was a beautiful young lady who provided encouragement and inspiration to become an ICU nurse. My thoughts are with her family.
The Cheri I know was kind, funny, forgiving, and a friend to all she . I will miss her forever. She was a .
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