Mrs. Omaira Cabe

December 25, 1937 - June 19, 2020

It is with great sadness our family announces the passing of Omaira Cabe. “Deta” ran into the arms of her beloved Savior in the early morning hours of June 19, 2020. She was 82 years old—or as she would tell us, “80 going on 40”. Born in the Republic of Panama, she married Cyril Cabe Sr. in 1959 and soon thereafter moved to the United States. Being an Air Force wife enabled her to see the US and the world. Every place they were stationed, Deta had an everlasting influence on all those who met her. Her first love was always Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior. Her sweet, gentle, generous, loving character led many to know Christ. The woman prayed with a fire and intensity that left no doubt that God was listening to her. Her house was constantly filled with “joyful noise”—her out of tune singing made us smile as I know it did God. She and Cyril gave money to build a church in Chiriqui, Panama and sponsored native Panamanian missionaries in Cerra Maiz who thought of them as spiritual parents. She was the best example of what a true believer looks like. The legacy she leaves with her children and grandchildren is unmatched. Omaira was preceded in death by her husband, Cyril Cabe Sr and mother, Gilberta Brown. She is survived by her children, Cathy Housworth (Craig), Maritza Goff (Tim), Cyril Cabe Jr (Teresa); grandchildren, Jonathan (Amber), Elizabeth (Luke), Emily, Abbey, Matthew, James (Emily), Timmy and Ashley (Sammy); and two great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters, Maritza Halada, Millie Brown-Pritzl and brothers, Alejandro Sanchez, Roy Brown and Clyde Brown. A celebration of Omaira’s life will be held in Arkansas later this summer. 1 Thess 4:13: “…we do not grieve as others who have no hope..” Te quiero mucho, Mama.