Rodica Gelca Ph.D.

October 10, 1972 - March 29, 2018

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Dr. Rodica Gelca passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018. David Weinberg will perform a musical tribute to honor the life of Dr. Rodica Gelca from 5-6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Lake Ridge Chapel. Reverend Father Peter A. DeFonce will lead in praying the Trisagion 6-6:15 p.m., followed by a reception from 6:30-7:30 pm at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers. Family and friends will gather to celebrate her life of 45 years on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church. A tribute of Rodica’s life may be found at www.memorialdesigners.net, where you may leave memories and expressions of sympathy for her family.

Rodica was born on October 10, 1972, to Irimie and Elena Vadan in Abrud, Romania. On August 16, 2008, Rodica married the love of her life, Razvan Gelca in Timisoara, Romania. She was the light of Razvan’s life, and above all, a gentle, caring, beautiful woman who touched the lives of all who knew her.

Rodica Gelca was a high school professor in Romania for eight years. She then obtained a PhD in Environmental Toxicology from Texas Tech University. For three years, Dr. Gelca was a postdoctoral associate doing statistical analysis of climate change. She was a Research Assistant Professor for the Institute of Environmental and Human Health and member of the Climate Science Center at Texas Tech University. Dr. Gelca taught a variety of courses such as Business Statistics and Calculus since 2016 as an instructor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Texas Tech University. She has published 6 papers.

Survivors include her husband, Razvan Gelca, Ph.D.; siblings, Irimie Vadan and wife, Elena; Marius Vadan; Mariana Craciunesc and husband, Marius; mother-in-law, Olimpia Gelca; godparents Eugen and Viorica Drecin.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Irimie and Elena Vadan; and father-in-law, Gheorghe Gelca.

youtube.com/embed/KbBEV44zDOA Dr. Rodica Gelca passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018. David Weinberg will perform a musical tribute to honor the life of Dr. Rodica Gelca from 5-6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Lake Ridge Chapel. Reverend Father Peter A. DeFonce will lead in praying the Trisagion 6-6:15 p.m., followed by a reception fromContinue Reading

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Rodica had a beautiful soul and we'll always keep her in our hearts and prayers. We are happy to have had her with us even for such a short time. May she rest in peace.Razvan, may loving memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength. Our deepest sympathy,Anca, George, and Alex

As a math student who had the privilege to learn from both Dr. Rodica Gelca and her husband, my heart breaks for both of them. My condolences to Dr. Razvan Gelca and family. Prayers for you all during this time.

Razvan,Sincere condoleante. Suntem alaturi de tine si de mama ta si ne rugam ca Bunul Dumnezeu sa-ti dea putere sa treci peste aceste momente grele din viata ta.Dumnezeu s-o odihneasca in pace pe sotia ta alaturi de ingeri.Dorin Danciu & Familia - fostul elev al Doamnei Profesoare Gelca si finii lui Constantin Mighiu din Toronto, Canada.

We are sorry for your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Sincere condoleanțe ! E multa durere acum și cuvintele nu o pot exprima .

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Dumnezeu să o ierte și să-i odihnească sufletul în pace.

Dumezeu sa o odihneasca in pace pe Rodica si Dumnezeu sa-ti dea putere si alinare Razvan, sincere condoleante

Dumnezeu să te întărească, Răzvan.

Dear Family,I wish to express my deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one.The pain, the grief, and the feelings of helplessness can seem unbearable.The Bible’s promises give comfort and hope.”And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”- Revelation 21:4. I hope this will give your family comfort and hope. If you would like to know more about what the Bible promises, please visit: jw.org free of charge or obligation.With Deepest Sympathy, Kristy

Razvan, we are pained by the loss of Rodica. Rodica contributed strongly to Texas Tech, and the two of you were a special couple. We are thinking of you and Rodica’s family in your time of grief. Jane Winer and Monty Strauss

Razvan, we are pained by the loss of Rodica. Rodica contributed strongly to Texas Tech, and the two of you were a special couple. We are thinking of you and Rodica's family in your time of grief. Jane Winer and Monty Strauss

My heart breaks over the loss of such a lovely, sweet lady. May her memory be eternal. Our condolences and love to Razvan . May your good memories bring you comfort.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.