Yet those who had the privilege of knowing Regy understood that his impact extended far beyond his academic accomplishments. He was deeply committed to mentorship and generously invested his time, wisdom, and encouragement in generations of pediatric gastroenterologists, hepatologists, and transplant professionals. He was equally passionate about equity in medicine and worked tirelessly to help ensure that children in need could benefit from specialized pediatric transplant care.

Within SPLIT and throughout the pediatric liver transplant community, Regy was more than a respected physician and colleague. He brought warmth, humor, curiosity, friendship, and an unmistakable energy wherever he went. He had an extraordinary ability to connect with people and make them feel welcome. Outside medicine, he was an accomplished musician, an enthusiastic salsa dancer, an avid traveler, and, above all, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend.

His legacy will live on through the countless children and families he cared for, the colleagues he inspired, and the physicians and professionals he mentored.

To honor Regy’s enduring commitment to mentorship and the next generation of pediatric liver transplant professionals, SPLIT invites colleagues, friends, and members of our community to contribute to a SPLIT Travel Award to support the next generation of transplant fellows, established in his memory. The award will help support trainees and early-career professionals in attending SPLIT educational and scientific programs—continuing the spirit of mentorship, opportunity, and professional community that Regy embodied throughout his career.

Regy’s family has also identified the Keira Grace Foundation as an organization especially meaningful to him. The Foundation works to bring established cancer treatments to children around the world who otherwise may not have access to them. Those wishing to honor Regy may also consider making a memorial contribution to the Keira Grace Foundation.

Keira Grace Foundation:
www.keiragracefoundation.org

Information regarding contributions to the SPLIT Regino “Regy” Gonzalez-Peralta Memorial Travel Award will be available through SPLIT.

We extend our deepest condolences to Regy’s wife, Aida Gonzalez; his children, Alyssa Gonzalez, Regino Gonzalez-Serra, and Anelle Terrell; his grandchildren; his mother, Nila Gonzalez; his sister, Gemma Alberto; his nephew, Jorge Luis Alberto; and his many friends, colleagues, trainees, patients, and families.

Regy leaves our community a remarkable legacy of service, mentorship, excellence, generosity, laughter, music, and human connection. We will miss his presence profoundly, but the impact of his life and work will remain part of SPLIT and pediatric transplantation for generations to come.

Rest in peace, Regy. You will be deeply missed and forever remembered.