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Richard Gomez Obituary

Richard H. Gomez passed away on August 29, 2010 in Fontana, Calif. He was born June 11, 1943 in Indio to Pablo and Andrea Gomez. He is survived by his wife, Rose of San Bernardino; sons, Rick, Randy and Chris, all Gomez; daughters, Vianka Orrantia, Denise Gomez and Veronica Gomez; and step-daughter Lorraine Ciriza; brother Edward Gomez; sisters, Jessie Ramirez, Blassa Saiz, Rosie Guzman, Estella Montez, Vera Diaz and Esther Valenzuela; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three sons, Gene, Ricky, and Mark, all Gomez; two brothers, Eulalio and Charlie Gomez, and his parents. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m, Friday, Sept. 10, 2010 at Our Lady of Soledad Catholic Church in Coachella. Burial to follow at Coachella Valley Cemetery.

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Published by The Desert Sun from Sep. 9 to Sep. 14, 2010.

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Alonso Lozano Guerrero

September 14, 2010

To Gomez Family.
There are no words to express the sorrow for the loss of Richard. It was a honor to have known such a free sprited person such as Rich and i will always have fond memories of hanging out with Rich and Larry and his compa at his moms house even though i moved away from the valley 11yrs ago i still concider the Gomez Family as my second family. I will miss Rich for his sense of humor and his laughter and stories about him on the road with his bike. God bless you all and have heart the Rich is in a better place and in gods hands because i know Rich is up there looking down at us while taking a sip of tequila. Take care and God bless

Diana & Ben Patino

September 13, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Quetie Nungaray

September 10, 2010

Eddie & Joyce and Ricky's children,
Please know that I love you and will always have you and your family in my heart and prayers. Love Quetie

September 10, 2010

So sorry to hrar of your loss. May our good Lord keep him by his side.

Mary (Margie) & Pat G. Gomez

September 10, 2010

Tio Richie,
You will be missed. Yet your spirit and utmost memories of my childhood as well as adult hood will linger on forever! Truely a person who accepted and enveloped me and my "loved one". Never to judge or look down upon others. To a MAN who walked this earth with pride, posture and utmost confidence to stand for who and what he believed in - FREEDOM OF CHOICE, LOVE AND SPIRIT! Oh how he "lived" his life!!!
Yes! on the homemade tortillas!
Yes! on the homemade "Chicken Coop Soup"
And "OH YES ON THE PARKED HOG" in grandmas living room!
But we musn't forget the 'TIO RICHIE TICKLE" which I know just about all of us experienced.
You will be missed, yet your memory of a "GREAT TIO" will live on forever.
It is your time to reunite with your Parents, Siblings and Children, who have passed before you!
Our heart felt sympothy to "all" of Tio Richard's legacy and survivors (Children, Grand Children, Great Grand Children and all those who made it happen). Your loving Nieces - Mary (Margie) & Pat G.

September 10, 2010

Denise, so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. May his memories bring you comfort. God Bless you! Love, Loretta Pena Davila

Which Gomez daughter is this? Vianka or Denise?

September 9, 2010

Tio Richard and Tia Rosie

September 9, 2010

Baby boy with big sister Jessie and Lawrence

September 9, 2010

September 9, 2010

Joyfully reunited!

September 9, 2010

Brothers and Sisters (missing Blassa, Stella & Esther)

SILVIA DAVILA

September 9, 2010

Brothers, Sisters and Grandma (Tio sitting by grandma as always)

SILVIA DAVILA

September 9, 2010

Tio Richard looking at his mama

SILVIA DAVILA

September 9, 2010

Silvia Davila

September 9, 2010

My fondest memory of my Tio Richard is when he would go to grandma's for lunch. Grandma would cook her famous caldo using FRESH chicken (from the chicken coup)...lol! He would pinch me and bite my sister Marina...mmm I wonder why. I remember him being spoiled by grandma. That was her baby boy. When grandma’s house smelled like homemade tortillas we knew who was coming. He had the privilege of parking his motorcycle in the living room. It was hands off to ALL of us…by grandma. As for my mom (Esther), who took on that role, she loved him dearly and loved his kids as if they were her own. I have precious thoughts of mom when she sang “their childhood song” to him when he was in the hospital. He was able to look up at her and enjoyed this with a smile. Tio I will always have you in my heart and will treasure these memories forever! I Love you!! Pooh Bear.

We love n will truly miss u Tio Richard!!

September 9, 2010

You will be greatly missed Tio Richard,,, We love U n you'll b 4-ever in our hearts!!!

September 9, 2010

Joyce Gomez

September 9, 2010

To all of Richards children, we love you and will stand by you. Your Dad will be missed by many as he was deeply loved. We need to stay close.
Tio Eddie and Tia Joyce

nicholas gomez

September 9, 2010

so sorry, my god keep all the family strong and very close, because family is the only thing we have in this world that is worth anything. lots of love and prayers; stay strong together.

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