Lilly Gomez

1922 - 2022

August 27, 1922 - January 18, 2022 Our beloved mother, Lilly Gomez, 99, of San Pedro, died peacefully in her home. Daughter of Juan and Jesus Gonzales, she was born in Wilmington and was a graduate of Banning High School class of 1941. She met the love of her life, Augustine Gomez, sharing 64 wonderful years together until his passing in 2005. As newlyweds they settled in San Pedro. Soon after, her husband was called to duty in WWII during which time Lilly worked at Fort MacArthur. Her husband's career later took them to live in Ecuador, Puerto Rico and eventually closer to home in San Diego where Lilly worked as a teacher's assistant and court interpreter. Upon her husband's retirement, they returned to their cherished home in San Pedro. A loving matriarch, she was often in the kitchen making delicious pies or hand made tortillas. Her favorite times were having a house full of family and friends encouraging all to eat, laugh, and play cards. She loved reading, traveling, going to casinos, knitting and telling family stories to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Augustine and her granddaughter Gina Tripp. She is survived by her sister Emma Guerrero, her four children Audrey Magana, Larry Gomez (Lynn), Randy Gomez (Anna) and Cindy Gomez (Becky), seven grandchildren, and twelve great grandchildren. Though her passing leaves a hole in our hearts, we are grateful for the long years we were fortunate to have with her. We will love her always. In lieu of flowers consider a donation to your favorite charity in her name. Services will be on Feb 2 at 2PM Green Hills Memorial Chapel 27501 S Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275