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Rafael Gomez Obituary
El Paso - Our dearly departed, husband and father, Rafael Gomez Sr. passed away on November 8, 2019. He was 89 years old. His expression of love for his wife, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren was his greatest gift. Married to Carmen Holguin Gomez for 69 years, together they raised seven children: Estela Gomez, Mannie Gomez, Bobby Gomez, Connie Gomez, Patricia Riggs, Rafael Gomez Jr., and David Gomez. His legacy included 11 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild and his companion "Fluffy." His mother Enduviguez Gomez and his six siblings: Francisco, Chavela, Manny, Roberto, Estela, and Juanito preceded him to heaven. They were raised in South El Paso on Olive Street.
Rafael worked for W.R. Weaver Scopes for over 25 years. He was also employed by Eureka and Speaking Rock. Rafael served in the Army. His children are forever grateful for his unconditional love, strong work ethic, and devotion to his faith and family. He married into the Tigua Indian Community and embraced the culture and the people. "Mr. G." always had a smile and a joke. The family wishes to thank the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo, Karl Maahs, his friends, doctors, Hospice of El Paso and the Ysleta Mission. Dad we love you very much. Until we meet again, we will miss you dearly. Go Spurs!
A Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 13, 2019. At Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Old Mission), 131 S. Zaragoza, El Paso, TX. A Funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 14, 2019. At Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Old Mission). Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery. All Services are Entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home- Americas.
Nuestro querido esposo y padre, Rafael Gómez Sr., falleció el 8 de noviembre del 2019. Tenía 89 años de edad. Su expresión de amor por su esposa, hijos, nietos y bisnietos fue su mayor regalo. Estuvo casado con Carmen Holguín Gómez durante 69 años y juntos criaron siete hijos: Estela Gómez, Mannie Gómez, Bobby Gómez, Connie Gómez, Patricia Riggs, Rafael Gómez Jr. y David Gómez. Su legado incluyó a 11 nietos, 15 bisnietos, un tataranieto y su gran compañero "Fluffy". Su madre Eduviges Gómez y sus seis hermanos: Francisco, Chavela, Manny, Roberto, Estela y Juanito le precedieron al cielo Se criaron en el sur de El Paso en Olive Street. Rafael trabajó para W.R. Weaver Scopes durante más de 25 años. También fue empleado por Eureka y Speaking Rock. Sirvió en el ejército. Sus hijos están siempre agradecidos por su amor incondicional, su fuerte ética de trabajo y devoción por su fe y su familia. Se casó dentro de la comunidad indígena Tigua y abrazó la cultura y la gente. El "Señor G." siempre tenía una sonrisa y una broma. La familia desea agradecer a Ysleta del Sur Pueblo, Karl Maahs, sus amigos, médicos, Hospice of El Paso y la Misión Ysleta. Papá, te queremos mucho. Hasta que nos volvamos a ver, te echaremos mucho de menos. ¡Vamos Spurs! Todos los servicios están a cargo de Sunset Funeral Homes.
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Denise Gonzalez
November 16, 2019
So sorry for your loss our condolences to all the family
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November 11, 2019
A wonderful gentle man. He will be missed by many.
May the family always remember the great times you shared.
With our deepest sympathy to the family.
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