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1921
DIED
2012
Emily Gomes Obituary
Emily liked to spend her time working in her beautiful garden, hosting family gatherings, and enjoyed dancing, music and traveling. She loved to vacation at her beach house in Pismo beach, where she could entertain family and found peaceful relief from the valley heat. She had a great sense of humor and even greater love of her family.
Emily cared deeply for animals of all kinds. She was a 4H Leader, and used her expertise to help her daughters become active members in agriculture.
As I.D.E.S. Lodge Member, Emily was an active participant in her community. She enjoyed socializing and contributing to the future and education of her fellow friends and neighbors. Education was particularly important to Emily; she spent several years of her life as a Teacher's assistant.
Emily was also a member of the Portuguese Fraternal Society of America , the Kings County Cotton Women's Auxiliary, the U.P.P. E. C. and the Sociedade Portugesa Rainha Santa Isabel.
Emily was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be deeply missed by her family, who love her very much.
Emily was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Gomes, and her daughter, Beverly Sevey. She is survived by daughters Helene Righetti (Ken), Sandra Craven (Rodney), Roberta Chambers (John), and Lynette Klein (Leroy). Grandchildren Marc Righetti (Jenny), Stephanie Simas, Ryan Righetti (Andrea), Jason Simas, Kyle Klein, Trish Chambers and Susan Souza. Great-grandchildren Conor, Sophia, Serene, Michael, Derek, Alex, Rachel and Reyna.
Services will be held for immediate family. A Rosary ceremony will be held Friday, August 24th at 6:00 pm at Lady of Fatima Church in Laton.
Funeral services and mass will be held Saturday, August 25th at 9:00 am at Lady of Fatima Church, a graveside service held immediately after at Lemoore Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that a donation in Emily's name be made to Friends of the Kings County Library.
Arrangements under the direction of Whitehurst-McNamara Funeral Service.
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Memories and Condolences
for Emily Gomes
Lynette Klein
August 18, 2019
You are missed Mom. Thank you for always being there for all of us. Til we meet again
JoAnne Leal
September 1, 2012
Helene i am so sorry to hear about your mom. Our prayers are with the family.
Rudy and JoAnne Leal
serene o
August 31, 2012
I mlss you Ava vee. I enjoyed you teaching me the mik cow story..and singing fefi fo story.. I smell an Englishman!!
Joe Arciniega
August 30, 2012
Lynette, and family my prayers are with you all on the passing of your mother.Rest in peace Mrs Gomes for you are with your family and the lord in heaven. God bless
Lynette Klein
August 28, 2012
Like a candle in the wind, blew out too soon for us but we will always remember
Lynette Klein
August 26, 2012
Miss my Mom but glad she is no longer suffering. She left us in style & grace
August 25, 2012
A little sandwich and some plain lay's potato chips. Another blanket put on top of you when you were perfectly comfortable already. A little trip to Hanford in the Big Gold Oldsmobile. These are some of the things that I remember. And the rosebush she would us that was planted for Beverly. I believe Vavee's passing is a Mercy from God. I've shed tears over this, but I am grateful in my heart that she no longer will be suffering Alzheimer's. We were able to help her live with this illness and had some very special moments. In 2011, I witnessed her reception of the Sacrament of the Annointing of the Sick. As the priest made the sign of the cross to bless her, she traced his hand movements in the air. She could tell something special was happening and seemed to want it. I miss my grandmother and want her back, but I know it is a better thing that she passed on this week to meet her creator and friend.
Claudia Jacobs
August 24, 2012
Helene, may you and your family take comfort in knowing your Mother is now at peace. You are in our thoughts and prayers, Fred and Claudia
sandy #3 craven
August 24, 2012
Love you momma
The lord is my light
sandra craven
August 24, 2012
Our Mothers faith in our HEAVENLY FATHER GOD , His son Jesus our lord and Saviour,Holy spririt was a inspiration to our family. Virgin Mary example of love mercy grace our Mother lived and passed to her family and friends. Psalm 27:The Lord is my light and Salvation.
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