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Ophelia Gomez Obituary
OPHELIA C. GOMEZ
1955-2006
Ophelia C. Gomez, 50, of Chula Vista, CA., passed away on Saturday, May 27th at 3:18 a.m.
Ophelia was raised in Calexico and was a graduate of Class of 1972, Calexico High School, graduate of Occidental College in Los Angeles, graduate of UC Santa Barbara and obtained her Master's Degree from SDSU. She was employed by the Sweetwater Unified School Distrist as a School Psychologist for 12 years. She was active as past President of the School Psychology Association and was an active member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Chula Vista. She was an avid artist, sculptor and writer.
Services will be from 7 to 9 at Humphrey Mortuary, 753 Broadway, Chula Vista Wednesday, May 31, Rosary will be at 7 p.m.
Mass will be held Thusday, June 1, at Corpus Christi Catholic Parish at 10 am 450 Corral Canyon Road, Bonita. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery in San Diego
Ophelia was preceded in death by her father, Joe G. Gomez of Los Angeles and Mary C. Gomez of Calipatria.
Ophelia is survived by her sister, Christy Gomez of El Centro; brothers, Joe Gomez of El Centro and Benjamin Gomez of Calexico; niece, Jacqueline Gomez of Irvine, Sergio Alonzo of Phillips Ranch, Benjamin Gomez Jr. stationed in Hawaii, Joe Gomez Jr., of El Centro, Ryan Christopher of El Centro. Several aunts and uncles.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ophelia Gomez
Lupita Rodriguez
June 30, 2006
Christine, Ben, Joe and kids.
My best friend Ophie was the most fun and full of life friend I've had. I have so many good memories of our times together.
Her and I had known each other since we were in the 4th grade and kept our close friendship througout all these years. She became my son's godmother with such pride when my son asked her to be his sponsor. She was my parents good friend and confidante and we all saw her (and Christine) as family.
I will always be so proud of her accomplishments and the many lives she touched because of her wonderfull rich sense of humor, and good heart.
Always my buddy we gave each other a hard time when one of us would "mess up" but gave each other support when times were bad.
"Things aren't that bad Lupe!" as she'd say and we would go on to our next venture. I have so many fond memories of her and I and I can still here her great laugh as if she was right next to me.
I will love my good friend forever and know that she is looking after all her loved ones from her heavenly artist's loft up there.
Friends like this come only once in a while, cherish these good friends as I did Ophie and your life will be enriched forever.
My comfort is that we will all be together someday and rejoice with her again.
Love
Lupita Rodriguez
Karime Martija
June 27, 2006
Christy:
Lo siento muchisimo. Seguire rezando y espero no ser la unica, porque su alma llegue con Dios y descanse realmente en paz. Ojala que puedas hacerlo tu tambien, se que nunca es consuelo, pero Dios escucha hasta lo que no decimos.
A partir de hoy, tu hermana y tu, estaran mas cerca que nunca, y en el momento que mas la necesites, ella estara contigo.
Dudo que ahora haya algo que te sirva de consuelo. Al menos, dentro de un tiempo, podrás leer esto y ver cuánta gente te aprecia y apoya.
Te envio un abrazo fuertisimo, con cariño
Karime y Gabriel
Joe G. Gomez
June 25, 2006
My deepest thanks to everyone who has had our family in their thoughts and prayers, you have given me renewed strength with your spiritual support. Death is profound and a sad fact of life, it becomes clouded over time with lifes unending pull. There are many choices to be made, choose wisely and stay steadfast, many tears may lie ahead but always remember even a ROSE needs a little rain to grow. Be happy without as you would be with, for what you own around you is nothing compared to the love you can have inside you. Not in sadness but in joy remember me!
s v
June 22, 2006
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
J N
June 21, 2006
J.G. My Thoughts and Prayers with you and your family GOD BLESS YOU!!!
Rita Woodley
June 20, 2006
Joe, I'm sorry to hear about your sister. If you ever need to talk, feel free to call me. May God bless you and your family.
Je T'aime Rose
June 19, 2006
Mr&Mrs Joe Gomez,
My thoughts and painful grieve I feel deeply in my heart. You remain always in my heart. Remember, you are the prominent one,spiritaully strong.
Cynthia Hernandez
June 12, 2006
I did not get a chance to day good-bye to Ophelia but I will miss her dearly. I will miss that incredible sense of humor that only she possessed.
Angie Hawkins
June 12, 2006
Dear Christy:
Years ago I hired Ophelia as our young psychologist with a great sense of humor. She came into my office and would share stories and then both of us would laugh. She made life better for me and many others. NOTE: My housekeeper, "Alma" says to give you her condolences. She would like to send you a card. She has fond memories of you and Ophelia.
God Bless You.
Robert Kelin
June 12, 2006
I will miss her sense of humor.
Margaret Shemsi
June 12, 2006
Ophelia will be remembered as a caring and giving person. My thoughts and prayers are with her family at this difficult time.
Carl Monninger
June 12, 2006
Christina, Ben and Joe my heartfelt condolences to you. It doesn't seem fair when our lord takes someone so young but know that he has a better place prepared for her. He has her and you have palanca in heaven.God Bless you all during this time of mourning.
Clarisa Gomez
June 8, 2006
Christy, Ben and Joe,
I loved Ophelia as a dear friend, colleague and sister in Christ. We were supposed to keep each other in line as we appproached retirement age and retire at the same time. I will always cherish my friendship with her and am encouraged that she is with God praying for the rest of us as we continue our journey to HIM. You, Ophelia's family, have a friend in me. Please keep in touch. Love and God' peace, Clarisa
Felichia Cays
June 8, 2006
Yesterday today and always loved ones will remain close and special in our hearts. This is truely a time for APPRECIATION and THANKS. Thank you, LORD, for letting us Love and Know OPHELIA. Keep her safe, OH, LORD. Love always,
Rosalba Jepson
June 8, 2006
My dear Christine, my thoughts are with you and your family. Please let me know if I can do anything for you. May the Lord keep you and comfort you and your family. - Rosalba
Cesar Rodriquez
June 7, 2006
Our family thoughts and prayers, are with you and yours. Rremember the good that your dear love one shared with you, Always. keep her smile in your heart forever.
"Let not your heart be troubled"
Glenda O'Grady
June 6, 2006
Christy, Joe & Ben,
Life is so precious that sometimes we fail to see the gifts that mean the most to us. Ophie was truly a Gift from God and she now resides in Heaven, at peace, with no pain or cancer. I cherish the time we had together and there are No words to say how much she meant to me... or to the family.
I Pray that God will guide and direct each of you during this most difficult time. Your Friend Forever
Ralph Luera
June 6, 2006
Christy, Joe and Ben, please know that you are all in our prayers and thoughts.
Araceli
June 5, 2006
Ben im so sorry about your sister, i sincerely hope you and your family are with gods hopes and prayers. We are all with you, always.
Benjamin Gomez
June 5, 2006
thank you to all for your thoughts and prayers over the loss of my sister Ophelia, reading your condolences and names i have not heard from in years brought tears to me and my brother. I have now lost my mother and sister to cancer and now have come even closer to my own mortality. Love those close to you and cherish the living days you have ahead of you, again a sincere thank you to all of you may God Bless you all.
Robert Sciaky
June 1, 2006
Joe, Ben, Christy,
I am shocked and saddened to learn of Ophie's passing. I will always remember her with a smile and a laugh. Please know you are all in my thouhgts and prayers. With my deepest sympathy - Robert Sciaky
Paula Dolf
June 1, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May the Lord watch over you and bless you for all you have done for your sister.
Ana Medina-Montes
May 31, 2006
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
Sylvia Maytorena
May 31, 2006
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Silvia Barajas
May 31, 2006
Joe and Ben, I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your sister. I pray that you will find peace. Silvia Barajas
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