Irene Gomez

Still miss you like it was yesterday when you graced us with you presents
can't wait to meet you on the other side

Irene,God look around his garden and found and empty place. He look around his earth and saw your lovely face. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. His garden must be beautiful because he always takes the best.

You've left us precious memories, your love will be our guide. It broke our hearts to lose you,on the day God called you home.It's lonesome here without you and we miss you very much. Life doesn't seem the same since you've gone away.

Irene when the days are sad and lonely and everything goes wrong. I know I'll hear you whisper Amisha 'Cheer up and carry on.'You seem to smile and say don't cry, I'm in God's keeping we'll meet again someday.



Irene you'll be greatly miss but never forgotten. Rest in peace!

One Love,

Amisha Browne

Today is your birthday. I thought of you today. Today is also your Mother's birthday. I thought of her today. I miss you very much and I know she misses you too. With love you will live in my heart always!

I first met Irene as my new hire instructor in February of 2001. I knew we would be great friends since we both had a similar sense of humor and intuition about people. Although I live in San Diego, Irene and I kept in touch and spoke often on the phone. She was always there to listen to me, and give me good advice. Birthdays were always very important to Irene. She was always very generous and went out of her way to make you feel good. On my birthday in January Irene left me with a note that I will never forget. It read, "Believe in yourself and you can do anything you want...but do it now though because the years go by too fast." I now look back at this note and think about the good times Irene and I shared. We travelled to London, New Orleans, the Carribbean, San Francisco and other places. Irene was always there to share good times with her friends and family. She cared greatly for her parents and always went out of her way to make sure others were taken care of. Irene is a great friend I will never forget her because she always served others before herself. In a world full of selfish and shallow people, Irene truly is a diamond in the rough. Her legacy will not be forgotten.

When I brought Irene home with me to Hawaii several years ago, she told me how much my family reminded her of her family and how comfortable she felt. Now that I've met all of you, I know why, and she was right.



As a result of working for Continental Airlines, so many of us are "transplanted" in Houston. From the very beginning Irene quickly became part of my Houston "Ohana" or family. I immediately found Irene always had a knack for saying the right thing at the right time.



She has forever made an impact on my life and the way I deal with things. Funny, I know so many times she threw up her hands, shook her curly hair, and rolled her eyes in frustration with me because she thought she didn't get through to me. The truth is, she touched everyone's lives.



Little did I realize how much a part of my life she had become. We frequently talk about her now, remembering exactly what she would have said or done and the many places and experiences we shared.



We all miss her terribly, but it's so clear to me that the spirit of Irene lives on in our hearts and in everything we do and the way that we do it. Irene made us all better people, and continues to challenge us to lead better lives.

I worked with Irene in both Los Angeles and Salt Lake City. Although I was hired a bit before she was (ah that seniority thing...), we had similiar paths in our careers. She found her calling in training, and was in the classroom a lot. I have run into so many people here in SLC who have told me she was their trainer. She really made a difference because she was smart and she cared. We need more leaders like her.

I had sort of lost track of her until this past spring when we both worked on a training project. Despite not having seen her for quite a while, it took only moments for our conversation to pick up where it had left off several years before. I am not a natural trainer, and I was a bit intimidated by the class and the material. She understood that (probably because she saw me shaking like a leaf the first time I was on my own!), and helped me to become more confident. What was wonderful about her is that it didn't matter whether you were a new hire or someone like me who has been here for years - she had something to teach us all. And for that, I am grateful.

Her family she was so proud of, her profession she was passionate about and the company she spent years with, will all miss her. So will I.

Irene and I started with Continental on the same day, 07/06/87. We met five years later in Salt Lake City where we both worked until early 1997. We were neighbors, friends, confidants, and eventually roommates for a period when we both moved to Houston. Together we owned a business for nearly six years, The Packaged Deal. (How that name came about will always be our secret!)



Irene was a very giving, generous, and caring person and touched the lives of all those who met her. She was extremely proud of each of her family members and their accomplishments in life. She was also a proud “Latina” and I learned so much from her.



Dear friend, I will miss you terribly but will never forget you. To Irene’s parents, sister, brothers, nieces, and extended family, my deepest sympathy is with you and you are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray you find some comfort in knowing what a beautiful person Irene was and what a tremendous legacy she leaves. She was a gift!

I met Irene through Jenia Rasekhi while working on a project for Airports. Though I didn't get to know her well, she had one of those personalities that left a lasting memory. My prayers go to her family - I know God will continue to comfort you during and after this difficult time.

My deepest condolences for her family. Irene's smile and kind heart as well as her positive disposition that she shared with everyone will be greatly missed. She was well loved by her Continental family and we will remember her. I am very thankful I have had the opportunity to enjoy her company. God Bless.

I met Irene on Sept 13,2004. I'm from the Managua, Nicaragua, Central America Station. It was my first day at the New Hire Training in Houston; she came in the room with a smile and she made me feel confortable and safe since the beginning. Ever since i saw her i knew that she was going to be a GREAT and FUN teacher! I thank God for giving me such a wonderful teacher like her, she always made me feel good about myself and helped me out as much as she could. God Bless Her and her family. Thank you for bringing such a wonderful woman to this world! It makes me really sad knowing she's not going to with us physically but i'm sure spiritually.

I met Irene when she first entered the Training Department. Together we taught a Service Recovery class. Irene was the soft skills talent,I was the technical. My only regret, I didn't make the effort to spend more quality time with Irene in the last 7 years. Irene is a daughter, sister and friend that everyone can be proud of and thankful to have in their lives.

I've known Irene for only a year or two. We met through mutal friends, Jason & Lisa, and I did not know her well. But what I remember about Irene are these things; I was fond of her immediately, I respected her immensely, and she was so much fun to be around. She really left her heartprint on everyone that knew her. What a wonderful eulogy!

My prayers are with her parents who raised such a wonderful person, and to all her friends who are grieving with them.

I have known Irene since about 1988..when I started with our company ...got to know her better after moving from Los Angeles in 1991 ,to Salt Lake...Irene is ,one of my best friends..we had a lot of parties and laughed a lot. She taught me so much ,to make me a better person. We didnt talk much after she left for Houston ,but she was always in my thoughts...My deepest condolences for her family ..God truely has a place for her.

I will miss you very much Irene.

Steve "Rainman" Rainda

Irene was a great friend and will be missed by all her friends and family. I can still hear her laughter and see her smiles. We enjoyed a few bottles of tequila together and had some great conversations. I think that anyone who had contact with Irene either working or personal found a true friend in her. She will be sorely missed by all. Irene take care on the other side and I hope to meet you there.

Love ya Pretty lady

Mark & Valorie Rebuck

Irene was full of laughter and a smile that would light up the room. She treated everyone with such kindness and respect. Her time with us is truly inspiring. My sincere condolences to the Gomez family.

Irene and I worked together in the Training Department for Continental Airlines. We were cube mates. How I could always count on Irene for anything. From questions I would have regarding a lesson plan, to figuring out the answers to lifes challenges.

She always helped me see the big picture. I will forever remember her for her loyal friendship and her smiles. God Bless to her family, my prayers are with you all. She will be cherished.

I met Irene when she moved to Houston and our paths continued to cross as co-workers for the last several years. She had a wonderful attitude about life in general and was a teacher in more ways than she knew. I will remember our friendship fondly and always appreciate the gift of her positive attitude toward life. With my sincere condolences to the Gomez family in their time of loss.

My sincere condolences to the Gomez family. I met Irene in 1998 and remember her to be a person of high standards. She stood firm in what she believed in and for. She will always be a light that burns very bright. Her Continental family and friends will miss her dearly.

My deepest sympathies and prayers to the Gomez Family. Irene and I shared many stories from our early childhood to some of the craziest times in our adult lives. She was a great person, teacher, friend, mentor and always put your feelings before her own.



I love her dearly and will miss her soarly.

I remember the long nights I spent working flights with Irene, the patience she has shown me. And her funny side as well. I will truly miss her and cherish my memories of her. My deepest sympathy to her family, may God keep all of you near and help you through this very difficult time.

A friendly lady with a ready smile.

Red-topped curly hair, good food, and wonderful gut-bursting conversation. I will miss the easy laughter.

So heartly sorry to hear of such a

wonderful woman and so young. My

heart goes out to the family

and friends of Irene.

Olivia

I will miss the twinkle in Irene's eyes when she greets old friends. I will hold dear the music and recipes we exchanged. In her honor I will carry-on her quest for teaching respect and appreciation in this diverse world.

Irene was my new hire trainer in SLC, and the first person in the company to truly support me and have faith in my ability.

I could have never guessed that years later we would be here in Houston together and she would be one of the most important people in my life.



She changed my life and taught me so much--from how to make the best salsa ever (I promise the recipe will remain a secret), to appreciating the difference between good tequila and the cheap stuff, to the importance of taking the high road when others do you wrong.



I will always love, remember, and be grateful to her for the time we had.

Jenia

Irene will always be in my heart and memories. My deepest condolences to her family and friends.

To the Gomez Family--Irene was a dear and loyal friend for many years here in Salt Lake City. While living across the street from us on Roosevelt Avenue, she became a part of our family.



She taught us how to make the best margaritas, how to keep guacamole from turning brown and how to enjoy life!



While we will sorely miss her smile, laughter and love of music, our sorrow cannot compare to yours.



Know that you all are in our thoughts and that we will remember Irene with fondness for the rest of our lives as well...

Irene is remembered as a loyal professional employee, as well as a beautiful friend and co-worker who showed grace and tolerance for all.