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Leon Gomez Obituary
January 14, 1944 - March 21, 2025
Leon Gomez, a Flagstaff native, devoted public educator, and friend to many, passed away on March 21, 2025, at the age of 81. Leon bravely faced the challenges of Parkinson's disease for 12 years. Despite his health, Leon continued to live his life, traveling to many countries, tinkering in his garage and enjoying popcorn and a cold beer with friends and family.
Leon, a Navy veteran served six years in the military, including assignments on the USS Richard B. Anderson and Midway Island during the Vietnam War. After his service, Leon earned his teaching degree from Northern Arizona University. He taught high school courses in accounting and business and later became a Guidance Counselor with Flagstaff Public Schools. After retiring from Flagstaff High School, his alma mater (1962), Leon served as a Guidance Counselor for Greyhills Academy in Tuba City for several years. His commitment to educating and helping others has impacted the lives of many and he will fondly be remembered as Mr. Gomez.
He is survived by his wife, Thelma. Children, Esteban (Kim), Christina Avelar, Daniel (Heather) and Gabriel (Melissa). Stepdaughter Lorizelda (Danny) Stoeller, plus twelve grandchildren. Sisters, Concha Bustamante, Eleonor Espinoza, Elena Mendoza, Petra Orders, Maria (Henry) Cancino, Mary Jesse Sepulveda, Patricia Flores and brother Frank Gomez. He was also blessed with many loving nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by infant daughter, Christina Marie. Parents Elvira and Leon Corona Gomez. Brothers Jimmy, David and Johnny Gomez, sister Cecilia Baca, and stepson SFC Jaime E. Contreras, Jr.
A viewing will take place on March 28, 2025, at Lozano's Flagstaff Mortuary, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., 2545 North Fourth Street, Flagstaff, AZ 86004.Rosary and mass will take place at 10:00 a.m., March 31, 2025, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 224 S. Kendrick Street, Flagstaff, AZ 86001. Inurnment will be at Calvary Cemetery, 201 W. University Drive, Flagstaff, AZ 86001.
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Josie
April 9, 2025
My friend and work associate, we will miss you dearly. As educators, we helped many students. May you be blessed in the happy hunting grounds above. Our condolences to your family. Josie
Freddie Avila
April 9, 2025
My condolences to Mr. Gomez' family and friends. A great counselor for my teen years when I attended Flag High School. I would run into him in town every now and then and it was great to see him. You will be missed Sir.
Jesse Dominguez
April 3, 2025
RIP my friend. Thank you for all the guidance and friendship you shared with me. May God welcome you into paradise brother
Jesse Dominguez
A. J.
April 2, 2025
A man of the people , he enjoyed helping the youth and being an active
participant in life and helping others-!
Our Flagstonian brother & sisterhood share our sorrow for his passing & yet for his crossing over to the kingdom of heaven where all our departed await us to unites in ever lasting love with the Lord Jesus Christ-!!
Jennifer Lyne
April 2, 2025
I taught school I taught school in Flagstaff for 19 years and have fun memories of Leon. He was a kind and sensitive role model and supporter of our students. Take care
Lorraine M Marez
March 30, 2025
I had Mr. Gomez for business during my high school years, he was a great teacher! My condolences to his family may he rest in peace.
D.M.
March 27, 2025
Had it not been for Mr. Gomez I would have never considered college and my life would probably have been very different. My sincere condolences, please know he made a difference.
Kris Couch..... Coconino High School
March 26, 2025
Great teacher
Emma Thompson Cate
March 26, 2025
Frank, my prayers for you and your family.
Eddie Trillo
March 26, 2025
Mr. Leon Gomez was a true friend well respective. I will always remember when I was part of the Knights of Columbus, and we had dances at the Parish center and had bands from Mexico we had good times raising money for the church we had good times. Thank you, Leon Gomez, for being a good friend. RIP
Russell Randall
March 25, 2025
Mr. Gomez was a kind and compassionate educator. When I was a brand new teacher, he welcomed me to the teaching staff and always demonstrated how to work with adolescents in a respectful manner.
Stephanie Orr
March 25, 2025
Dear Thelma, I am so sorry to hear of Leon´s passing. You are in my thoughts.
JOHN REILLY
March 25, 2025
So sorry to rear about your loss. Leon was a friend and educator. May he RIP!!
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