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Mark Gomes Obituary
1948 - 2024
Mark Gomes passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, after a long illness. He was born on May 13, 1948, to Anthony and Jane Gomes in Santa Maria, where he spent his entire life. He attended elementary and middle school In Santa Maria and high school in San Luis Obispo. He attended St. Mary's College, followed by four years in the Navy, and completed his education at Cal Poly.
He was pre-deceased by his son Scott K. Gomes, and his sister Pamela Gomes-St. Aubin. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Diane, two grandsons, Cameron and Carson, daughter-in-law, Esther, his aunt, Mickey Freeman, his brother, Michael (Leslie), niece, Lauren and nephew, Adam (Ginny), niece, Kelley, (Buddy Allain) and their son Zackary.
He was a respected general contractor, a member of the Police Council, an active member of the local Friends of NRA, and a board member and a founding member of the Chimineas Ranch Foundation where he organized youth hunts and helped maintain the ranch facility.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman and had a tremendous love of the outdoors.
A celebration mass will be held at St. Luis De Montfort on Wednesday, April 10 at 1:30 p.m. A celebration of life will immediately follow the service.
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Terry Silveria
April 11, 2024
I´m so sorry to hear of Mark´s passing. My condolences to the entire Gomes family... You were a great guy, `Cuz´ and will be missed by many.
Aimee Silveria
April 9, 2024
My heartfelt sympathy to the Gomes family. May your happy memories bring you peace and comfort at this most difficult time.
Eddie Silveria
April 8, 2024
I have known Mark and Diane for many years. He was truly one of the "good guys"
Rest in Peace my friend, you will be missed by many.
Brenda Frazier
April 5, 2024
My deepest sympathy to you Diane and Family of the passing of Mark it´s hard to lean off his passing. Blessings to you each, words seem to remain inadequate when expressing my sympathy. God Bless. Brenda Frazier prior GenSpan Foundation
Scott and Karen Williams
April 3, 2024
To the Gomes family. We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Alan E. Griffin
April 3, 2024
So sorry to hear that Mark has passed away he his dad and brother built a family room addition on my house in the mid 1970s I got to know Mark and his Dad thur his brother Mike. Everything they built was perfect there craftsmanship had no equal. I am sure Mark is helping God making heaven a better place. Mike this is Alan please let me know if I can help with anything 805-598-5656.
Keith R.
April 1, 2024
Mark, you are a class act and you will be missed. Always a straight shooter! RIP
Geraldine Wade
April 1, 2024
Rest in peace, Mark. My thoughts and prayers are with Diane and the rest of the family. Cousin Geraldine
John Cantu
March 30, 2024
Mike I am sorry for loss. I know he was more than your brother. 805-720-2082 ,Cantu
Cousin Char
March 29, 2024
RIP Mark
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