He was born on September 24, 1923 to Cenobio and Felipa Gomez in Monterrey, Mexico. He worked for Frozen Food Express for some 30 years as a lead diesel mechanic. He is preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Carolina Vargas Gomez. Survived by daughters, Diana and husband Jimmy Gonzales; Laura Benvides; Carolina and husband Eddie Morgan, and sons Felipe Gomez and wife Bebe; David Gomez and wife Silvia.
Grandchilden: Daniel, Leticia, Sophia, Richard, Michelle, Anthony, Francisco and Jennifer. Also preceded in death by Stephanie
Greatgrandchildren: Anissa, Desiree, Trey, Gabriella and Alexander.
Funeral service will be 12pm, Thursday, December 7 at Laurel Land Funeral Home S. R.L. Thornton, with visitation 10am to 12pm before the service and interment to follow at same location.