Daniel Leonard Gomez

On April 11, 2016, Daniel Leonard Gomez of Broomfield, Colorado, passed away in his sleep. He was 65 years old. Daniel loved his family and treasured the time he shared with his sons and their families, as well as his sisters and brother and their families. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed camping and hunting near Monte Vista and Sugarloaf Hill, and fishing at Marshall Lake. He was a member of the Louisville Rod and Gun club and actively participated in the annual fishing contests. Daniel was a fantastic cook and was especially known for his green chili and tamales.

Daniel served in the United States Air Force stationed in Texas. He was honorably discharged after two years and seven months of service. He worked for the City of Boulder for 13 years in the Streets Department and as a Meter Reader and stand-by in the Water Department. He worked at the Rocky Flats Weapons Plant as a truck driver and retired as a dispatcher after 12 years of service.

He is survived by his son John Rual Gomez, of Broomfield, CO, his son Daniel Thomas Gomez, his wife, Nicole Gomez, and their two children Sophia Marie Gomez and Olivia Eve Gomez of Longmont, CO.

Celebration of life will be at 2:00pm on Monday, April 18, 2016, at Olinger Crown Hill Pavilion of Reflection where his service to his country will be recognized with military honors by the United States Air Force. There will be a reception following the service at the Olinger Crown Hill Reception Center.