Cruz Michael Gomez

"Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these." Luke 18:16. Cruz Michael Gomez, born Nov. 10, 2008, passed away peacefully in his mommy's arms on Friday, Jan. 2, 2009. Cruz will forever be remembered by his parents, Josh and Elizeh Gomez; his precious big sister, Berlin Victoria Gomez; maternal grandparents, Ghafoor "Ramsey" Ramezanzadeh and Dr. Fatemeh Malekian; paternal grandparents, Gilbert and Irene Gomez; aunts and uncles, Elahe and Andrew Russell, Julie and Sheldon Perkins, Crystal and Nicholas Loup, Andi and the late Mark Tejchman, Sandy and Tony Tobia, and Michael and Joni Gomez. Many loving cousins, extended family and dear friends will also keep a special place in their heart for Cruz. Visitation at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St., on Thursday, Jan. 8, from 9 a.m. until memorial service at 10 a.m. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Memorial donations can be made to Threads of Love Foundation, P.O. Box 2006, Baton Rouge, LA 70821. The family would like to thank all of the doctors, nurses and staff of Woman's Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for the care and compassion they provided. "Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face." 1 Corinthians 13:12.