Minerva Gomez

Minerva Lazo Gomez, 81, of Dallas, Texas passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024. She was born on September 25, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan to the late Thomas Lazo and Carmen Martinez. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Philip R. Gomez; sister, Maria Eva Armendarez; grandson, Christopher Brito; and son-in-law, Paul Vasquez.

Minerva was married to Philip for sixty-three years and continued her dedication to him over the two years he’s been gone. She was a caring mother to her children and affectionate grandmother to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Minerva worked at Neiman Marcus for several years in the Precious Jewelry Department before becoming a committed homemaker. She dedicated many hours of service as a CCD teacher and office aid at Our Lady of San Juan de Lagos- Santa Teresita for numerous years. Her love for God had no boundaries. She will be remembered for her sympathetic heart, generous soul, strong faith, and distinctive laugh. She is loved and will be dearly missed by her loved ones.

Minerva is survived by her 2 sons: Philip Gomez Jr. and Jesse (Martha) Gomez and 3 daughters: Rebecca Vasquez, Melinda Brito, & Bernadette (Victor) Peña. Minerva has 19 grandchildren: Philip Gomez III, Rick (Cynthia) Brito, Mark (Virginia) Gomez, Jonathon (Veronica) Gomez, Amanda Brito, Jesse Gomez Jr., Jessica Solis, Matthew Brito, Vanessa (Jose) Mendez, Sonia Vasquez, Ana Escudero, Samantha (Dez) Buckaloo, Paul III Vasquez, Anthony (Irene) Saucedo, Miranda (Christian) Herrera, Mallory Gomez, Victor (Ruby) Peña Jr., Melena Brito, and Jacob Gomez. She also had 44 great grandchildren: Philip IV, Elizabeth, Jeremiah, Ricky, Donovan, Christopher (Philip’s), Briana, Christian (Matt’s), Christopher (Mark’s), Dominick, Desiree, Sammary, Adrian, Bianca, Derek, Anthony Jr. (T’s), Brianna, Dahliya, Zoey, Ayden, Michael, Madison, Anthony Jr. (Sam’s), Marek, Margarita, Andrew, Allison, Alexa, Arabella, Marcelino, Christian Jr. (Miranda’s), Elaina, Magdelena, Millarey, Avery, Andrew, Ansley, Isaiah, Aliyyah, Meilani, Josiah, Alijah, Victoria, and Ashton. Many other family members are left to cherish her memory including sisters and brothers: Margaret, Beatrice, Sister Carmen Therese (Ciria), Esperanza, Tom B, and Tom L.

Visitation and Rosary (6pm) will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Calvary Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery (3235 Lombardy Ln, Dallas, TX 75220) from 4:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., in Dallas at Our lady of San Juan de Los Lagos – Santa Teresita (2601 Singleton Blvd, Dallas, TX 75212). Funeral procession & burial will immediately follow to Calvary Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery. A celebration of life luncheon afterwards at Our lady of San Juan de Los Lagos – Santa Teresita dining hall.