Lucy Gomez Garza, 93, of Dinuba, California, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 20, 2025. Born in Pecos, Texas to Maria Crecencia Salazar and Lonjino Gomez, Lucy lived a long and meaningful life filled with love, faith, and family.
Lucy was a woman of many talents and passions, known for her generous heart and creative spirit. One of her greatest joys was crocheting a skill she mastered and shared generously with others. With nimble hands and a keen eye for detail, Lucy created beautiful handmade pieces that will be treasured for generations. From delicate baby bonnets and cozy blankets to clothing and home décor, her crochet work was both artful and heartfelt. Each stitch carried her love, and her creations were often given as gifts that brought warmth and comfort to family and friends alike.
Beyond her talent for crochet, Lucy enjoyed gardening, cooking traditional meals like tamales during Christmas season and selling them with her daughter, and watching movies with Moana being one of her favorites. She also enjoyed her time working at the packing house and cherished her long phone conversations with her twin brother, Manuel, with whom she shared a deep, lifelong bond.
Lucy is survived by her son, Tony Garza, and her twin brother, Manuel Gomez. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Rosendo “Chendo” Garza; her daughter and best friend, Lydia Garza; her son, David Garza; and her parents, Lonjino Gomez and Maria Crecencia Salazar. She was dearly loved by her many nieces and nephews, all of whom held her close to their hearts.
A visitation for Lucy will be held on Monday, October 6, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Dopkins Funeral Chapel, 189 South J Street, Dinuba, CA 93618 with a rosary at 7:00 PM. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 10:00 AM at St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, 356 N Villa Ave, Dinuba, CA 93618. Interment will follow at Smith Mountain Cemetery, 42088 Road 100, Dinuba, CA 93618.
Lucy will be remembered for her warmth, her quiet strength, and the way she made others feel deeply loved — whether through a kind word, a home-cooked meal, or a handmade gift. Her legacy lives on in every person who was blessed to know her.
