Marcela M. Gomez

Marcela M. Gomez, born on March 5, 1935, in Carrizo Springs, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on September 14, 2024, at the age of 89. Marcela lived a life of faith, love, and service to her family and community.

A devoted member of Second Chance Christian Church, Marcela was a passionate prayer warrior, serving in the prayer intercessor group where she found great joy in praying for others. Her unwavering faith and love for God were evident to all who knew her.

In her early years, Marcela worked at Kelly Air Force Base, where she proudly contributed to fixing airplanes. Outside of work, she was a woman of many talents. She loved to spend her time sewing, crafting beautiful flowers, and singing hymns to the Lord. Marcela found joy in simple pleasures like fishing, bowling, watching her favorite novelas, and playing bingo. She also had a special talent for baking cakes and was known for the time she lovingly devoted to her family. Playing the lottery together was one of the many ways she shared her life with her loved ones.

Marcela was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Catarino B. Gomez, her parents, Santos and Francisca Moreno, and other cherished family members.

She is survived by her daughters and sons: Maria G. (Raymond Garcia), Azalia G. Lupercio, Sulema G. Longoria; Catarino B. III Gomez (Elsa), Steve Gomez (Susana O.), Ernest Gomez (Gloria), Marcela G. (Edmund Quinones (aka Precious), and Veronica Gomez (Edward Cantù); her siblings, Rosalio Moreno (Martha) and sister Maria de Jesus (James McQuoid). Marcela’s legacy of love continues through her numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

Marcela touched the lives of so many with her kindness, faith, and generous spirit. She will forever be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and devoted servant of God. Her family and friends will hold dear the memories of her endless love, her comforting prayers, and her steadfast faith.

We will never forget you, Mom. Your love, wisdom, and devotion to both God and family will live in our hearts forever. Rest in peace.

There will be a Visitation held Monday, September 23, 2024 from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm, with a Prayer Service at 7:00 pm at Funeraria Del Angel Trevino Funeral Home, 226 Cupples Road, San Antonio, TX 78237. On Tuesday, September 24, 2024 our doors will open at 8:30 am with a Chapel Service beginning at 10:00 am, followed by burial at San Fernando Cemetery II, 746 Castroville Rd, San Antonio, TX 78237.