Ramon C. Gomez

Ramon C. Gomez, Age 95 of Upland, CA, died on July 27, 2011 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 6, 1916 in Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico. He lived in Guasti, California for 20 years was an Upland resident for 69 years. He served in the Army in World War II stationed in Korea/Philipines. He retired as a bus driver for the Upland School District in 1981 after 35 years. He was an active member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Upland. His lifelong love of music enabled him to play and sing in various capacities including the church choir. He played the accordion, guitar, ukulele, and learned to play the harmonica at the Upland Senior Center at the age of 80. He then joined a group that performed at the local senior centers. He was preceded in death by is wife of 68 years, Vera Gomez; parents Juan & Catalina Gomez. He is survived by his children, CeeCee Trejo, Cathy Villasenor, Ray Gomez Jr., and Pat Mendoza; sisters, Mary Hernandez, Vichi Lara; and brother, Calistro Gomez; 7 grandchildren, Anthony, Marcella, Susan, Becci, Katie, Jaime and Rickey; 6 great grandchildren, Erin, Carlotta, Gwen, Marisa, Ava and Maya. Rosary will be at 9:30 A.M., Thursday, August 4 at St. Joseph's Church in Upland with Mass at 10:00 A.M. Interment will follow at Belleview Cemetery in Ontario, California. Our family wishes to thank Charter Hospice for their comfort and loving care of our father. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to American Diabetes Association , www.diabetes.org Stone Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.