Our Father and patriarch Juan De La Cruz Gomez, Jr. was welcomed into the open arms of Our Heavenly Father on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at the age of 70. Juan was born on July 30, 1950 in Corpus Christi, TX to Juan De La Cruz, Sr. and Maria Herrera Gomez.
Juan was a loving husband, a devoted father and grandfather, who was fondly referred to as “Welo”. To his nieces and nephews he was Uncle Johnny or simply Uncle John. He was a die-heart Dallas Cowboys fan, and seriously loved his Cowboys! He also loved art drawing, collecting model cars, family BBQ gatherings, and oldies music. Juan loved life, his family, and his faith. He also enjoyed and treasured everyone he surrounded himself with.
Juan was a hard-working and devoted employee to whoever had the honor to employ him. He worked for the HEB stores on Baldwin and Morgan for 23 years, 17 of those years were graveyard shift. He worked five years at a small grocery store in Annaville. He put in two yeaars with Tuloso-Midway ISD, 15 years with Robstown ISD, along with 16 years with Andrew’s Distributing. Finally three years with Taco Bell. Juan loved all his jobs and had a great work ethic. He took great pride in being a good supporter to his family.
Juan is preceeded in death by his parents Juan D. Gomez, Sr. and Maria Herrera Gomez; His First wife, Alicea Mora Gomez;
Juan is survived by his loving wife, Esther Maria H. Gomez. His four sons, Juan D. (Jennifer) Gomez, III, Daniel (Meagan) Gomez, Sr., Raul R. Gomez, and Israel D. Gomez all of Corpus Christi, Texas.
Three step-sons: Ernesto Herrera, Jr., Nick Herrera of Corpus Christi, TX, and Johnny Herrera of Robstown, TX; Three grandchildren: Daniel Gomez, Jr., Mellemina Gomez, and Ethan Gomez all of Corpus Christi, TX.
Visitation will take place at 9 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Funeraria Del Angel-Cheyenne, 549 Cheyenne Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78405 followed by Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. Services will end there at Cheyenne.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.cagemillsfuneraldirectors.com for the Gomez family.
