He is preceded in death by his father Manuel Gomez Sr. and his son Daniel Gomez and his son Jonathan Gomez.
He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Ofelia R. Gomez, married in 1973; mother Consuelo Gomez; daughter Laura Alvarez (David); son Paul Gomez (Janna); grandchildren Isabella Alvarez, David C. Alvarez; Mason Gomez, Luna Gomez, Layla Gomez; Adeline Gomez, Elliot Gomez and numerous nieces and nephew; sister Irene Villapando and sister Cynthia Gomez.
After attending and graduating from Stephen F. Austin High School, Houston, Texas he enlisted in the United States Army in the year 1970. After basic training he was stationed at the hospital in Bad Tolz, Germany until 1973. Manuel worked at the Veteran's Hospital in Houston in the pharmacy department and later joined the U.S. Postal Service as a letter carrier. Manuel studied at SMU and received a degree in Computer Technology. He worked at the post office in the computer department. He retired in 2007. During his retirement he was a master wood crafter and made several beautiful pieces of furniture. He was an artist.
Manuel left a mark in everyone's heart and will be forever cherished.
To Papa:
Papa was a very kind loving person. He always helped with whatever he could. He made sure me and my brother were happy and took us out when he could, whether it was Pei Wei or Marble Slab ice cream he always got us something. He will be missed but i know that he is always here to watch over us.
Love,
Isabella
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