Martin Paul Gomez

83, passed away March 4, 2010 in Chandler AZ. He was preceded in death by son Carlos Gomez and grandson Scotty Tennison. Martin is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Armida Gomez; son Martin A. Gomez (Sue), daughter Sylvia Tennison; daughter-in-law Sherry Gomez and daughter Lorraine Brown (Ed “Bud”); ten grandchildren; six great grandchildren; sisters Mary Perez, Mercy Ayala and Tillie Gonzalez; brother Mike Gomez and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held 5:00pm to 8:00pm Tuesday, March 9, 2010 in the Chapel of East Resthaven Park Mortuary, 4310 E. Southern Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85042 with a Rosary beginning at 6:30pm. Funeral Service will be held 10:30am, Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at St. Edward's Catholic Church, 4410 E. Southern Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85042 Interment will follow at East Resthaven Park Cemetery.

CROSSING THE BAR

Sunset and evening star,

and one clear call for me!

And may there be no

moaning of the bar,

When I put out to sea,

but such a tide as moving

seems asleep,

too full for sound and foam,

when that which drew from

out the boundless deep

turns again home.

Twilight and evening bell,

And after that the dark!

And may there be no

sadness of farewell,

When I embark;

For tho' from out our

bourne of Time and Place

The flood may bear me far,

I hope to see my Pilot face to face

When I have crossed the bar.

by Lord Alfred Tennyson