Our beloved Raul Gomez, a classic rock lover, proud catholic, and accomplished father and grandfather was called home on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 due to complications of the aftermath of COVID-19, but fought hard to be with us today.
Born in Mexicali, Mexico on November 26, 1958 to his endeared Mother, Cecilia Donato, whose strength carried on Raul and his 8 brothers & sisters after their father, Ricardo Gomez, died when Raul was around the age of 17. Raul was an extraordinary man who loved his family dearly and had unwavering love for his wife, Rosa, and his five children. His eldest son, Raul Gomez Jr. and three of which he gladly took in from the ages of 1-7: Alan, Kimberly, and Jeanette. He raised them as his very own with open arms and all his heart. Years later, life blessed him with his greatest pride and joy, the youngest, Rita Gomez, who he leaves behind at just 16 years old.
At 62 years old, Raul worked longs days and nights to ensure his family was taken care of and always reminded his children of the real riches of life: family, love, unity, and MUSIC. His spirit will live on through one of his many Classic Rock jams teaching his children the power of healing through good music. We hope that through this, we can find strength from his example.
We wish to thank you for the comforting expressions of sympathy extended to us for our beloved Raul.
Your thoughts, and prayers are deeply appreciated and we shall cherish them forever.
Raul’s wish was to be buried in Montebello, CA where his beloved grandparents, Enrique y Rita Garcia (both deceased) are buried. They helped raise him into the wonderful man we all knew and loved. This wish has been made possible thanks to the generous plot donation from his Mother, Cecilia Donato (living), with the help and support of her granddaughter, Karol Sandoval, and all of Raul’s family.
Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped fund this funeral through donations to family or the gofundme.org page, and those who assisted in arrangements of the funeral details. We are eternally grateful to each and every one of you.
We wish you all peace, love, and good health at all times.
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