Rafael Gomez
September 27, 1938 — February 15, 2013
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Rafael O. Gomez, Jr., 74, was born September 27, 1938 in Santa Rosa, TX. He died peacefully at his residence Friday, February 15, 2013.
He is survived by his son, Jorge (Melinda) Gomez, daughters, Belen (Guadalupe) Montelongo, Belinda (Heriberto) Sanchez, Melissa (Jose Badillo) Valdez, and Elizabeth Gomez. He is also survived by his sister, San Juanita (Rolando) Gamez. Also surviving him are 20 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Rafael is preceded in death by his wife, Eloiza, parents, Rafael and Otila Gomez, sisters, Ofelia Rodriguez and Soila Segura.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, February 16 and Sunday, February 17 with Holy Rosary at 7 p.m. both days.
Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Monday, February 18, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Santa Rosa, TX.
Burial will follow at San Nombre Cemetery in Santa Rosa.