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Obituary for GOMEZ


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday August 31, 2008

Joe "Tito" Gomez, 69, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Friday, August 29, 2008. He is survived by his sister, Alice Badillo; brothers, Tony Gomez and wife, Emma, all of El Paso, TX, Fred Gomez and wife, Vickie, of Albuquerque; sisters-in-law, Evelyn Gomez of Pico Rivera, CA, Gertie Gomez, and Mary Lou Gomez, both of Albuquerque; nieces Theresa Medoro, Helen Padilla, Conchie Halas, and Maxine DiBernardo; nephews Richard and Mando Padilla; and many other nieces and nephews; long and loyal friend, Leroy Chavez; and a large, extended family. Mr. Gomez was preceded in death by his parents, Concha and Antonio Gomez; sister, Margaret Chavez; and brothers, Alfred, Robert, Eloy, and Billy Gomez. Tito preceded his sister, Emma Padilla, in death by sixteen hours and went to await her in Heaven with open arms. Joe graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1958. He retired from the City of Albuquerque with 26 years of civilian service in the Police Department. Mass will be celebrated, Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at 10:00 am at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 5310 Claremont NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Rosary will be recited, Monday, September 1, 2008 at 7:00 pm at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Mr. Gomez's family would like to thank the staff at Las Palomas Nursing and Rehab Facility for all their care and support. French Mortuary, Inc. 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500 www.frenchmortuary.com


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