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Abelicio Gomez, a resident of Los Lunas, formally of Pueblitos, NM and Albuquerque, passed away at the age of 80 on Tuesday, October 22, 2002. Abelicio was the son of Nicanora Perelta Gomez and Ruperto Gomez. He was a member of the Catholic Church. He proudly served his country with the United States Army during WWII where he was honored with a Purple Heart. He then went on to serve his family. He retired from Sandia Base after 30 years of outstanding service. Abelicio was a great man, filled with laughter and love for his family. He hunted all his life until three years ago when he became ill. We will all miss him dearly. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Carmen Gomez; his six children, Rupert; Jerry; Victor and his wife, Inez; Cynthia; Diane Martinez; and Shirley Marks; three sisters, Nila Baca; Mary Gutierrez; and Helen Cordova; his 14 grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. He is also survived by his loving nieces and nephews whom were a big part of his life. A viewing will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2002 from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Romero Funeral Home in Belen and on Sunday, October 27, 2002 at 4:00 p.m. with a Rosary following at 5:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church on Monday, October 28, at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at 1:30pm at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. We love you Daddy and we will never forget you! Your Silliness will live on in all of us forever. Pallbearers will be Victor, Rupert, Abe, Christopher, Vicente Marks, and Robert Marquez. Honorary Pallbearers will be Alfonso Morales, Jesus Gomez, and Jerry. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM 87002.
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