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Herbert Joseph Gomez Sr.

Herbert Joseph Gomez Sr. obituary, Greenwell Spring, LA

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Herbert Gomez Obituary

Herbert Joseph Gomez Sr., a native of a Donaldsonville and a resident of Greenwell Springs, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2013 at the age of 95. He was a US Army WWII veteran- construction of the Alaskan Highway, a member of the Red Ball Express 3rd phase at Omaha Beach, and a DDay veteran. Herbert was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Exxon Piney Woods Annuitant Club where he was retired as a Riverboat Engineer. He was a loving father, brother and grandfather who will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by seven children, Herbert Gomez Jr. and wife Sherry, Brenda McGovern, Debby Gomez, David Gomez Sr. and wife Lynne, Jeff Gomez and wife Kim, Lili Gomez, and Gay Wilson and husband Randall; two brothers, Raymond Gomez and Gerald Bercegeay; 18 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Helen Monson Gomez; parents, Lily and Adam Gomez; and son, Robert "Bobby" Gomez. Visitation will be held at Greenoaks Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 from 5pm until 8 pm and resume on Thursday, August 1, 2013 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church from 9:30 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11am. Interment will follow in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Scott McGovern, Chad McGovern, David Gomez Jr., Christopher Gomez, Jonathan Menck, and Adam Taylor. Please visit www.greenoaksfunerals.com to leave condolences for the family.

Published by The Advocate from Jul. 29 to Jul. 31, 2013.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Donna and Ricky Harris

August 2, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Karen Aulds

August 1, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss he was a good friend to my dad

Lisa Granier-Welch

July 31, 2013

Herb,

So sorry to hear of your fathers passing. I know the void you feel. I lost my Dad at 20 years of age and still miss him. Tony De Marco

Tony De Marco

July 31, 2013

Herb, The RE/MAX First family is so very sorry about your loss. I see that your Dad was a strong man and I know he was very special to your large family.
May you remember the good times that was spent with him.
Wynona Squires

July 31, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all Herb.We know you will miss him.If we can help in any way, please let us know.
Sid and Suzi Gautreaux

July 30, 2013

Our thoughts are with you and your family at this time, Herb. What a full and wonderful life your father had. - Randy & Eileen Anderson

July 30, 2013

Herb, we are so sorry for your loss. Your Father sounds like a wonderful person and we know that you will miss him. We pray for peace and comfort for you and your loved ones.....now and in the days ahead.

Your friends, Darrell & Iris Davis

July 30, 2013

Sorry for your loss.
Praying for your family.

Linda Caldwell

July 30, 2013

Herb and family, we are so very sorry for your loss. Our prayers to all of you.

Sharon Hebert

July 30, 2013

We are so very sorry about your father, God bless you and your family.

Dick Brien

July 30, 2013

The entire Tucker family sends prayers!

Rudy Tucker

July 30, 2013

Hi Herb,
I just received an email about your Father. I am so sorry. He sounded like an awesome man from the obit. I know you must have been very proud of him. You will always have the special memories of him. May God be with you and your family.

Barbara Dixon

July 30, 2013

What a wonderful legacy Mr. Gomez has left behind. Mr. Gomez was a wonderful neighbor and an encouraging sight to see out in the yard. Always with a smile on his face. Cheers to 95 great years!

Angelle Jeansonne

July 30, 2013

On behalf of the Pinocci family from the early days of St. Alphonsus, please accept our sincere condolences to you and your family. Patte Pinocci Keogh

July 30, 2013

I am so very sorry to hear of your loss Herb. I know he was a wonderful man as he has a wonderful son.

Ann Keltner

July 30, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Mr. Herbert was a wonderful man and AWESOME cook. I know he and my dad are "catching up" with Mr. Donald Ray Ashford in heaven. He will be truly missed. Our prayers go out to his family.

Toni Marks

July 30, 2013

My prayers and condolences to you all. May his soul and all the soules of the faithful departed rest in peace. Still remember the good ole days. I know he will be missed. God Bless you all.

Ronald Summers

July 30, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to the Gomez family; we will keep you in our prayers.
Although we did not know the family personally we sat next to Mr. Gomez and his daughter almost every Sunday at St. Alphonsus and he was always so pleasant and greeted you with a smile. We are so sorry for your loss but hope in time
your sadness will be replaced with precious memories. Mack & Mary Ann Faul

July 30, 2013

I am truly sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you.

Bryan Loupe

July 30, 2013

Pa Herbert was a special person-He was always there for everyone and always put himself last. My prayers go to all his family .

Richard McGovern

July 30, 2013

Gay, our condolences to you at the loss of your Dad. May the moments you shared give you comfort and peace. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you, Randall, and the Gomez Family. Our thanks also for his military service to our country. God Bless, Vince and Rhenda Giaccone

Vince Giaccone

July 29, 2013

So Sorry Uncle Hebert, you will truly be missed so very much. Pawpaw spoke so well of you. You were his very best friend and I love you for that. I'm sure you two have found your way to meet up once again while mawmaw and aunt Helen! Love to all of the family ... Michelle Marie Monson Charles H Monson Jr daughter

Michelle Vought

July 29, 2013

My best wishes along with my prayers and condolences to the entire family.

James Williams

July 29, 2013

So sorry for your loss, Prayers go out to family. Uncle Herbert was a very sweet & kind man. He will be greatly missed

Kay, Gale & Wendell Gomez

July 29, 2013

Deepest condolences & prayers to family..So sorry for your loss...Heaven has gained a very special angel

Raymond & Maxine Gomez

July 29, 2013

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