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.
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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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