A former Pagosa Springs resident and Archuleta County landowner, he passed away at the home of his sister, Genevieve in Blanco, N.M. with his beloved family, siblings and nieces and nephews surrounding him.
His is survived by a son, Tim Gomez and his wife, Tarra of Blanco; daughter, Tina Gomez of Bloomfield, N.M.; son, Joseph and wife JoJo of Flora Vista, N.M.; son Celso Jr.; son Felipe Gomez and wife Jessica of Blanco; 13 grandchildren, Ramon Gomez, Tamara McPatrick, Zane and Matraca Gomez, Ruben Gomez, Korey, Lacey and Carol Hart, Monty, Kinsey, Garrett, Cade Celso and Timothy Haze Gomez ; three great-grandchildren, Chelsea, Jessie and Dillon; eight sisters, two brothers and numerous nieces and nephews; and his special caregiver and personal friend, Ruperta (Birtie) Garcia.
Celso was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 30 years, Liz; infant daughter Maria; and by his parents Cristobal and Agapita Gomez.
Recitation of the Rosary was 7 p.m. Friday, July 9, 2004 and Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 10, both at St. Rose de Lima Catholic Church in Blanco with Monsignor Leo Gomez as celebrant. Committal and burial were in Santo Niño Cemetery in Gobernador.
Celso was president of Gomez y Gomez Inc. He was known as the "Real Cowboy" and was considered a great friend to all who knew him.
In lieu of flowers, the family requested contributions be made to Northwest New Mexico Hospice, PO Box 3336, Farmington, NM 87401.
Arrangements were by Cope Memorial Chapel of Farmington.
A former Pagosa Springs resident and Archuleta County landowner, he passed away at the home of his sister, Genevieve in Blanco, N.M. with his beloved family, siblings and nieces and nephews surrounding him.
His is survived by a son, Tim Gomez and his wife, Tarra of Blanco; daughter, Tina Gomez of Bloomfield, N.M.; son, Joseph and wife JoJo of Flora Vista, N.M.; son Celso Jr.; son Felipe Gomez and wife Jessica of Blanco; 13 grandchildren, Ramon Gomez, Tamara McPatrick, Zane and Matraca Gomez, Ruben Gomez, Korey, Lacey and Carol Hart, Monty, Kinsey, Garrett, Cade Celso and Timothy Haze Gomez ; three great-grandchildren, Chelsea, Jessie and Dillon; eight sisters, two brothers and numerous nieces and nephews; and his special caregiver and personal friend, Ruperta (Birtie) Garcia.
Celso was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 30 years, Liz; infant daughter Maria; and by his parents Cristobal and Agapita Gomez.
Recitation of the Rosary was 7 p.m. Friday, July 9, 2004 and Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 10, both at St. Rose de Lima Catholic Church in Blanco with Monsignor Leo Gomez as celebrant. Committal and burial were in Santo Niño Cemetery in Gobernador.
Celso was president of Gomez y Gomez Inc. He was known as the "Real Cowboy" and was considered a great friend to all who knew him.
In lieu of flowers, the family requested contributions be made to Northwest New Mexico Hospice, PO Box 3336, Farmington, NM 87401.
Arrangements were by Cope Memorial Chapel of Farmington.
Family Members
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Gregorita Gómez Jaquez
1915–2014
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Matilde Gómez Martinez
1918–2017
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Agapita Gómez Abeyta
1919–2010
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Manuelita Amalia "Molly" Gomez Jacques
1922–2014
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Juan Cristobal Gómez Jr
1924–2008
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Maria Delfinita Gómez Chávez
1928–2008
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Maria Ruben "Ruby" Gómez Jaquez
1930–2010
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Jose Eugenio "Joe" Gomez
1930–2019
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Genevieve Juanita Gómez Candelaria
1932–2023
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