Danny Roy Gomez, 59, a resident of Santa Clara, NM entered eternal rest Monday, October 1, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his family.  He was born January 6, 1959 in Silver City, NM. Danny will never be forgotten. He was the kindest man with the biggest heart.  He is loved dearly and will be missed immensely by all who knew him. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, son, brother, and grandfather.  He cherished his wife Dawn and cared lovingly for all his family. Danny loved his music and cheering for the Dodgers and yelling at his Giants to “catch the darn ball!”  He also truly loved his work at Bayard Elementary, where all the children loved him as much as he loved them. Brother Danny always remembered where he came from, the neighborhood surrounding “La Capilla Hill” in south Silver City.  We thank God for the time he had here on earth blessing all of us.

He is survived by his loving wife, Dawn C. Gomez of the family home; his mother, Jennie G. Austin of Santa Clara; two sons, Diego Chavez of Mimbres; Daniel Chavez and wife Elizabeth of Mimbres; one daughter, Amanda Torres and husband Rosendo Sr. of Bayard; eleven grandchildren, Breanna, Rosendo Jr., Albert, Levi, Samuel, Nico, Jose, Karlyna, EJ, Mauricio, and Luis; one great granddaughter, Maddison; four brothers, Guillermo Chavez (youngest) of Santa Clara; Arthur Gomez (oldest) and wife Rosie of Tucson,  AZ; Joe Portillo and wife Barbara of Tucson, AZ; Richard Portillo and wife Dorothy of Las Cruces; four sisters, Virginia Ponce and husband Bob Ponce of Silver City; Maria Arellano of Santa Clara; Dorothy Swapp and husband Ronald of Silver City; Connie Chavez and companion Jason Bray of Silver City. He was preceded in death by his father, Clifton Austin; his brother, Johnny Portillo.

Visitation will be Thursday, October 4 from 5-6pm at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with the holy rosary being recited by Deacon Art Gutierrez at 6pm. The funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, October 5 at 8am at Infant Jesus Shrine with Father Mike Williams officiating.  Cremation will follow immediately. Inurnment will take place at St. Vincent Catholic cemetery. Pallbearers will be Pete Castillo, Arthur Gomez, Joe Portillo, Rosendo Torres Sr., Guillermo Chavez, Rosendo Torres Jr., Buddy Castillo. Honorary pallbearers will be Tomas Gomez, and Albert Torres. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory “Trusted care for the ones you love” ~ 575-537-0777. To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com.