Mark Christopher Gomez, 49, a resident of Grant County, NM

Category: Obituaries Obituaries
Published: 08 May 2023 08 May 2023

gomezpicOn April 29 Mark went to be with his Heavenly Father and re-unite with his son Jason. Mark was an amazing person who always loved whole heartedly. He always had a smile and knew how to make you laugh. Mark had the biggest heart and would make everyone feel loved, he was always there when someone needed a smile, a hug, or a laugh. Mark loved his family, and had been enjoying spending time with his grandkids. Everyone has fond memories of him listening to his Metallica music. He loved to cook and was ready to feed everyone who came over, his red chili was the best! Mark worked at GRMC as an environmental specialist, where he had made many friends.

He is survived by his parents Tommy (Catherine) and Rita Gomez; his children…Alyssa, Eric, Ryan Gomez (Yasmine), and Mariyah Gomez (Francisco); his sisters Melanie (David) and Priscilla Gomez; stepsister Jasmine, Aujanae and step brother Justin; grandchildren Antonio, Joseph, Abigale Grijalva, Avianna and Xzavian Aguilera and Mateo Gomez; his nieces and nephews, Davinity Gomez, Ezekiel Reese, Ailani Reese, Xoemi Reese, Brandon(Aliyah) Reese, Cory Reese, Felicia Reese and Baby Freya.

Preceded in death by his son Jason; his paternal grandparents Manuel and Priscilla Gomez; maternal grandparents David and Natalia Armijo; his aunts Nancy Gomez and Judy Gonzales; Uncles Henry (Moto) Gomez and his cousins Thomas Lee Sanchez and Andrew Gomez.

Visitation will be Friday, May 12 from 5-6pm at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with the holy rosary to commence at 6 with Dr. Gilbert Arizaga reciting.  he funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, May 13 at 10 am at St. Francis Newman Center with Father Bartholomew Ezenwelem officiating. Concluding service and interment will take place at St. Vincent Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers are Ryan and Eric Gomez, Brandon and Cory Reese, Emilio Gomez, David Armijo, Gabriel Gallegos, Roland Madrid, and Justin Reese. Honorary pallbearers are Mariyah Gomez, Alyssa and Melanie Gomez, Francisco Aguilera, Efren Duran, Elmer Flores, and Rigo Rodriguez.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels “Trusted care for the ones you love” ~ 575-537-0777.  To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com.

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