Fidel Gilbert Gomez, born April 24, 1931, entered eternal peace on Saturday, September 21, 2019.  Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Cecilia G. Gomez, parents, Maria Carmen and Manuel Gomez and his brothers, Anacleto, Manuel, and sisters, Alicia, Amelia, Anna and Margarita; survived by sisters, Inocencia, Juanita, Maria, Martha and Patricia.

A U.S. Marine, he was recognized for valiant service, in the Korean Conflict and awarded a Purple Heart, for injuries sustained at the Chosin Reservoir, while assigned to the First Marine Division, Fox 2/7.  Fidel formed lifelong bonds with his brothers of Fox 2/7, avidly attending reunions across the country, honoring this unit's history of distinguished service.

Fidel is survived by his children and their spouses; Anna Gomez, Linda and Joe Freeman, Diana and Douglass Harmon and Gilbert and Lizette Gomez.  Endearingly regarded as "Papo", he is fondly remembered by grandchildren (and spouses); Mark, Jason, Sandra, Jennifer (Fernando), Catherine (Jacob), Natalie (Chad), Jerome (Daiana), Naomi (Michael), Justin (Kylee), Benjamin (Andrea), Dominic, Leah; and by ten great grandchildren fortunate to have Papo in their lives and the legacy of his story.

Papo, gracias por su amor.

Semper Fi

We extend our gratitude to the staff of Vitas Palliative Care.

FUNERAL SERVICES

Visitation will begin on Monday, October 7, at 6:00 P.M. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 P.M. at the Angelus Chapel.  Funeral Mass will be offered on Tuesday, October 8, at 12:30 P.M. at St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church.  Interment will follow in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with military honors.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Central Catholic High School Scholarship Fund.