Mr. Fortunato Gomez Jr. passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at the age of 85.  He was the 2nd born in his family to Fortunato and Christina Gomez in Milam County, Texas.  Fortunato was a graduate of Fox Tech High School.  He served his country as a member of the U.S. Marine Corps  and went on to work at Kelly Air Force Base, retiring after 40 years of civil service.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Angelica Talamantez; brothers: Henry Gomez and John Gomez.

Fortunato was a devoted and loving husband and is survived by his wife of 57 years, Terri Gomez. Our uncle also known as Uncle Nato, Uncle Corte and Uncle Jr was a quiet, loving, kind person who cheered for the Spurs. He had a strong Catholic faith and he will be deeply missed by his nephews, nieces and great-nephews and great-nieces.

FUNERAL SERVICES

Sunday, October 22, 2023

Visitation will begin at 4:00pm

Rosary to be recited at 5:00pm

The Angelus Funeral Home Chapel

1119 N. St. Mary's St.

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Monday, October 23, 2023

Funeral Mass to be offered at 10:00am

Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church

3107 N. St. Mary's St.

Interment will follow in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

with military honors

MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to

St. Monica's Catholic Church, 501 North St, Converse, TX 78109

or to the Alzheimer's Association San Antonio & South Texas Chapter

1100 Northwest Loop 410, Suite 302, San Antonio, TX 78213