Minerva "Minnie" Guadalupe Hernandez Gomez was a caring wife, partner, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.  She left us suddenly on April 15, 2022 at the age of 75.

Minerva was born on September 1, 1946 in Texas City, Texas and graduated from Texas City High School.  She met her late husband Frank soon after high school graduation and they were married shortly after.  After residing in Galveston county, the family relocated to Houston where she raised her family.  Twelve years after her husband's passing, Minerva met Richard 1994 and have been together until her passing.  Minerva retired from Walmart in 2005 and relocated to San Antonio in 2006.  Minerva was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016, which greatly deteriorated her health. She fought bravely until her death.

Minerva is preceded in death by her husband, Frank Gomez, her parents, Jose Hernandez and Teresa Cardenas Hernandez.

Minerva is survived by her caring partner/companion, Richard Martinez.  Her daughters, Diane Carreiro and Yvonne Jarkesy.  Grandchildren, Michael Gomez, Joey Hall, George Jarkesy III, Maximus Jarkesy and Olivia Jarkesy.  Sister, Rachel Salinas.  Nieces and Nephews, Guillermo Salinas, Mary Ellen Salinas, Benito Salinas and Carolyn Salinas.

Funeral Services

Wednesday, April 27, 2022

All services will be held at

St Matthew's Catholic Church

10703 Wurzbach Road

San Antonio, Texas 78230

Visitation from 12:30pm-1:15pm

Rosary 1:15pm

Funeral Mass to be offered at 1:30pm

Services will conclude at the church

Memorial Contributions

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in our mother's name to:

WINGS at www.texaswings.org