Nelson Gomez

Nelson Gomez, 65, our beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend of many entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 18, 2015. Nelson was educated in the Laredo public schools, having graduated from Martin High School in 1969. He proudly served in the US Marine Corps from 1970 thru 1972 as a CPL with a tour in the Vietnam War and was stationed in Okinawa until his Honorary Discharge. Upon his many community service memberships, they include membership in the LULAC Council No. 7, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Telephone Pioneers of America. He attended Laredo Junior College upon his return from the war until 1974, having subsequently joined the workforce at Southwestern Bell (AT&T) from that year until his retirement in 2009. An honorable, strong, energetic and self-giving man who will be remembered for his infectious smile and charisma. Only he could immediately light up the mood in the room with his presence. Forever you shall remain in the hearts and minds of all who knew you and loved you. May you rest in peace. Nelson was preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Herminia Gomez. He is survived by his children, Nelson Gomez Jr., Nelda Gomez, Monica Gomez; companion, Rosario Lozano, grandchildren, Nayeli Reyes-Gomez, Isabella Lozano; siblings, Ivan (Sara) Gomez, Ricardo (Amparo) Gomez, David (Lina) Carreon, Ramon Gomez, Raymundo Solis, Josefina Solis, Ernestina (Rodolfo) Solis-Garcia, Eliseo Solis; as well as other family members, Javier (Adriana) Lozano, and Clarisa Lozano; as well as by numerous nieces, nephews, other beloved relatives and friends. Visitation will be held Sunday, June 21, 2015 at Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels, 1410 Jacaman Road from 5 to 9 in the evening. A Rosary will be held at 7 in the evening. Funeral procession will depart at 8 a.m. on Monday, June 22, 2015 from the funeral home to San Luis Rey Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 8:30 a.m. Interment will follow at the Veteran's Section in the Laredo City Cemetery. Military Honors will be provided by the American Legion Post 59 and the US Marine Corps Flag Detail. Pallbearers will be: Nelson Gomez, Jr., Javier Lozano, Jr., Juan Paz, Juan Jose Lazcano, Jr., Reynaldo "Nando" Veliz, Jerry "Cat" Cabello, Gerardo A. Cabello, and Rey Macias. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Jose "Cat" Coronado, and Clarisa Lozano. You may express your condolences to the family online at: www.joejacksonfuneralchapels.com Arrangements are under the care and direction of the funeral service professionals at Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels, 1410 Jacaman Rd., Laredo, Texas 78041, (956) 722-8850.