Valerie Ann Gomez, 46 of Benton, passed away March 12, 2016. She was born July 29, 1969 in San Antonio, Texas, to Patrick Salvador Fuentes and Angelina D. Davila. She loved to dance, playing basketball and modeling. Valerie enjoyed golfing with her husband and spending time with family and friends and loved to teach. She is survived by her husband, Miguel Gomez of eleven years; mother, Angelina and husband, Lorenzo Mireles; five children, Sarenity Gomez, Domingo Mata III, Christian Miguel Gomez, Adrian Rene Mata, and Xavier Miguel Gomez; brother, Andrew Luna, and a host of friends and relatives. Valerie was preceded in death by her father and brother; Patrick S. Fuentes, Jr. The Visitation will begin on Friday, March 18, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. at Trevino Funeral Home, 226 Cupples Road with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. that same evening. The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, March 19, 2016 at San Martin De Porres Catholic Church. All services will conclude at the church.