Eloisa Gomez

On Wednesday, June 29, 2016 our precious Ama, Eloisa Valdez Gomez with her family at her side went to be with God. Ama was born on December 17, 1930 in Zaragoza Coahuila, Mexico. Ama moved to Houston, Texas in March of 1968 with her husband and children. Ama was one of 10 children born to Andres and Maria Valdez. Ama is preceded in death by her sons, infant German and Gustavo; parents, siblings (Carmela Gonzalez, Ramon Valdez, Consuelo Rodriguez and Andres Valdez Jr).

Ama is survived by her husband of 68 years, Gonzalo Gomez, siblings, Arturo Valdez, Arnulfo Valdez, Lazaro Valdez, Concepcion Galindo, and Enriqueta Diaz. Ama’s children: Guadalupe, Gilberto (Aurora), Gustavo + (Jovita), Gonzalo Jr. (Rosalinda), Guillermo (Brenda), Gerardo (Juanita), Griselda Dieter (Chris), Eloisa Gonzalez (Steve), German (Denise).

Grandchildren: Abraham (Sandra), Melissa Esparza (Jose), Ruben, Aurora (Dario), Gilberto Jr. (Sofia), Gustavo ll, Margarita, Gonzalo lll, Gabriel, Angelica, Sergio, Gabriela, Griselda, Reynaldo (Lori), Christina Eloisa Cardenas (Jose), Steve Jr., Marisa, Ruben.

Great Grandchildren: Abraham Jr., Gabriel, Angelina, Armani, Andres, Eliana, Yanita, Daisy, Larissa, Laura, Liliana, Dario Jr. Ian, Jiselle, Gilberto lll, Gianna, Nathan, and Ariana Eloisa.

Ama is also survived by many nephews and nieces that loved her dearly.

Special thanks to Maria Guadalupe (Lupita) Salinas for caring for Ama.

Ama was employed as a supervisor by Pritchard Industries Southwest, INC. for many years and reluctantly retired at the age of 82. Ama enjoyed working and took great pride in her job.

Two of Ama’s greatest personal accomplishments was becoming a United States citizen and learning how to drive. Ama took it upon herself to take driving lessons at Sears in 1974, while all of her children were in school and at work. She finished her driving course and got her license before sharing her great joy with the family. Her sons rewarded her with a car as a gift.

Ama was adored and loved by her family and friends and she will be missed immensely. We love you Ama!

The family will receive loved ones and friends on Wednesday, July 6th from 5-9 PM at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home with a Celebration of Life Services at 7 PM. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, July 7th at 10 AM in the Grand Chapel of Forest Park Lawndale. Interment will follow at Hollywood Cemetery 3506 North Main 77009.