Concepcion R. Gomez
Concepcion R. Gomez, 88, of Defiance, passed away Saturday, January 14th, 2012 at Laurels of Defiance.
He was born in Brownsville, Texas on November 2, 1923, to the late Ramon and Angelita Rangel.
On Dec. 2, 1978 he married Bonnie J. (Morris) Gomez. who survives.
He had worked as a millwright at G.M. Central Foundry for 35 years. Previously he had worked at the Diehl Brewery. He came to live in Ohio in 1953.
He was very proud to have served in the U.S. Army in World War Two and was in the Normandy Invasion.
Concepcion was a life member of VFW Post # 3360, a member of the AM VETS, K of C where he helped with the fish fries, a member of St. Mary's Catholic church, the church Noodle Club, an usher at St. Mary's and a member of the UAW.
Besides his wife Bonnie surviving are: daughters: Connie (Francisco) Delbosque, Gloria Gomez, Irene (Fernando) Lancon, and Chris (Brent) Wallick all of Defiance,
sons: George Gomez of Oklahoma, Robert Gomez of Defiance, Ruben Gomez of Smyrna, Tenn., David Gomez of Bryan and Anthony Gomez of Defiance.
stepson: Ken (Sandy) McGill of Westerville, Oh.
stepdaughter: Kim (Jerry) Feeney of Maumee, Oh,
a sister: Andrea (Jorge) Rodriguez of Brownsville, Texas.
17 grandchildren,
15 step grandchildren, 6 great grand children and 3 step great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by a daughter: Marie Gomez.
Services at Lawson-Roessner Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 17th.
Friends are invited to call 2-8 Monday and 12-2 Tuesday at Lawson-Roessner.
There will be a rosary service at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.
VFW Post # 3360 will conduct honorary military rites on Tuesday.
Private burial services for the family will be in Riverside Cemetery.
Suggested memorials are to the donor's choice. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.defiancefuneralhome.com.
Visitation
JAN
16.
2:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EST)
Lawson-Roessner Funeral Home
1753 S. Clinton St.
Defiance, OH, 43512
Visitation
JAN
17.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EST)
Lawson-Roessner Funeral Home
1753 S. Clinton St.
Defiance, OH, 43512
Service
JAN
17.
2:00 PM (EST)
Lawson-Roessner Funeral Home
1753 S. Clinton St.
Defiance, OH, 43512
