Carl Eric Gomez, 56, passed away peacefully, with his loved
ones by his side on Wednesday March 8 th , 2023 in Clifton, CO.
He bravely lost his short battle with Interstitial Lung Disease.
Carl was born Carl Eric Gomez on June 4 th 1966 in Grand
Junction, CO to Francisco Valentino Gomez and Rosalia Virginia
Guzman. He grew up in the Grand Junction community and
attended schools in the Grand Valley. He also lived in Portland,
OR.
Carl worked as a drywaller/hanger most of his life, yet he had
many trades in the construction field as well.
Carl enjoyed many hobbies including: fishing at the river and
lakes here in Grand Junction, bicycle riding, hunting, camping,
taking long walks, wood carving, shooting guns, archery,
listening to his oldies music and football, he absolutely loved
his Denver Broncos no matter what!!!!
He had a great sense of humor and was quite a prankster, he
loved to play jokes and pranks on people and see the reactions
on their faces, and start laughing. He had a soft heart for stray
animals and was always the first to feed them. Carl was always
willing to lend a helping hand whenever needed.
Carl was a devoted father, he always looked forward to
spending quality time with his youngest son “Elias” and loved
receiving calls and getting visits from his eldest children who
lived out of town. He had lots of friends and relatives whom he
stayed close to through the years and whom he could count on.
He was a social bug, he loved people all together.
Carl will be greatly missed by all his family, friends and loved
ones. His presence will be remembered as strong, helpful,
energetic, and above all a survivor through many situations in
his life. He will continue to live in our hearts forever.
He is survived by his daughters: Ciera Gomez of Portland OR,
Rosalia Gomez of Los Angeles CA, Angelina Gomez of
Bentonville AR, Katherine Ann Tucker of Denver CO and Sons
Jonatan Gomez of Wichita KS, Elias Manuel Gomez of Grand
Junction CO. Sisters Andrea Gomez Duarte (Michael) of Denver
CO, Ericka Gomez (Genaro) of Grand Junction CO and brother
Francisco Valentino Gomez Jr. of Denver CO. Grandchildren
Santos, Hugo, Mariah, Isaiah, Jordan, Elisa, Laylah, Amia.
Godchildren Valentino Gomez-Guerrero, Andreas Rivera, and
Selena Gomez all of Grand Junction CO., and several special
nieces, nephews, cousins and his companion friend Willie Ann
Harrell who all loved him very much.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Carl Eric
Gomez JR., brother Edward Lee Guzman and sister Carmen
Gomez-Guerrero.
Services will take place March 23, 2023 from 5-7 pm at the
Journey Church (Riverside Community Church), 520 W.
Colorado Avenue, Grand Junction CO 81501 with a graveside
service March 24, 2023 from 12-2 pm at the Orchard Mesa
Cemetery followed by a potluck style, celebration of life from 4-
7 pm back at the Journey Church.
Thursday, March 23, 2023
5:00 - 7:00 pm (Mountain time)
The Journey Church Grand Junction
Friday, March 24, 2023
12:00 - 2:00 pm (Mountain time)
Orchard Mesa Cemetery
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