Joe Victor Gomez Sr.

Joe Victor Gomez Sr., 92, a lifelong Avondale resident, born July 28, 1928 passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family at home on October 26, 2020. Preceded in death by: parents Albina Solano Gomez and Donaciano Torres Gomez, grandson Jesse Benjamin Gomez, siblings, Connie Guerrero, Mary Lou Maese and, in-laws Sam Guerrero, Silverio Finn, Dora and Eugene Smith, Lena and Willie Meehan, and Martha Vazquez. Mr. Gomez is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Alice Gomez, Avondale, CO; daughter Diana (Lenny) Chavez, Wheat Ridge, CO, sons Joe Victor Gomez Jr., Lakewood, CO; and Rudy Gomez (Sandy Rojas), Denver, CO., Grandchildren: Marlene Chavez, Tammy Chavez (Bill Arnold), Brian Chavez, Carrie Gomez, Sara Gomez, and Joe Victor Gomez III (Nathali Cueva), all of Denver, CO. Great grandchildren, Brianna Chavez, Viviana Chavez-Lovato, Kaitlyn Chavez, Christopher Gomez, Jeremiah Gomez, and Joey Victor Gomez IV, all of Denver, CO. Siblings: Athleen (A.T.) Finn, Pueblo, CO; Julian “July” (Joan) Gomez, Avondale, CO; and Betty Jane (Jose) Martinez, Loveland, CO. Brother in-law John (Kay) Sanchez, Thornton, CO. Joe is Padrino to 16 Godchildren and is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members. Joe retired from the former Pueblo Army Depot where he was a surveillance inspector for 32 years. During his service he was awarded the Department of The Army Decoration for Meritorious Civilian Service, for taking life saving action for a fellow civilian employee. His passions were the meticulous care of his home, lawn and yard at the corner of James Street and North Lane in Avondale. He also had a passion for cars and kept them in the same meticulous condition. Joe loved his music, especially hip hop & jazz; Bill Black, Louie Prima and Lionel Hampton. In his younger days he could dance in a way that would put today’s “dancing with the stars” to shame! He had a style of dress that was just as impressive. We’ll miss the many heartfelt memories; family gatherings, trips to California to visit family, vacation to Italy for Joe & Alice’s 50th wedding anniversary and Rome to see Pope St. John Paul II, exploring different cities in Mexico, particularly Guanjauanto, Mexico (Joe’s ancestral land). Our family time with him will be missed; but not forgotten. We extend a heartfelt thank you to the Sangre De Cristo Hospice, for their care and compassion, with special thanks to Heidi his caregiver. Funeral Mass, 9:30 a.m Wednesday, November 4, 2020 Sacred Heart Church, Avondale. Father Joseph Vigil, Celebrant, Internment Roselawn Cemetery, following the Guidelines temperatures will be taken and masks required.