Phil R. Gomez
August 2, 1947 — March 17, 2006
Phillip "Phil" R. Gomez, 58 of Las Cruces, NM passed away peacefully Friday March 17, 2006 at his home. He was born August 2, 1947 in Las Cruces, NM to Sam and Edwina Gomez. He graduated Las Cruces High School in 1965 and then attended New Mexico State University where he earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in 1972. Phil served his country in the U.S. Army Reserve being H...
Phillip "Phil" R. Gomez, 58 of Las Cruces, NM passed away peacefully Friday March 17, 2006 at his home. He was born August 2, 1947 in Las Cruces, NM to Sam and Edwina Gomez. He graduated Las Cruces High School in 1965 and then attended New Mexico State University where he earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in 1972. Phil served his country in the U.S. Army Reserve being Honorably Discharged in 1973 with the rank of 1st Lieutenant. In 1977 he was selected as an Outstanding Young Man of America for his superior leadership and exceptional service to the community. He earned his Realtor license in 1979, before going to work for Warner Lambert. He was currently employed by DEX Media. He loved being outdoors and was a professional B.A.S.S. fisherman. Phil was a member of the Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. As a Brother Knight Phil was the District Deputy of district #12, and was the Knight of the Year Council #1226 in 1996. Serving as a Brother Knight, Phil gave back to our community over and over, reaching from Las Cruces, throughout the State, to Mexico. He showed the value of unity, leadership and teamwork to the youth of our community by revitalizing the Squire Youth Group and being the Coach of the Knights Hockey team. He will be missed by all that knew him, loved him and those who sought guidance in his words. "We're brothers in the true sense of fraternity-of being Christian soldiers of the Knights of Columbus." He is survived by his lo...
Phillip "Phil" R. Gomez, 58 of Las Cruces, NM passed away peacefully Friday March 17, 2006 at his home. He was born August 2, 1947 in Las Cruces, NM to Sam and Edwina Gomez. He graduated Las Cruces High School in 1965 and then attended New Mexico State University where he earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in 1972. Phil served his country in the U.S. Army Reserve being Honorably Discharged in 1973 with the rank of 1st Lieutenant. In 1977 he was selected as an Outstanding Young Man of America for his superior leadership and exceptional service to the community. He earned his Realtor license in 1979, before going to work for Warner Lambert. He was currently employed by DEX Media. He loved being outdoors and was a professional B.A.S.S. fisherman. Phil was a member of the Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. As a Brother Knight Phil was the District Deputy of district #12, and was the Knight of the Year Council #1226 in 1996. Serving as a Brother Knight, Phil gave back to our community over and over, reaching from Las Cruces, throughout the State, to Mexico. He showed the value of unity, leadership and teamwork to the youth of our community by revitalizing the Squire Youth Group and being the Coach of the Knights Hockey team. He will be missed by all that knew him, loved him and those who sought guidance in his words. "We're brothers in the true sense of fraternity-of being Christian soldiers of the Knights of Columbus." He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years Judy C. Gomez of the family home, son Micheal S. Gomez of Santa Fe, NM and daughter Marcella Montoya of Las Cruces, NM. He is also survived by one brother; Samuel Gomez of Albuquerque, NM two sisters; Cynthia Gomez of Gallup, NM and Cecilia Marquez of Albuquerque, NM and by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. A visitation will be held Sunday March 19, 2006 from 5-7 PM at Getz Funeral Home with a prayer vigil to follow at 7 PM also at Getz. The mass will be given Monday at 10 AM at the St. Genevieve's Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest memorial Gardens Cemetery. Officiating will be Fr. Ray Flores. Pallbearers will be members of the Knights of Columbus and former Squire Youth Group Members. PDF Printable Version
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