Jose Reyes Gomez

On April 20, 2019, in the early morning Jose passed away peacefully at his home in Riverside, California surrounded by his immediate family. Jose was born in Mexico and resided in Southern California throughout his teenage years and his adult life. After a valiant battle with cancer Jose is survived by his loving wife Maria “Teresa” Gomez of 53 years; sons John “Juan” and Victor Gomez three grandchildren Cassandra, Johnny and Bobby and four great grandchildren Adrian, Isabella, Ivan and Malakai.

Jose is one of 16 children born in Guanajuato, Mexico and raised in Santa Monica, California; his death is preceded by his parents Ricardo and Altagracia Gomez. Jose married the love of his life Maria “Teresa” and settled in San Pedro and Carson before moving on to Riverside, California. Our beloved Father was an inspiration to us all and he mentored numerous couples, nieces and nephews throughout his life. Jose was also part of the Marriage Encounters program with his wife and guided young couples at the start of their marriage. Jose was also a Godfather/”Nino” to numerous children and was always present when you needed him. Jose was an avid Dodger fan, when the Dodgers were not on television, you can count on him listening to the Dodgers on his transistor radio. Jose loved his family and friends; he had a passion for family gatherings and “fiestas” at his home in Riverside. He will be deeply missed by all who had an opportunity to know him.

Memorial service and viewing will be held May 3, 2019, at 2-3 P.M. at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel in Rancho Palos Verdes, following the service, interment to follow at Green Hills Memorial Park located at 27501 South Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes, California 90275.