David G. Gomez, Sr.

Gomez, David G., Sr., 73, of Big Spring, died on Friday, September 1, 2000, in a local hospital. Rosary service will be 7:30 PM Sunday, September 3, 2000 at Nalley-Pickle Welch Funeral Home. Funeral mass will be at 11:00 AM Monday, September 4, 2000, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rev. James Plagens, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olive Memorial Park. He was born on February 16, 1927 in Sweetwater, Texas and married Delores Martinez. Mr. Gomez owned and operated Carlos Restaurant, retiring in 1996. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was active with the Knights of Columbus in the 1960's and 1970's, was an honorary member of the Chicano Golf Association and had served on the Board of Directors for Howard College. Mr. Gomez had served in the United States Navy. Survivors include his wife, Delores Gomez of Big Spring; two sons, David G. Gomez, Jr. and Mark Gomez and two daughters, Julia Gomez and Karla Gomez all of Big Spring; two brothers, Fabian Gomez and Charlie Gomez both of Los Angeles, California; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fabian and Julia Gaitan Gomez. Pallbearers will be Al Mendez, Bobby Sherman, Buster Eden, Louie Puga, Edward Mendez and Ray Navarette. Honorary pallbearers will be Jody Flores and Fred Castillo. Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home.,