Carl Erik Gomez
Obituaries
The Daily Sentinel page 6B - March 19, 2023
Carl Eric Gomez, 56,
passed away peacefully,
with his loved ones by his
side on Wednesday, March
8, 2023 in Clifton, CO. He
bravely lost his short battle
with Interstitial Lung
Disease.
Carl was born Carl Eric Gomez on June 4, 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 dry waller/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, and Amia. Godchildren,
Valentino Gomez-Guerrero, Andreas Rivera, and
Selena Gomez − all of Grand Junction CO.; 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.
