"We got the privilege of meeting your mum in Ireland when she came to stay mum and your mum loved each other very xx"
In loving memory of
Kathleen Patricia Gomez
September 15, 1949 - July 16, 2020
Kathleen Patricia Gomez, 70, of Brigham City, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2020. A Chicago girl from Oakpark, she knew from a young age she wanted to be a Nurse. She studied at Saint Vincent's Orphanage where she cared for newborn babies. She graduated in 69 with her Infant Nurse Certificate. Kathy went on to become a certified Nurse where she enjoyed working many years in Ortho, Med-surge, the State Hospital, and her favorite, at Hidden Hallow with developmentally delayed adult men. She met the love of her life, Leslie Gomez and they married after a short courtship. Together they have 5 children. Eddie(Belinda)Gomez, John Gomez, Brian(Shelly)Gomez, Tim(Sara)Gomez, Megan(Orlando)Talamantez. Mom was a proud military wife. She could never leave a veteran unhugged or stop to express her gratitude for their service. Mom was a dedicated La Leche League leader for more than 25 years. She loved helping mothers through their breastfeeding journey. Kathy retired from nursing and enjoyed 8 years volunteering in the Foster Grandparent Program. Mom spent 6746 hours serving our little community at Foothill Elementary where she touched so many lives. The kids all loved Mrs. Gomez. Kathy never wanted to be called "Grandma". She is our forever Mimi. She enjoyed nothing more than her Grandbabies: Mikey(Ellen), Christael, Amanda, Amber, Alexis(Kasen), Dallin, Navy, Finn, Kensey, Emily, Isabella, Andrew, Giselle, Penelope, Leo, and Miles. 9 great grandchildren as well. It wasn't uncommon to see our Mimi jazzying all around our little town with her grandbabies in tow. A forever animal lover, Kathy is survived by her sweet fur baby, Molly and her two parakeets, Petunia and Max.
She is reunited with her parents John and Patricia Crane, the love of her life, Leslie Gomez, and her brother Johnny Crane. She is survived by her sister Nancy Bushnell.
A family viewing will be held on July 22, 2020 at Gillies Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200 South, Brigham, from 6-8pm. Mass will be held at St. Henry's on Thursday, 380 South 200 East, Brigham, July 23, 2020 at 11:00 am.
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Tributes
"Kathy has always held such a dear spot in my heart! We worked together in church callings but also in La Leche League where she really helped to mold my "mothering" style. I will be forever grateful for her sweet calming influence when I was a young frazzled mother whose husband was deployed to the Gulf War. She taught me how to serve other women/mothers who needed a little nurturing themselves. That gift has blessed me for the last 30 years! When I decided to birth my third baby at home Kathy snuck away from the hospital where she was working to sit with our two small children during the birth. I was grateful she was there! Some friends are for this life only and others are eternal. I can't wait to see Kathy again! "
"I got the honor of taking Kathleen to her dialysis appointments. The first time i met her she was such a firecracker. We d Would talk about our shows that we watched that we both enjoyed. She gave me advice on breastfeeding and being a mama. She was such a kind and loving person. She will be deeply missed. "
"You are part of the reason that I am today. The Gomez kids are very blessed to have you as a mother, a kind and caring mother, which I?ve also experienced. Thank you for welcoming me into your home and treated me like one of your own children. You will forever be remembered and loved. May you find peace and happiness with your loved ones up above. Love, Joe Laxamana and family "
"Sending thoughts and prayers from Australia. Kathy was a life-long friend of my mother and she sent me a few care packages over the years I was serving in combat zones--so I am keenly aware of her love for those who serve. May peace be with your family during this difficult time. Drew Cunnar, Lt Col, USAF"
"Praying for the repose of the soul of your Mom, Kathleen. Also praying for her sadden family. Deacon Bob and Mrs. Bambrick "