Cruz M. Gomez

Cruz {Medina} Gomez, age 98, passed peacefully August 30, 2021. Born on January 31, 1923 in Mermack, OK to Seferino and Concepcion, she married Frank Gomez on April 29, 1951. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Frank, and son, Frankie. She is the beloved mother of Nancy Gomez and Cindy (Frank) DeMarco; cherished grandmother  of Kristin (Steve) Miller, Louise DeMarco, Sonia Harper, Shannon (Dwayne) Scott, Devon Cooper, Micaela Cooper, Zachary Scott, and Clara Scott; loving aunt of Rose Medina and John (Kathy) Almeida; beloved pet, Wrigley.

Cruz was an artist who enjoyed crossword and jigsaw puzzles and crocheting, She retired from Mercy Home in 1985.

She will be remembered as being strong, fearless, funny, and deeply loved by all who knew her.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, November 5, 2022 when family and friends will gather 10:00 am at St. Mary Cemetery, 87th and Hamlin in Evergreen Park, Illinois, for her burial.

Donations to Alzheimers Association (ALZ.org) are most appreciated.