Julio Q. Gomez

Julio Q. Gomez, of Yakima, WA (and formerly Sunnyside) passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at the age of 93.  Julio was born on October 18, 1922 in Mexico City, Mexico; the son of Carmen (Quezada) and Luis Gomez.  He was educated in Mexico City and was a trained baker for much of his career.   On August 20, 1948 he married the love of his life, Juana (Jane) Centeno, in Laredo, TX.  Julio settled in the Lower Yakima Valley, where he worked for the late Senator Irving Newhouse on his hop ranch in Sunnyside.  After returning to baking, he spent the last 25 years of his career as the head baker at El Ranchito in Zillah.  Julio enjoyed gardening, woodworking, reading and was a true student of U.S. History.  He loved to read the newspaper, and, as a naturalized United States citizen, enthusiastically exercised his voting privilege. He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Sunnyside, WA for over 50 years. 

Julio is survived by his wife, Juana (Jane) Gomez of Sunnyside, WA.  Five daughters: Seferina G. Aguilar (Juan), Norma G. Morris (Jack), of Yakima; Martha Gomez of Seattle,  Juanita (Janie) Orth (Paul) of Elma, and Esther Sweet of Seattle and one son, Hector Gomez (Pam) of Sunnyside. He is also survived by fourteen grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, and one sister, Maria Del Refugio Gomez Quezada of Mexico City, Mexico.  Julio is preceded in death by his parents, Luis and Carmen Gomez, brother Guadalupe Gomez, and sister Maria De Jesus Gomez - Arana. Julio’s family would like to express their appreciation to Hospice for the support and care that was given to our patriarch these last few months. Thank you for sharing your life and community with Julio and his family – we are eternally grateful to have you in our lives.  God bless all of you.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul Cathedral, 15 South 12th Ave. Yakima, WA on Thursday, August 25,  2016 at 10:00 AM. Those wishing to sign Julio’s online memorial book may do so at www.funeralhomesmith.com  Smith Funeral Homes Ltd. and Crematory, Sunnyside, WA. in care of arrangements.

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