José Gomez Lepe

On March 6, 2023, José Gomez Lepe, a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away peacefully in Watsonville, California. He was born March 14, 1942. José is survived by his wife María De Jesús Gómez; their children Heriberto, Joel, Noe, Adriana and Stephanie; and his grandchildren Aaron, Katia, Julian, Isaiahs, Aiden, Emily, Dominique y Anastasia.

José was known as a kind, generous, and compassionate soul. His personality was captivating and inspiring as he became friends with many people who became lifelong friends over the years. All his friends regarded Jose as a brother.

José was an avid cook and loved the simple things in life. He was always the first to serve a tasty dish for the enjoyment of many. What pleased José most in this aspect of his life was that of a dish that many enjoyed. He enjoyed the compliments, enjoyed meeting new people, and embarked on creating or helping families who needed cooked meals for any occasion. A strong sense of family values was most important to José, which he instilled in his children. "Todo Va estar bien!" was a phrase Dad used, even when there were challenges in life. It meant a lot to José when the family came together. Time well spent with his family in California, North Carolina, and Mexico was the world to him. José was born in San Sebastian, Jalisco, Mexico, and immigrated to the United States many years ago.

His loving family will miss José dearly, and his enduring love for family and community will be remembered forever.

We are sincerely grateful to the many friends and family who supported and stood by his side, providing him with comfort, love, and companionship during his final days. Thank you for your support, thoughts, prayers, and blessings.

Published in The Pajaronian · March 17, 2023