Obituary of Richard James Gomez

Richard James Gomez passed away on July 15, 2016 in Perris, California at 55 years old. Richard was born on August 15, 1960 in Los Angeles, California to Sheila Vallesio and Roberto Gomez. He graduated from Banning High School and resided in Banning at the time of his passing. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Ana Rosa Gomez, of Banning, CA; son, Gene R. Gomez, of Banning, CA; daughter, Maria R. Albarran, of Banning, CA; grandsons, Steven Richard Thompson and Tyler E. Thompson, both of Banning, CA; granddaughters, Natalee A. Gomez and Audrey R. Albarran, both of Banning, CA; and son-in-law, Junior Albarran, of Banning, CA. Richard also leaves behind his mother, Sheila Vallesio, of Banning, CA; brother, Michael Gomez, of Mission Viejo, CA; brothers, Rodney Gomez, Frank Gomez, and Bobby Gomez, all of Banning, CA; and step-father, Doug Nicochea, of Banning, CA. He was preceded in death by his father, Roberto Gomez, of Los Angeles, CA. A visitation for Richard will be held on Friday, July 29, 2016 from 2:00p.m. to 5:00p.m. at Wiefels & Son Memorial Chapel. Richard’s brother, Dr. Reverend Michael Gomez, will be officiating a service in his honor at 4:00p.m. Memorial contributions in Richard’s honor can be made to the family’s gofundme page: https://www.gofundme.com/2eqdcqs.