GLORIA GOMEZ LEON
September 6, 1945-May 26, 2012


Published/Last Modified on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 10:58 PM MDT


On Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 7:40 a.m. my beautiful wife Gloria Gomez Leon passed away at Peppi’s House (TMC Hospice) in Tucson.



Gloria was born in Douglas on September 6, 1945 to Tony and Jennie Gomez. She graduated from Douglas High School in 1963. She is survived by her son Michael Crumley (Pam) and daughter Melody Perreira (Gary Torres). Grandchildren include Cassandra, Michael Jr., Serah and Anne Marie Crumley and Jaris and Hayley Perreira along with husband Hector Leon, Jr., stepdaughter Andrea Foster (Adam) and grandchildren Logan and Jordan Foster. Her siblings include brother Richard Gomez and sister Kris Coyle (Kevin) of Tucson, Becky Lopez (Cuco) of San Manuel and half-brother Tony Gomez, Jr. Also aunts Rose Pinedo, Carmen Gurnik, Angie Foley and numerous cousins, nephews and nieces.

Gloria worked for the Arizona Department of Corrections from October 1, 1984 to July 29, 2005 as Admin. Secretary. She kept herself busy in retirement by volunteering at the Douglas Food Bank, D.H.S. Alumni Reunion Committee Secretary, American Legion Honor Guard Secretary, A.A.R.P. Secretary, Douglas Veterans Memorial Committee and was also a member of the Douglas Historical Society. She enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren, traveling with her husband, reading and morning walks at the Airport Park.

Her mother Jennie Gomez precedes her death.

Mass will be celebrated at St. Luke’s Catholic Church on Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 10:30 a.m.

Final resting place will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Pirtleville, Arizona. All friends and family are welcome to attend.

Pallbearers will be Michael Crumley, Michael Crumly Jr., Jaris Perreira, Richard Gomez, Gary Torres and Adam Foster. Honorary Pallbearers will be brothers-in-law Neto, Eddie, Eve, Kiko, Gili and Memo Leon.

Our families thank you for your prayers and support.

Brown-Page Mortuary is in charge of arrangements, 364-3434

 

Copyright © 2013 Douglas Dispatch

Comments

    Patrick wrote on Jun 6, 2012 11:59 AM:

    " Our thoughts and prayers go to the Gomez's family and the leon's family "

    Jennie Benavidez wrote on May 31, 2012 11:29 PM:

    " I was privileged to meet Gloria thru my good friend, Kris, Gloria's sister. Gloria was always so well groomed and pretty, she reminded me of a barbie doll. The love and special friendship between Kris and Gloria always made me envious of Kris, since I had no sisters, only brothers. My heartfelt condolences to you Kris and your family. "

    Laura MartinezSanMartin wrote on May 31, 2012 4:04 PM:

    " Melody and Michael, I am so sorry for your loss. I had no idea that your mom was ill. Such a lovely woman. I am sending prayers(to your family) for strength.

    Love and Blessings,
    Laura "

    Thelma Burroughs Valdez wrote on May 31, 2012 11:16 AM:

    " My condolences to Gloria's family. I wish I could be there to say goodbye to my childhood friend. Unfortunately I just found out that Gloria passed away. I will always have great memories of all the great things we did together with her sister Becky and my sister Patsy,friends, Mary, Estella, Irene all of Pirtleville. The best memories I have is jumping into our 1949 Buick and going dancing at the Copa. The good old days.
    Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you. Thelma "

    Perez Family wrote on May 31, 2012 9:07 AM:

    " Our condolence to the Gomez and Leon Family. Gloria's family was part of the Pirtlevilles going up together just across the street from our house. Please know that you (Gomez/Leon) are in our thoughts and prayers in this difficult time. God will grant you all strenght as time goes on. We have been thru this with our beloved parents who past on in 2011. "

Write a Comment

Comment posters are responsible for the opinions they express and the accuracy of the information they provide. We urge comment writers to treat this as a public forum where manners matter. We encourage a collegial, non-insulting tone. All readers comments must be approved by our staff before posting to the Web site. They review submitted comments periodically during the day for offensive or off-topic content before posting. Be aware, in accordance with the Communications Decency Act and provisions upheld in judicial appeal, that you are responsible for comments posted on this Web site. The Douglas Dispatch is not liable for messages from third parties.

DO NOT POST:
* Potentially libelous statements or damaging innuendo.
* Obscene, explicit, or racist language.
* Personal attacks, insults or threats.
* The use of another person's real name to disguise your identity.
* Comments unrelated to the story.
* Personal Information (phone numbers, addresses, etc.)

Opinions, advice and all other information expressed in douglasdispatch.com's reader comments represent the individual's own views and not necessarily those of the Douglas Dispatch. The Douglas Dispatch does not endorse and is not responsible for statements, advice or opinions offered by anyone other than authorized Douglas Dispatch spokespersons.

Your thoughtful contribution to the online discussion is appreciated.

(optional)
   









Contact Us

Email the Editor
530 11th Street
Douglas, AZ 85607
tel: 520.364.3424
fax: 520.364.6750
Subscribe Online
Place A Classified