Servando  A. Gomez of Odem, Texas passed away peacefully in the loving presence of his wife and all his children on May 7, 2010.   Servando was born  December 16, 1926 in La Vernia, Texas to Jesus and Aurelia Gomez. Servando was a very interesting man who showed interest in everything and everyone surrounding him. He was a very gracious, gentle and loving man.  Servando enjoyed the sport of boxing and sitting outside listening to music.  But most of all, he enjoyed spending much of his time with his beloved children.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Minerva Gomez, and together had three children, Servando A.  Gomez of Odem, Texas, Matthew Gomez of San Antonio, Texas and Michael Gomez of Houston, Texas.   He is also survived by his children Servando Gomez of Corpus Christi, Texas, Graciela Rodriguez of Taft, Texas, Criselda Figueroa of Corpus Christi, Texas, Israel Gomez of Odem, Texas, Aurelia Moya of St. Paul, Minnesota, Ramon Pruneda of Odem, Texas, Joe Pruneda of Corpus Christi, Texas, Diana Lopez of Corpus Christi, Texas and Eddie Pruneda of Cedar Park, Texas; one brother, Jesus Gomez of Weslaco, Texas; 32 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Doors will open at 11:00 AM Sunday, May 9, 2010, for visitation with family and friends at Resthaven Funeral Home in Sinton, Texas.  Rosary will be held Monday, May 10, 2010, 7:00 PM, at the funeral home. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, May 11, 2010, 10:00 AM, at  Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Odem, Texas.   Burial will follow at San Pedro Cemetery in Odem, Texas.

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