Ernest "Ernie"

Gomez

Ernest "Ernie" Gomez, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at his home.

Ernie was born on December 4, 1944 in Prescott, AZ, to the late Antonio and Beatrice Gomez. Ernie proudly served in the U.S. Army.  On January 30, 1982, he married the love of his life, Barbara Nickerson, who survives. After 33 years, Ernie retired from GM- Defiance where he worked in assembly.

Along with his wife, Ernie is survived by sons: Ernest Gomez II, Yorba Linda, CA; David Gomez, Tuscon, AZ; Tommy Andrews, Pittsburgh, PA; John Andrews, Paulding, OH; Louis Andrews, Arlington, TX; daughters: Margie Gomez, Tuscon, AZ; Tina Thompson, VA; Josephine Salinas, Paulding, OH; Barbara Darrigo, Paulding, OH; brothers, Tony and Larry Gomez; 15 grandchildren and many great grandchildren.

Ernie is also preceded in death by brothers, John and Bill; sisters, Virginia, Carol, and Georgia.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.