Juanita Gomez, 87 Archbold, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on August 31, 2016.

Juanita was born on September 19, 1928 to Carlos and Juanita (Castañeda) Aguirre in San Antonio, Texas.

She married Jesus Gomez, who survives, on February 27, 1947. In their 69 years of marriage, they built a strong and loving family.

Juanita was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church and was deeply devoted to her faith in God and her love for Jesus Christ.

It was love for her children and family that defined her life and allowed her to cherish all the moments that fulfilled her daily.

Juanita loved cooking and sewing, listening to her wide variety of music, dancing and talking with anyone wanting to listen to the many stories she compiled during her long, wonderful life.

Surviving are her nine children, Arturo (Anita) Gomez, Ruben (Darcy) Gomez, Cecilia Maria Gomez, Jesus Gomez Jr., Santiago Gomez, Tony (Laura) Gomez, Alicia (Gabriel) Soto, Rene Gomez, and Mario (Tonya) Gomez; 24 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

Juanita was preceded in death by her parents, a brother and sister (Frank Aguirre, Concha Lopez), 4 children (Ruben and Jesus Gomez, Yolanda Mendrell-Aguirre, Gloria Rodriguez), a grandson (Ismael Gomez) and a great grandson (Jeremy Gomez).

Funeral services will take place on Wednesday, September 7 at 10:30 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Archbold with Fr. Stephen Stanbury officiating.

Friends may call at St Peter's Catholic Church in the fellowship hall on Tuesday, September 6 from 2-8 pm.  A rosary will begin at 7:15.  Short Funeral Home in Archbold has been entrusted with the arrangements.