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Arthur Gomez Obituary
Mr. Gomez last lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico, He graduated from Durango High School in Colorado and went on to obtain his undergraduate degree in History and Spanish at Fort Lewis College. Further studies included an M.A. in Oriental Studies from the University of Arizona and a Ph.D. in 20th Century Western American History from the University of New Mexico.
In 1987, Mr. Gomez began his career with the National Park Service starting at San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and later retiring, after 30 plus years of service, as Regional Historian in Santa Fe, New Mexico. During his time in the NPS, Mr. Gomez wrote numerous articles written for professional publications and was the author or co-author of several published books.
Mr. Gomez served in the U.S. Air Force from 1970 to 1974. He was stationed at Kadena A.F.B. in Okinawa, Japan. He served as an aerial linguist intercepting and interpreting Mandarin Chinese communications during the Vietnam War.
Mr. Gomez is survived by his wife of 32 years, Christine Penelope Taylor (Penny), sister Cynthia Ranson, son Paul Arthur Gomez, stepchildren John Caldwell and wife Marnie, Sally Horrobin and husband Matt, and Ellen Caldwell. Grandsons Max Mateo and James Quincy Gomez-Wright, step-grandchildren Cameron, Kate and Caroline Caldwell, and Oliver and Gregory Horrobin.
Mr. Gomez was preceded in death by his parents, two infant brothers Robert and James, sister Angela Marie Barry, and youngest son Christian Michael Gomez.
A Celebration of Life for Art Gomez will be held at 2:00 p.m. on August 13, 2022 at Del Norte High School's Performing Arts Center, Thibert Hall,
5323 Montgomery Blvd NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109. The family invites all who wish to attend.
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Geneva and Kent Johnson
August 25, 2022
Art, you are flying high in the sky and singing in Heaven. We enjoyed so much your great company when you were here on earth with Penny. We miss you so much. Thank you for being our friend of many talents. Kent and Geneva
margie Fresquez
August 18, 2022
Penny and Family: My condolences on Art's passing. I knew him when we worked at NPS -- I worked solo as did Art so we would take time to "visit" chat and share whatever. I missed him after I retired but always remember w/great fondness our friendship. May he rest in peace and my God bless you all as you mourn.
Patricia Chitwood Quink
July 28, 2022
Art,
What can I say about you? I´ve known you since elementary school days at St. Columba Catholic School...we were classmates and friends until graduation from Durango High School in 1965. Prayers for your family and friends as they process this new journey without you...You were so very special to those who knew you.
There you are...second row on the left...remembering you fondly.
Paul Baye
July 17, 2022
Arturo,
You are missed my Brother.
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