With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Alfredo “Chicken” Gomez.
Alfredo was a lifetime resident of Brownsville, Texas. He graduated from Brownsville High school in 1955. He was a Proud Golden Gloves Champion earning the title three separate years. He was inducted into the RGV Boxing Hall of fame in 2019. After Graduation Alfredo joined the US Air Force where he proudly served.
Alfredo owned and operated Al’s Flooring Service. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church where served as an Elder.
His parents Margarito and Inez Gomez., daughter Polly Infante (David) and Son in Law Al Ottolino, Brothers Margarito (Santos+), Alberto (Marcelle+), Horacio (Oralia+) and Sisters Elia Gomez Garcia (Eduardo+) and Evangelina Gomez Villarreal (Antonio+) preceded him in death.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 59 years Bunny Pettijohn Gomez, His Children, Ralph Sawyer, Barbara Overton (Dennis) and Melinda Ottolino (Al + ). Grandchildren Joseph Infante, Jacob Infante, Sarah Infante, Michael Ottolino, Mark Ottolino and four Great Grandchildren. His Sister Inez Tamez (Leonel).
A celebration of life service is scheduled from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2024 with a prayer service at 2:00 p.m. officiated by Pastor Steve Morfitt at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Services conclude at the end of the evening.
Services are under the guidance of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Crematory & Flower Shop. 657 Springmart Blvd., Brownsville, Texas. (956) 350-8485
To send flowers or a plant to the family in the memory of Mr. Alfredo “Chicken” Gomez please visit Shalom Sympathy Florals at Sunset Memorial, place your order online at https://shalomflorals.com/shop or call (956) 572-3872.
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The Hinojosa/Hidalgo family we would like to extend our Sincere condolences to you and your family. May God be with you during this difficult time.
Sympathy’s to the Gomez family and all who loved
Al. May God’s peace be up on you always. RIP Al.
Joni Matt Anthony.
Melinda, my sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Chicken was truly one of a kind, a warm and wonderful soul who always made those around him laugh. I’ll forever cherish him and his wonderful sense of humor. My heart is with your family during this difficult time.
Bunny, my deepest condolences to you and your family. You and Chicken had many years together and I know you will miss him dearly❣️🥰🥰🥰
Chicken was truly one of a kind– a warm and wonderful soul who always made everyone laugh. I’ll forever cherish the laughter and kindness he shared with us. My heart is with your family during this difficult time.
Our condolences to the family. Prayers to the family.
Our sincerest condolences to you and your family. May he rest in heaven.
Love JoVonte and Desiree Baucham
Catherine and I send condolences and prayers to you and your family.
Catherine and I extend our condolences and prayers to you and your family.🙏
I am deeply sorry to hear about Mr. Gomez’s passing. Thinking of you during this painful time. He was an amazing person who touched many lives.May your precious memories bring you comfort. Sending you a big hug Ms. Bunny.
Melinda I’m sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I hope your happy memories will help you through this difficult time.
Our deepest condolences to the Gomez Family. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May Mr. Gomez RIP.
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