Manuela “Nellie” Gomez, was a wonderful sister, spouse, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She married Enrique Gomez sr. on July 26th, 1990 in Levelland, and she had five children.    Manuela, was a certified nurse aide for over 30 years at Levelland Clinic and Cook Memorial Hospital in Levelland.  Life time member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church and belonged to The Guadalupana Ladies Organization.  Her hobbies were cooking for all of her family, fishing, camping, playing the slots, sewing, and crafting,.  She was witty, loved her Pets, gardening, and watching Wheel of Fortune & The Price is Right. 

Proceeded in Death by: 

Parents:  Fidel Sr. and Guadalupe Maria Ruiz

Sons:  Edward Paz Sr., and Gerald Paz

Brothers:  Fidel Ruiz Jr.,  Manuel Ruiz and Jesus Ruiz

Survivors:

Spouse of 33 years:  Enrique Gomez Sr. of Levelland

Daughters:  Rosa (John Joe) Mendez and Soyla  (David) Hernandez both of Levelland

Son:  Lino Paz Jr. of Levelland

Sisters:   Maria Mendez, Irma Martinez, and Petra Rodriguez all three of Levelland, and Margarita Chavarria of Slaton, TX.

Grandchildren: Edward Paz Jr., Yvonne Smith, Marissa Winfield, Giovanni Mendez, Yvette Paz, Brandon Paz, Christopher Paz, Jody Paz, Paige Paz, Alyssa Crawford

Great Grandchildren:  19