LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Arnold Gomez was born on July 19, 1949, to Mitchell and Mildred Gomez and was a longtime resident of the Big Valley Rancheria. He was the loving husband of Mary Gomez. He passed on to be with the Lord on March 23, 2017.

Arnold is survived by his wife, Mary; his four sons, Michael Gomez, Daniel Gomez and Anthony Gomez of Colusa, and Cory Burrows of Lakeport; sisters, Jane Sommerfelt of Lakeport and Catherine Gomez of Lakeport; brother, Manuel Gomez of Vacaville; uncle, Richard (JoJo) Gomez of Lakeport; aunt, Carol Gomez of Yakima, Wash., and numerous grandchildren, nephews and nieces.

Arnold enjoyed playing his guitar and singing songs at his Christian church. He will be missed by everyone his life has touched; missed, but not forgotten.

Traditional Native American services will be held at Big Valley Gymnasium in Lakeport starting with visitation on Sunday, March 26, at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, March 28, ending at 10 a.m. Graveside funeral service will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery at 11 a.m.

For further information please contact Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary at 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611 or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .