Bartolo Cervantes Gomez Sr., 82, passed away on July 6, 2023, in Winslow. Bartolo was born on June 26, 1941, in Lerdo, Mexico, to Camillo Cervantes and Bernada Rivera. Bartolo came to Winslow at the age of 5 when he was adopted by his brother Angel Gomez Sr. He served his country by joining the Army in 1961 and discharged from the Army National Guard in 1966. Bartolo’s first trade was in construction and became employed with the City of Winslow for many, many years in numerous positions including city inspector and water superintendent. He was a volunteer firefighter and devoted a lot of his time volunteering for many City of Winslow community events. Bartolo was well known and remembered by his loving personality and smile. When he was not volunteering, he spent time with his family. Survivors include his children, Everett (Lorene) Gomez of Bacavi, and Delores Gomez of Winslow; grandchildren, Joanna (Carlos) Panana of Winslow, Michael Panana of Bacavi, Jodee Panana of Winslow, Christopher and Cruzita Gomez of Bacavi, and Alyss, Steven Jr. and Jared Silas of Bacavi; 12 great- grandchildren, Cynthia, Erijah, Carlos, Julian, Aden, Steven Jr., Alexander, Everett, Elyssia, Bartolo is preceded in death by his loving wife, Janice I. Gomez; son, Bartolo Gomez Jr.; parents, Angel and Manuelita Gomez; and siblings, Isidra Basurto, Gilbert Gomez, Jesus Gomez and Maria Rodriguez. Holy Rosary will be Recited at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 12, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Desert View Cemetery. Greer’s Mortuary of Winslow handled the arrangements.
