Rufina Gomez, 62, of Lamesa, Texas passed away on November 14, 2020 in Midland, Texas. A visitation will be held Sunday, November 22, 2020 from 4PM to 8PM at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 23, 2020 at 11AM at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel. Interment will follow at Ackerly Cemetery.
Rufina enjoyed working as a teacher helping immigrants learn English and gain citizenship.
She is survived by her son, Gabriel Barrera; her daughters Andreana Gomez Barrera Williams and Luciana Barrera; her grandchildren Jason Jr Gomez, Faith Gomez and Roxanne Gomez, her sister, Josefine Sanchez; her brothers, Fred Gomez, Ralph Gomez, and Juan Gomez.
Rufina is preceded by her parents, Federico Gomez and Lucia Riojas; her sister Mary Gomez; her brothers Clemente Gomez, Julian Gomez, Jesus Gomez; and her infant brother Domingo Gomez.
Pallbearers will be Jason Gomez, Joshua Williams, Ralph Gomez, Clemente Gomez, Jr., Clemente Gomez, Sr., JC Gomez and Daniel Gomez.
Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com.