YOAKUM: Ramiro L. Gomez Jr. age 53 passed away on October 14, 2025. He was born on January 18, 1972 in Yoakum to Ramiro L. Gomez Sr. and Dora Gomez Longoria.
He worked as an electrician’s hand and a skilled carpenter. His favorite pastimes included cheering on the Astros, fishing, and watching Texas Longhorns football. But his true passion was umpiring. No matter what was going on—whether he felt sick or tired—he always found a way to show up and serve. He considered the umpiring organization his second family, and they knew they could count on him every time.
Survivors include mother Dora Longoria, stepfather Jesse Longoria, sons Dylan Gomez of Yoakum, Brandon Gomez, and Ryan Gomez of Gonzales, daughter Aubrey Gomez of Port Lavaca, sisters Monica Gomez of Yoakum and Vanessa Gomez of Houston, and girlfriend Raquel Sanchez of Port Lavaca.
He is proceeded in death by father Ramiro L. Gomez, Sr.
Visitation 5 p.m., with Rosary recited at 6 pm, Friday, October 24, 2025 at Thiele Cooper Funeral Home
Funeral Mass at 10 am, Saturday, October 25, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Rev. Matthew Huehlefeld officiating. Burial to follow at Yoakum Restland Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Dylan Gomez, Brandan Gomez, Ryan Gomez, Matthew Gonzales Jr, Caiden Rosales, and Jaidyce Eviez
Memorial contributions may be given to Thiele Cooper Funeral Home to help defray funeral costs.