Eliberto "Bob" Gomez

Eliberto “Bob” Gomez, age 90, of Hobart, IN, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025, after a long illness. He was originally from Brownsville, TX. Bob was born on June 16, 1934, to Alfonso and Maria Gomez. He attended Texas A&M University where he was studying to be a veterinarian (he would’ve been a good one). Bob had to put his dream on hold to help his remaining large family sometime after his father’s passing. He came to Indiana in the late 1950’s where he found work at Inland Steel. During that time, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and after his service concluded he returned to Inland Steel where he worked for 36 years. Eliberto is survived by his son, John and his daughter, Daniella of Hobart. They loved and adored him more than words can say. He’s also survived by his beloved “grand dogs” Opie, Lucy and Buddy, who were like his second skin. Bob is also survived by his sisters: Olivia McDonald, Alma Villarreal and Argentina Garcia all from Texas; sisters-in-law, Patricia Gomez and Maria Gomez; numerous nieces, nephews and godchildren. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Santiago (James), Alejandro, Alfonso, Mario, Juan Emilio, Alvaro and his sisters: Maria Olympia and Anna Maria; siblings that died during infancy: Santiago (Jimmy), Tomas David and Velna Noemi. He was a sports fan of all Texas teams, loved music, especially Big Band, Classical, Spanish and the Beatles. Bob liked playing the lottery and horse racing. His Catholic faith was a big part of his life as well. Most of all he loved his family and would and did anything he could for them. He had a very caring, giving heart, genuine personality, often doing without to help others. Bob touched so many lives and will be forever missed and remembered. They don’t make men like him anymore. Heaven gained a very sweet, kind and “feisty” angel. Rest in peace Dad, our lives will never be the same without you. A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home & Crematory, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN. Funeral service will take place on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 10 a.m. at Burns Funeral Home, Crown Point. Interment Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville, IN. www.burnsfuneral.com

Eliberto "Bob" Gomez

June 16, 1934 - May 4, 2025