Michael Roy Gomez
September 18, 1979 ~ January 23, 2024
Michael R. Gomez, 44, of rural Cloquet, MN, passed away unexpectedly on January 23, 2024, at Avera McKennan Hospital, in Sioux Falls, SD, with his loved ones by his side.
A Celebration of Life will be held on February 10, 2024, from 12:00 Noon ~ 3:00pm, at the FDL Cultural Center (1713 Animikii Rd, Cloquet, MN – off Big Lake Rd).
Michael Roy Gomez was born on September 18, 1979, in Cloquet, MN, to Rupert Gomez and Linda (Wendling) Christenson. He lived in Cloquet and attended South Terrace School and Carlton High School.
Over the years, Michael worked multiple jobs. His current employment was working for the City of LeMars, IA.
Michael loved to hunt and fish and to be around his family and his children. He had a heart of gold and was a free-spirited man. He loved to camp, sit by the fire, socialize with family and friends, and have a few beers. He loved his nieces and nephews and he loved his three kids with all his heart. He will be sadly missed by all.
Michael is survived by his daughters, Nakita Gomez, and Phoenix Gomez; son, Dakota Gomez; parents, Clinton and Linda Christenson; grandmother, Barbara Wendling; siblings, Corie Gomez (Gwen Ridgley), and Katrina Gomez (Courtney Gilchrist); aunts, Cindy McCullough, Tricia Christenson, and Holly Brown; uncle, Curt Christenson; special friend, Amanda Farmer; nieces, Mariah, Audrina, Elliana, and Akeisha; nephews, Nickolas, Chase, Gaven, Cameron, Nickoma, and Thomas; great-nieces, Kinsley, and Willow; and great-nephew, Oliver.
Michael was preceded in death by his father, Rupert Gomez; paternal grandparents, Mike and Anne Gomez; maternal grandfather, Ronald Roy Wendling; uncles, Ronnie Wendling, and Forrest Christenson; and grandparents, Chester and Beverly Christenson.
Prayers are with Michael’s family. So sorry 😢