In Loving Memory of
David Gomez
February 3, 1962 – January 31, 2021
Virtual Celebration of Life Gathering was held February 25, 2021 at 6:00 PM PST
David Gomez, 58, born and raised in San Diego but most recently a resident of Niles, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on January 31, 2021. David was born and raised in San Diego and graduated from San Diego Academy. He worked in the family construction business, Gomez and Sons, all through school and then attended and graduated from the San Diego Police Academy in 1985. He served on the San Diego Police Department for over ten years, starting as a police officer on the night shift and working his way up to narcotics, the detective squad and SWAT before retiring in the late 1990s as a decorated officer.
After his storied career in law enforcement, David returned to work in the construction trade with his family before relocating to Ohio to join his life partner, Fran Turner. He spent his later years working for Lowes as an assistant manager and serving as a foreman for a construction company in Maryland.
He leaves behind his two children: Brandon Gomez of Temecula, CA and his daughter Ashlei Gomez of Boise, Idaho, his life partner Fran Turner, her daughters Alisha Turner and Sara Turner-Campos, and her four grandchildren: Laken, Leo, Levi, and Evan. He also leaves behind his mother, Natalie Gomez of El Cajon, CA; brothers Danny Gomez of San Diego, Jimmie Gomez of Northern CA, and Frank Gomez of Chula Vista, CA; two sisters: Margarita Turner of Orange, CA and Silvia Gomez of Portland, OR and his former wife Renee Troilo Gomez of San Marcos, CA. He was predeceased by his father, Ascension Gomez of El Cajon, CA.
David will most be remembered for his infectious smile and his ability to make people laugh, his bigger than life personality, his heart of gold, his determination, and his strong drive to succeed. A memorial will take place, virtually, on February 25, 2021 at 6 p.m. PST. For more information, contact: Margarita Turner
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The world lost a beautiful man, but we are all better for knowing Dave. From being
Co-Managers at Lowe’s to good friends outside of business, I will always remember Dave for his loyalty to friends and love ones. Dave always had your back, and was supportive of ones drive and determination. May God keep him and shine his light onto all of us as we remember him. All my thoughts and prayers are with the Gomez family during this time. God bless you.
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TELL MY FATHER AN UNCLE FROG AN GRANDPA ANGRANDMA TIA SALLY TIA GLORIA TIO JOHN TIO HENRYTIA TOMMY HI ONE DAY WE WILL ALL BE TOGTHER AN YOUR DAD TIO KINDOLOVE BOO
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GOMEZ CONSTRUCTION THOSE WERE GOOD TIMES RIP CUZ LOVE BOOGIE
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Descansa en paz primo. Un fuerte abraso asta el cielo si miras a mi mamá dile que la amo y me ase mucha falta y atu papá
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rip cousin we had some good times in construction getting yelled at hahah see u when i see u love
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Primo my heart is broken. I still can’t believe you’re no longer with us. I have many good memories of growing up with you. You are one of my favorite cousins, you were like a brother to me. Thank you for being such a caring person. I named my second son “David” after you so I will always remember you.
“Sadly missed along life’s way,
lovingly remembered everyday.
No longer in our life to share,
but in our hearts you are always there.”
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Oh Dear Cousin David you will be missed. I will never forget that day when you were a police officer and you pulled me over I was so scared and had so many thoughts goi.g through my head, when u approached me I was so relieved to see your face. I’m so happy you trusted me to go straight home like u advised me to, well its like you said I either go straight home or you can follow me home but I said you can trust me and that I would go straight home. I’m going to miss you making me laugh on Facebook with your funny comments. R.I.P Cousin and please hug my Mom for me if you See her. ❤
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David took me one of my first banquets at the academy he was older than me, he was a special person ,he was always nice to me
You will be missed
In love and Jesus
Friends Debbiecampbell Brooks
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On behalf of my wife Rita and I we would like to offer our deepest condolences to the GOMEZ family.
I’m John Chaney retired San Diego Police Detective.
Dave is my best friend . Our friendship began while attending the 102nd San Diego Police Academy in May of 1985. After graduating from the Academy Dave and I were assigned to the Southeastern Division of San Diego on the same squad. Dave and I spent three years patrolling the streets and having fun in our new job. Dave introduced me to street tacos on my first trip to Tijuana with him. I must admit we had an awesome day eating what felt like a hundred of the little tacos, so much fun that day. I knew Dave and I had a very special friendship when we named our sons Brandon. That’s our special bond. Our careers took the same path. We both joined the San Diego Police Department (SWAT) Team. A few years later we were both promoted to Detectives and assigned to the SDPD Narcotics Street Team. Dave excelled in his position and was quickly moved to the major narcotic team at DEA.. Dave really loved being a POLICE officer and everyone who met him admired and respected him. I could go on and on about how much his friendship meant to me, I really loved him. Rest in Peace my friend. Again my heart felt condolences Gomez family.
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David is amongst my most remembered and treasured cousins. He will always be in my fond memories and heart. Rest in peace my dear cousin. You will be missed by all.
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I will always cherish the memories of us cousins growing up together. The laughs that we all shared and the funny stories that will live on forever in us all. I willI miss that infectious smile and laughter! Until we all meet again cousin!
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My Dearest Cousin David,
I will honor you in my heart and mind forever. Your kind words and soulful being were uniquely you. I will cherish your encouraging words and positive nature always. Thank you for always caring and sharing and reaching out. Your optimistic attitude and prayers were always so dear to me. I feel blessed to have had a cousin connection with you. May your memory forever be eternal.
Love ,
Your prima Linda
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Only once in my career have I had the opportunity to work a law enforcement narcotic detail with a relative – we were with different agencies and remember the undercover narcotic buy detail vividly back in the 90’s. I grieve the loss of a cousin and a officer.
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I remember cousin David coming over to our house on 43 rd St. and play football with me and my brother Robert. David would be my quarter back and my dad would be my brothers. He would laugh at me n my brother because neither one of us could tackle each other but we tried
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My cousin David will be always In Our Thoughts, I always looked up to David. I bragged that he is my cousin. David, your Forever In Our Hearts, You Will Always Be With Us, your cousin Juan Cuevas.
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May God keep you all close today and always. We love you all.