Glen Gomez

Glen Gerard Gomez, 58, died Monday, December 22, 2014 at 06:55 PM. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Houma, LA. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 11, 2015 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. and Monday, January 12, 2015 from 9:00 AM until service time at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral Church A Secular Service will be held from 10:30AM until 11:00AM and a Memorial Mass at 11:00AM at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. He is survived by his, wife of 26 years, Stephanie Kenney-Gomez; brothers, Bruce Gomez and wife, Lucinda, David Gomez and Lester Gomez, Jr.; sister, Cheryl Gomez Ray and husband, Stephen; mother-in-law, Judith F. Kenney; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his, father, Lester Gomez Sr. and stepmother, Mig; mother, Marcella Gros Seminary; brother, Perry Wood. He was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. He was better known to radio listeners as Captain Glen. He was there for south Louisiana, keeping everyone informed with hurricanes, 9/11 and any time a trustworthy and reliable voice was needed. He was very active at Le Petit Theatre de Terrebonne and various theaters in New Orleans. He was a life time member of The Friends of the Library. He was a master trivia player and was once a contestant on “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?”. He was a strong advocate for the Alzheimer's Association. His laughter, quick wit and infectious smile will be missed by all that knew him. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Le Petit Theatre de Terrebonne and The Friends of the Library and Alzheimer’s Association. Thanks to Haydel Memorial Hospice for their care and dedication.