Angel Gomez, El Paso philanthropist, dead at 70
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) - The family of Angel Gomez announced the death of Angel Gomez. The beloved El Paso philanthropist, founded Operation H.O.P.E. and spent his time reaching out to those in need in the community.
Known for his welcoming hugs and smiles, was always willing to help anyone in need. Gomez helped countless Borderland residents through his years of philanthropy. Often after a local tragedy, Gomez and his Operation H.O.P.E. were the first to reach out and offer help to those impacted.
His daughter Rubi said that Angel was the "beacon of hope" for El Paso. She plans to continue Operation H.O.P.E in her father's legacy.
"He always told me is that, you know what? This day was going to come. You will be born and you will die. That's the only guarantee you have in life. So what are you going to do between that time to make an impact? What are you going to do? That time to leave your legacy."
She said that it'll be a tough task, but her father taught her well and encouraged her and her family to follow in his footsteps.
"And I know I have big footsteps to follow in. I have short shorts to fill. He's a great leader. My father is a great, loving, caring person who, no matter who you were, if it was the first time he met you? He would always hug you and embrace. And you know you were loved."
ABC-7 will have more from his daughter and his friends in a full report on ABC-7 at 10.
