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Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 7:57 PM

Obituary - Louis Gomes

  • Source: The Gardens Funeral Home
Obituary - Louis Gomes
Louis Gomes

Louis Gomes, 98, passed away at home with family by his side on December 9, 2022.

Born February 8, 1924, in Fallon, Nevada to Constantino and Maria Gomes, he lived in Fallon until the age of seven, when they moved back to the Island of Flores, Azores. This is where he completed his schooling before returning to the United States of America at the age of 21.

Louis held many jobs in California including milking at a dairy, working as a timekeeper, and eventually becoming a part-owner in his dairy. After his two daughters were born, he and his wife Nancy moved the family to Fallon to farm the land originally owned by his father. During this time Louis expanded the farm to over 300 acres, became one of the first hay brokers in the valley, and welcomed a son to the family. He and Nancy lived on that farm together for over 60 years.

Louis was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He enjoyed spending time at his cabin in Virginia Lakes, fishing, reading, and playing games with his family. Although a very private person, he touched the lives of many people that came to know him. He will be greatly missed.

Louis is survived by his children: Melody (Edward) Lipnicki, Joyce (Mike) Hughes, and Chris (Samantha) Gomes; Grandchildren Cyndi, Tina, David Lipnicki, Whitney (Andy) Denning, Mathias Hughes, and Jessica Gomes. Great grandchildren Ryan Lipnicki, Gage Brown, Madison Wells, Jordan Lipnicki, Alessandra Denning, Eleanor Hughes, Melinda Lipnicki, David Lipnicki, and great-great grandsons Roman Lipnicki, Beau and Asher Brown. He is survived by his sister Teresa Freitas and many nieces and nephews.

Louis is preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Nancy E. Gomes, and sisters Dolores Pimentel and Salome` Gomes.

There will be a Rosary at St. Patrick’s Church on Monday, December 19, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. The Funeral Service will follow the Rosary at 1100 a.m., with interment at the Churchill County Cemetery to follow. 

Arrangements are under the direction of  The Gardens Funeral Home, 775 423-8928. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the FFA Chapter of choice.


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Family Friend 12/13/2022 08:32 PM
Mr Gomes was a kind man he will be deply missed. May you find comfort in knowing he is dancing in heaven with his beloved Nancy. ❤

Chuck Sanches 12/12/2022 08:17 PM
So sorry to hear on the passing on Louie our prayers of comfort to all the Family.

Barbara Roach 12/12/2022 06:41 PM
I had the pleasure of knowing Mr Gomes. He loved his Breaksfast and always loved being outside. He always smiled he loved his family and His wife. He had a joking style he will greatly be missed. REST IN PEACE god be with you now

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