With faith in God he lived a life so full

Francis Gomez

Francis who was with us in good times and sad and who had been in our family for the past 40 years, has now left his earthly sojourn and gone to rest with the Lord in a garden filled with sweet blooms. Francis was a God-fearing person and lived every moment of his life on this earth with first priority to his Maker, as his faith in religion was strong.

We can truly say that he never lost his cool even when problems cropped up which we found difficult to solve. He would say “Pray and leave it in God’s hands". Francis was more than a right hand to his wife Carmen whom he loved very dearly. She carried out his tasks to the letter.

To get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, he built for himself and Carmen a small apartment in Balangoda attached to the Convent where both of them would relax and unwind. It is difficult to come to terms with the fact that Francis is no more with us to be there at our family gatherings, which he would attend faithfully.

During the past months his health was problematic, but never for a moment did we think his condition would deteriorate. During a few visits to the hospital where he was well cared for, he would speak jocularly, especially amongst the younger generation of our family.

It is not easy, especially for his dear wife Carmen to disperse the shadows of grief and sorrow. However, we must all remember that the chapter in his book has concluded and that Francis is now safe in the arms of Jesus.

By Anthea Muller