With broken hearts, our stepdad passed away suddenly.

A message from my mom Sara Gomez,

Today, I celebrate the life of my beloved husband, Jay— a man of faith, love, and strength.

While my heart aches, I stand on God’s promise that “to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.”

I know he is resting in the arms of Jesus, healed, whole, and at peace.

My husband loved the Lord. He led our home with prayer, covered our family with strength, and trusted God even in difficult seasons. His faith was not just something he spoke about, it was something he lived. Through every trial and every victory, he gave God the glory.

He was more than my partner, he was my best friend, my safe place, my greatest blessing, my covering, my answered prayer. The love we shared was a gift from God, and I will cherish every memory, every laugh, every embrace, every moment of worship together.

Jay had a way of making everyone feel important and loved. His smile, his laugh, and his steady presence filled our home with warmth. He loved it so deeply and always put his family first. I am so proud to have walked this life beside him.

Though I will miss him deeply, I rejoice knowing this is not goodbye forever. Because of Christ, we have hope. Because of the cross, we will see each other again.

He may no longer be here in body, but his love surrounds me still,

Rest in Heaven, my love, until we meet again Papa Bear️