It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Nilda Gometz, who, until recently, was a long-loved resident of Pittsburg, Kansas. She died on January 10, 2024, in Ocala, Florida. Nilda's life was a testament to love, compassion, and unwavering devotion to God, her husband, her family, and her community.
She was born on July 9, 1942, in Asunción, Paraguay, to Luís and Dora Zamphiropolos Aranda. Nilda earned a nursing degree at the Instituto Andrés Barbero in Asunción. She continued her post-graduate work at the Clinica San Giuseppe in Rome, Italy. She married Dr. Modesto S. Gometz on September 21, 1967, in Asunción and moved to the United States the following year. She worked beside Modesto as a nurse and office manager for many years at the Children and Teenagers’ Clinic in Pittsburg, Kansas. She resided in Pittsburg for most of her life, where she touched the lives of countless individuals with her kindness and generosity. Nilda was an active member of the Hispanic community, often providing resources to exchange students at Pittsburg State University and the members of Our Lady of Lourdes parish. Nilda's faith was always the guiding force behind everything she did. As a devout Catholic, she found solace and strength in her relationship with God, trusting in His divine plan with unwavering faith and conviction. Due to her declining health, she moved to Ocala, Florida, in late 2023 to be closer to her son, Eric, and his children.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Modesto S. Gometz. Survivors include two sons Eric A. Gometz and his wife Carol of Ocala, Florida, and Edward D. Gometz, MD, and his wife Shannon of Chicago, Illinois; sister Nora Aranda of Monte Porzio Catone, Italy; two brothers, Mario Aranda and Luís “Luisito” Aranda, both of Asunción, Paraguay; and five grandchildren Sofia, Alexander, Nicolas, Juliana and Gabriel.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, March 25, 2024, at noon EDT (11 am CDT) at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Ocala, Florida, with Father Shenoy Thomas as Celebrant. Inurnment will be at a later date in Asunción, Paraguay. The Mass will be live-streamed via the link youtube.com/@queenofpeaceocala6863/live. Condolences may be left online at nilda-gometz.forevermissed.com
As we mourn the loss of our beloved Nilda, let us take comfort in the knowledge that she now rests in the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father. May her soul rest in eternal peace, and may her memory be a blessing to all.
"Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen."
