Union Grove-Santiago Gomez, Jr., 55, passed away and went to be with his heavenly father on October 9, 2022 at his residence in the loving presence of his family. He was born February 22, 1967 and raised in Texas by Maria Gomez and Teodoro Quiroz. Santiago was a dedicated working man who drove for Veteran's Truck Line, Inc. in Wisconsin for over twenty years. He loved being part of his breakfast group that called themselves "Brothers of the Road." He was a Cowboys Fan. Santiago was a son, father, grandpa, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend that God blessed our lives with. He always put people before himself and took care of anyone who needed help. He will be remembered for his "tell it like it is" attitude, humor, and advice.

Santiago is survived by his mother, Maria; his children, Edwin Jaramillo, Jr. and Anthony James Martinez (Jerica Esther Sue Martinez); grandchildren, Quintyn David Martinez, Bella Lee Rivera Martinez, Julius Anthony Martinez, Khloe Rosa Martinez, Noah Edwin Santiago Martinez, Mila Evangeline Martinez, and Santiago Daniel James Martinez; and his siblings, Jesus Quiroz, Pedro Quiroz, Maribel Quiroz, Teodoro Quiroz, Alma Rosa Quiroz Nuñez, Maria Oralia Quiroz Nuñez, Mirta Nelly Quiroz Nuñez, Santos Guadalupe Quiroz Nuñez, Silbestre Quiroz Nuñez, Juan Aniel Quiroz Nuñez, and Fransisco Ruiz .

Visitation for family and friends will be held at DeLeon Funeral Home, 700 E. Expressway 83, Pharr, Texas on Monday, October 17 from 3 pm – 9 pm with Prayer Service at 7 pm and Tuesday, October 18 from 8:30 am to 10:30 am. Burial will take place at San Juan Cemetery on Tuesday, October 18 at 11 am.