Douglas Omar Gomez Melara

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-215387
• Hero: 27 Aug 2020, Lake Erie, , Ontario, Canada; Drowned saving children
• Misfortune: 27 Aug 2020, Lake Erie, , Ontario, Canada; drowned saving children

Notes:

Body of Waterloo man recovered from Lake Erie
Douglas Gomez Jr. was found near Halloway Bay on Sunday at 9:55 a.m.

Niagara Regional Police say the body of a Waterloo man has been recovered from Lake Erie.

Douglas Gomez Jr. was found near Halloway Bay on Sunday at 9:55 a.m.

The recovery comes after Niagara police responded to Sherkston Beach in Port Colborne for a possible drowning.

Witnesses say Gomez was seen on Thursday, along with his three kids and another man, in distress after the water began to get rough due to an oncoming storm.

The Niagara Regional Police Service Marine Unit organized a search with the assistance of the Port Colborne Marine Auxiliary Rescue Unit and the Canadian Coast Guard, but had to postpone the search when the weather conditions worsened.

Police say no foul play is suspected and will no longer be investigating the incident.

Body of Waterloo man recovered from Lake Erie. (2020). Retrieved 4 September 2020, from https://www.kitchenertoday.com/local-news/body-of-waterloo-man-recovered-from-lake-erie-2675443

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Gomez Melara, Douglas Omar Jr.

With great sorrow but with our hearts full with pride we announce that Doug passed away heroically on Thursday, August 27, 2020, at the age of 33. Doug will be missed every day by his family. Beloved son of Douglas Omar Gomez Sr. and Eva Gomez. Loving brother to Danny and Cassandra. Devoted and proud father to Jasmine "Jazzy" Gomez-Schwens. Doug will be sadly missed by Jen Schwens and all of his family and friends. He always had his daughter by his side. Doing everything he could to make her happy, showing her how much he loved her to the last day of his life.

He made his sister's last birthday so special by surprising her with a country-style party that included a country singer. He was always there for his brother Danny, they were attached at the hip. No matter where he was he made time to make video-calls to share with his parents his accomplishments and father-daughter moments, something he did until his last day.

He made friends everywhere he went, always offering his friendship and help with a great smile. He was always surrounded by amazing friends that loved him very much. With his hard work and creativity, he was an inspiration for entrepreneurship.

Visitation and Service Details:
Doug's family will receive relatives and friends from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener, 519-749-8467.

Please note that if you wish to attend the visitation, masks are mandatory and you must RSVP your attendance through the funeral home website or by calling the funeral home at 519-749-8467. A private funeral service will be held. Extended family and friends may view the service on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. via the following livestream link: https://www.henrywalser.com/live-streaming.
The graveside portion of the service at Parkview Cemetery will also be viewable via livestream, approximately 20 minutes after the chapel service ends.

Visit www.henrywalser.com to view Doug's memorial and to RSVP your attendance.

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