Irene Marie Gomez-Bethke

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Gomez-Bethke, Irene Marie 86, of Woodbury, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021. Irene was the Former Minnesota Commissioner of Human Rights, a Member of the MSP Archdiocese Deanery Council, among the Founders of Centro Cultural Chicano (El Centro), Founder and Executive Director of Instituto de Arte Cultura, and historical citations to the book, Latino Minnesota. She was preceded in death by husband, Jack; parents, Jesse and Maria Gomez; brother, Joseph Gomez. Irene is survived by children, Jack (Marcia), Mary, Julia, Patty (Rafael), Anita and Jesse (Raquel); 14 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; brothers, Roman, Robert, Richard and Eugene; many nieces and nephews. Irene's wishes were to be cremated before her services. Due to Covid safety protocols, a private family Mass and service will be recorded on Saturday, March 27. Please visit the funeral home website after 5pm Saturday to view the service and Mass online. Memorials preferred to the Metropolitan Center for Independent Living or charity of your choice. Among Irene's many gifts was love of family, commitment to Human Rights and her deep faith. She will be greatly missed. gearty-delmore.com 763-537-4511

Published on March 23, 2021