elevated mn6Tz Longtime Port Colborne Physician and Community Caregiver 

elevated mn6Tz Enrique Gomez Antelo, MD (Emeritus) passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026, in his 92nd year. 

elevated mn6Tz He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Carole, and his children Enrique (Ann), Leandro (Alison), and Milagro (George). He will be lovingly remembered as Papa by his seven grandchildren: Christopher, Taylor, Michael, Daniel, Kyle, Logan, and Elena. 

elevated mn6Tz Early Life and Education 

elevated mn6Tz Enrique was born in Granada, Spain, the only child of Enrique Gomez Bueno and Matilde Antelo Mauzaisse. A gifted student, he graduated from the University of Granada Faculty of Medicine at age 23 while serving as a Sub-Lieutenant in the Spanish military. 

elevated mn6Tz In 1963 he was awarded the prestigious Senator Fulbright Scholarship, which brought him to the United States for medical training. He completed his internship at Bergen Pines County Hospital in New Jersey, a residency in Pathology at Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital in Philadelphia, and a residency in Internal Medicine at Grace Hospital in Detroit. 

elevated mn6Tz While living in Detroit he met Carole, who worked at Parke-Davis Pharmaceutical Company. They married in Windsor, Ontario in 1968. 

elevated mn6Tz After completing further training in Endocrinology and Internal Medicine at Ottawa Civic Hospital, the couple settled in Port Colborne on the shores of Lake Erie, where they raised their family and became deeply rooted in the community. 

elevated mn6Tz Medical Career 

elevated mn6Tz Dr. Gomez began practicing medicine in Port Colborne in 1971, joining a clinic on the east side of the city. Over an extraordinary 60-year career, he cared for generations of patients throughout the Niagara region. 

elevated mn6Tz He practiced 46 years in his Port Colborne clinic and served 31 years as Medical Director of Northland Manor/Northland Pointe Nursing Home. He often said being a family physician never felt like work because he loved caring for people. Patients knew him as a compassionate doctor who always took the time to listen. 

elevated mn6Tz His lifelong dedication to medicine and public service was recognized when he was granted Emeritus status by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. 

elevated mn6Tz Personal Life and Interests 

elevated mn6Tz Outside of medicine, Enrique enjoyed life’s simple pleasures: sharing good wine, savouring authentic paella, an extra slice of birthday cake, reading, and playing poker with friends and colleagues.   

elevated mn6Tz Enrique was also a man of faith, and he was a long-time member of St. Therese of Lisieux Parish in Port Colborne and St. Luke’s Parish in Thornhill, Ontario. 

elevated mn6Tz Above all, he was devoted to his family and took great pride in the accomplishments of his children and grandchildren. His humour, and quiet strength will be deeply missed. 

elevated mn6Tz “Granada siempre vivió en su corazón.” 

elevated mn6Tz (Granada always lived in his heart.) 

elevated mn6Tz Special thanks are extended to the healthcare staff at North York General Hospital and the caring staff at Glynnwood Retirement Home in Thornhill. 

elevated mn6Tz Memorial Information 

elevated mn6Tz In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to a local healthcare charity or an organization supporting seniors’ care in the Niagara region. 

elevated mn6Tz A private funeral service was held at Holy Cross Cemetery in Thornhill on March 14, 2026. 

elevated mn6Tz Thank you to everyone who extended their love and support at this time.