Barbara Jane (Powell) Gomes

September 1, 1944 - April 1, 2022

Barbara Jane (Powell) Gomes, 77, of Yuba City passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022 at home with her family. She was born on September 1, 1944 in Yuba City, CA the daughter of Albert C. Powell and Velma L. Powell. Barbara graduated from Yuba City High School and, after spending a few years in Reno, NV, returned to Yuba City where she married David and they raised their family. Barbara is survived by her husband of 55 years, David Gomes; two brothers, Albert (Lora) Powell of Woodland, CA and Robert Powell of Bellingham, WA; two children who live in Yuba City with their families: son, Mitch (Anne) Gomes and daughter, Tarra (Jason) Victorino; one grandson, Spencer Gomes; and three granddaughters, Claire Gomes, Sydnie and Lainey Victorino. Barbara loved her family and they were everything to her. She was extremely proud of her Powell family roots including Albert Powell High School named after her father. She truly enjoyed being a "GG" to her grandchildren and took pride in decorating her home every holiday to share with her family. A Celebration for Barbara will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 2360 St. Francis Way in Yuba City, CA. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be mailed to Sutter North Hospice, 400 Plumas Blvd., Suite 115, Yuba City, CA 95991.