Student death saddens PSU campus

  Tuesday, September 6, 2016 2:00 AM
  News

Pittsburg, KS

Pittsburg State University’s campus is saddened by the death of one of its students. Robreno Abelardo Natividad Gomez, 29, of Coffeyville, Kan., died on Sept. 1.

Pittsburg State University President Steve Scott issued the following statement upon learning of Gomez’s death.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with Robreno’s family and friends during this difficult time,” said Scott. “On behalf of the entire Pittsburg State University community, I offer my deepest condolences.”

Gomez was a senior majoring in Environmental and Safety Management. A veteran, Gomez served with honor in the Marine Corps during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Services will be held today at 11 a.m. at Holy Name Catholic Church in Coffeyville.