
85, of Phoenix, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2013. Born in Hayden, Arizona to Jose Romero and Carmen Sierras Romero. He is reunited with his parents and brothers Ramon, Felizardo, Ignacio and Jose. He will be missed and affectionately remembered by his beloved wife of sixty years, Rafaela, and five children, Stella (Fred Ollarsaba), Norma, Margie (Steve Wolf), Arthur (Argelia Romero) and Terri (Steve Patton) and grandchildren Vanessa, Richard, Steve, Rachel, Andrea, Sara, Alejandrina, Marcos, Carlos, Nick, Victoria and Krissy; and 10 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Armando and sisters, Irene, Maggie, Carol and Carmen. He is best known for his dedication and commitment to his family, friends, church and community which included his prestigious award of the St. George Award of outstanding service to the spiritual development of Catholic Youth in the Boy Scouts of America. He enjoyed camping, fishing, photography and traveling with his wife to explore Scandinavia, Canada, Mexico, Europe and most states in the U.S. He worked at Cudahy Bar-S for 32 years before retiring to an enjoyable second career in real estate. He is gone now but leaves a legacy of family and traditions that will last generations. A Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 am Monday, February 25, 2013 at St Mary’s Basilica, 231 N. 3rd St., Phoenix, AZ. Arrangements entrusted to Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home.
Carlos Reyes
My condolences to my Uncle and his family,
From the Reyes Families. Jimmy,Luis Fernando.. Carlos, wife Peggy,children Carlos,Phillip,Joshua and Hannah. God Bless all of you in this difficult time. My Dad enjoyed my Uncle Arturo’s visits to his house.
Anne Bell
I am so sorry for your loss. May the outpouring of sympathy, the kind acts of friends and strangers, as well as your memories give you comfort to help you endure the days ahead. The Bible also offers comfort. “For God is near to those broken at heart. “ Ps 34:17,18. Our Creator promises that there will soon be a time when “death will be no more.” Revelation 21:4. If you have any questions or comments, please contact me at: theoneforson@yahoo.com