Ruben P. Romero, Sr., passed away peacefully on June 8th, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Ruben was 85 years old and was born in Coyote, New Mexico on March 7th, 1934. Ruben was predeceased by his sons, Johnny and Jessie Romero and granddaughter Caressa Romero. Ruben is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Lucy Romero, his children, Dorothy (Alfred), Gloria (Ray), Betty (Brett), David (Linda), Ruben Jr., and Carlos (Lisa). Ruben has 80 grandchildren and great-grand children, as well as 3 great-great grand children, and many nieces and nephews. Ruben is also survived by his siblings Vincent and Jenny Mejia.
Ruben was a Proud Korean War Veteran, Member of the 82nd Airborne and 187 Regimental Combat Team (Rakkasans) in addition to being a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great grandfather. He always felt his biggest accomplishment in his lifetime was his family.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 16, 2019, at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 East Indian School Road, Phoenix, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm with a Rosary at 7:00 pm. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, June 17, 2019, at 11:00 am at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home. Funeral Procession will immediately follow to his final resting place at The National Memorial Cemetery of AZ, 23029 Cave Creek road, Phoenix, AZ 85024, for a Graveside service held at 1:30 pm.
Corina
My dearest Papo,
I miss you so much and I wish I could bring you back. The days are just not the same. I miss your smile when I would tell you your handsome. I know you are no longer suffering and are at peace. Always look down on us especially my Nana. God bless you Papo. Te Amo Mucho
Larry P Candelaria
My dad Layo(el indio) Candelaria waiting for you in heaven.Along with all your love ones.you will be greatly missed (el Muffler)love my my great friend.Rest In Peace Rueben……
Pat-T Stamps
Dear Dorothy:
My sincere condolences to you & your family in the loss of your beloved Father.
Remember that Earth has no sorrow, that Heaven cannot heal; to be absent in the flesh is to be present in the Spirit!
May you bask in the many sweet memories you share together; know that you now have a Guardian Angel watching over you all!
Love you,
Dalia Ramirez
My prayers and condolences to the Romero family. May your faith give you peace at this difficult time.
Gina Romero
Papo, you were the type of grandfather that it didn’t matter low Long it was when I went to visit you and nana you would greet me with open arm and act like it was just yesterday when we last visited.
I will remember your stories and you showing the kids all your pictures. I will forever hold in my heart how you were there for me when my mom passed away you called me twice a day for two months just to make sure I was good.
You were and always will be an amazing tata you will be forever missed. And I will hold the memories in my heart. Give my mom a hug when you see her.
Sonia M Apodaca Peru
My dear sweet Tio Ruben,
I can still remember when last we spoke. Your words of kindness.. Your love. You will be missed. I love you. Say hi to Nana and my Daddy for me.
Romero Family,
Our deepest condolences
Jose and Sonia (Mirabal) Peru
Noah Vigil
Uncle Ruben … Although i just got to see you and meet you… i wish we could of met yrs ago… My own Father Henry Vigil always said you were special and one of a kind … and as always he was right … you will be truely missed but never forgotten .. May you rest in peace … love and respects always … your nephew Noah Vigil
Rocky Warinner
I can’ t remember when Ruben was not around. He was my Uncle Fred Warinner’s Best Friend as well as our Cousin Donny Warinner’s Faithful Side kick. They shared the common bond of both being proud Air Bourne veterans. He was a great story teller and always had exciting and interesting stories about his life adventures. We will surely miss him but I know he has moved on to his next great adventure.
Adios Amigo