Tony Romero

Funeral Mass for Tony Romero, 82, of Lawrence, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Lawrence. Burial will be held at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Lawrence, Kansas. He passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

Tony was born May 28. 1936 in Lawrence, Kansas, the son of Gonzalo and Avelina (Ramirez) Romero.

He married Ruth Martinez on June 23, 1956 in Ottawa, Kansas. She survives him.

Other survivors include his daughters; Rachel Romero, Deborah (Rick) Hermesch, Sara (Jess) Gamboa and Catherine Sloan, siblings; Alberta Guiterrez, Valentina Guerrero, Teresa Martinez, Phyllis Guiterrez, Peter Romero, Rickey Romero, Gonzalo Jr., Lorrie Alcala and Rebecca Stephens, eleven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Tony was preceded in death by his brothers; Guadalupe, Jose, Frank Romero, sister, Juanita Hernandez and four grandchildren.

The family will greet friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary starting at 6:00 p.m., Monday, September 10, 2018 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence, Kansas.

His favorite pastimes included fishing, gardening, horseshoes, supporting the KC Royals, KC Chiefs and watching KU Basketball. He loved spending time with his family; especially playing with his great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Church and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.

8 Condolences

  1. Zoning & Codes Department on September 6, 2018 at 10:41 am

    Catherine, our deepest condolences to you and your family during this time. You have wonderful memories that will live on forever.

    With sympathy, your Zoning & Codes friends.



  2. Annie Annis on September 6, 2018 at 1:02 pm

    Records Department Sheriff’s Office:
    Becky, our thoughts are with you and your family. May you find some peace in your memories.
    In sympathy, Sheriff’s Office Records Department



  3. Thomas G Ramirez on September 6, 2018 at 8:20 pm

    Are deepest sympathy to Romero family .are prayers are with you. Tom Ramirez Jr. & Family.



  4. Elena & Pete Jr Tavares on September 7, 2018 at 5:07 am

    Rachel, family and friends, please accept Elena’s & my deepest heartfelt thoughts, prayers and condolences on the passing of Mr. Romero.
    Please take comfort in the knowledge that he now is in the company of family and friends that have gone before him, together with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
    May he Rest In Peace.



  5. Elena & Pete Jr Tavares on September 7, 2018 at 5:09 am

    Rachel, family and friends, please accept Elena’s & my deepest heartfelt thoughts, prayers and condolences on the passing of Mr. Romero.
    Please take comfort in the knowledge that he now is in the company of family and friends that have gone before him, together with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
    May he Rest In Peace.



  6. Steve Ramirez on September 7, 2018 at 2:38 pm

    Heaven took home another angel. tony was one of the good, good guys. He left behind a wonderful legacy in his family. Condolences to the entire family. Steve and Carla Ramirez



  7. Linda Folsom Tolbert on September 9, 2018 at 1:22 pm

    To the Ramirez Family:
    So sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.



  8. Joe and Alma Quintanilla on September 10, 2018 at 12:27 am

    Our Condolences to the family on the loss of your dear loved Tony, Prayers to you all in this time of sorrow



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