Mabry Joseph Romero

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Monday, January 12, 2015 at St. Jules Catholic Church, 116 St. Jules Street, Lafayette, LA 70506 for Mabry Joseph Romero Sr., 92, of Lafayette, Louisiana who passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at St. Clare Manor Nursing Home in Baton Rouge, LA Reverend Neil Pettit, Mr. Romero's grand nephew and Associate Pastor of St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church of Abbeville, LA will be the Celebrant for the funeral mass. He was born on November 19, 1922 to Cleveland Romero Sr. and Raymus Viator Romero. He had one sister; Annabelle Romero Trahan (Toby) and two brothers; Cleveland Romero, Jr. (Henrietta Robichaux Romero) and Donald J. Romero (Mavis Huval Romero). He attended N.P. Moss Elementary and was a graduate of Lafayette High School. Romero enlisted in the U.S. Army and served during World War II participating in battles and campaigns on Omaha Beach on D-Day in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe until he was honorably discharged in November of 1945, receiving medals for Good Conduct and the EAMETO medal. He married the former Joyce Cormier of Lafayette, Louisiana on June 6, 1943 who proceeded him in death on September 7, 1991. He is survived by his three children; Rebecca "Becky" Romero Rabalais (Marion) from Hartwell, GA, Mabry “Buddy” Romero Jr. (Michelle Dugas Romero) from Tallahassee, FL and Kenneth Romero (Shelly Fisher Romero) of Baton Rouge, LA. He is also survived by his eight grandchildren; Jason Rabalais of Norcross, GA, Michael Rabalais of Orlando, FL, Jonathan Romero and Jared Romero of Tallahassee, FL, Mary Kathryn Romero of New Orleans, LA, Jordan Romero, Anne Marie Romero and Joseph Romero of Baton Rouge, LA and special friend and companion, Mildred Gardemal of Lafayette, LA. Mabry was an avid sportsman who loved to fish and hunt and enjoyed Cajun cooking. He considered south Louisiana to be the center of the universe. He was happiest when preparing meals for a crowd and spending time with family. He thoroughly enjoyed introducing family and friends to his culinary dishes. Additionally he never hesitated to include others on his numerous trips and outdoor adventures. He truly had a contagious zest for life. Mabry was the owner/operator of Western Auto Store in Sunset, LA from 1955 until 1990. As a Lifetime Member of the International Association of Lions Clubs, Romero was a founding member of the Lion’s Club of Sunset serving as president, vice president, secretary, treasurer and zone chairman. His dedication and hard work with the Sunset Lion's Club had a significant impact on the success of the organization and their contributions to the crippled children's camp. He was a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus, a founding member of Our Lady of Fatima parish where he served as an usher for many years. Most recently he was active with St. Jules Catholic Church. Following his retirement from Western Auto he worked for several years at Poupart’s Bakery in Lafayette. The family requests that visiting hours will be Sunday, January 11, 2015 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm. A Rosary will be prayed by Mildred Gardemal at 6:30 pm on Sunday evening in the funeral home. Visiting hours will resume on Monday, January 12, 2015 at 8:00 am until time of service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to: Louisiana Lions League for Crippled Children, Inc. where an Endowment Fellowship has been established and named in memory of Mabry J. Romero, Sr. to benefit the LA Lions Camp, 292 L Beauford Drive, Anacoco, LA 71403; Phone: 337-239-6567. The family would like to express our sincere heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the nurses and staff of St. Clare Manor of Baton Rouge as well as the Care Team members from Bridgeway Hospice of Baton Rouge. Personal condolences may be sent to the Romero family at www.delhommefuneralhome.com. Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Drive, Lafayette, LA is in charge of funeral arrangements.

Mabry Joseph Romero

November 19, 1922 - January 8, 2015