Romana L. Clive

Romana “Romy” Liendo Clive was born February 19, 1932 in Brownsville, TX. Our loving and devoted mother passed on February 1, 2023 and joined her husband George Clive, her mother Rafaela and father Eutimio, her six siblings and her Lord and Savior. She will be greatly missed by her children, Mary Elizabeth Galvan and husband Teo, George Clive Jr. and wife Rebecca, Richard Clive and wife Janelle Rios, Margaret Helton and Tony. “Grandma” was so proud of all of her grandchildren, Sara and husband Luke, Kathleen and Josh, Eva and husband Matt, Britney and husband Brandon, Jessica and husband Marcus, Devin, Connor, Emma. Great grandchildren, Luna, Teo, Romy, Nora, Gavin, Lincoln, Joslyn, Landyn, Ashtyn.

Mom “Grandma”’s father passed away when she was 3, which left her mother with 7 children to raise. It was hard making ends meet growing up but there was always a lot of love and faith in God. Their family were farmers and one uncle raised goats. When she was about seven years old, she would sell the goat cheese her aunt would make. She sold it for 12 cents and of that she would keep two cents. She was always an entrepreneur at heart and she and our father would later become business owners. She met her future husband when she was 16 years old and married him four years later. They traveled to Monterey Mexico for their honeymoon and from that point on, they traveled to many places. After living in Brownsville TX, they moved to Guaymas, Sonora and then to Managua, Nicaragua. Mom was so brave, strong and optimistic about all the adventures in her life. She made the most of friends and events. Both she and George would join social clubs, go dancing, play cards, hosted many parties and suppers. They celebrated all events in our lives and those of their friends as well. In Managua, they opened their first restaurant, Restaurante El Bar La Fuente. After returning to the United States, they bought a franchise of U.S. Submarine Sandwiches and opened Romy’s Hamburgers. They later moved to Crosby, TX where they opened two restaurants,Hamburger Inn and Romana's Mexican Restaurant. George and Romy loved visiting casinos in Las Vegas and Louisiana. They would leave without telling their family so their children would each be calling each other to see if anyone knew where they were. They traveled to Mexico, Spain, Portugal, France, Italy and England. Their lives were full of adventure.

There was never a dull moment when around Grandma Romy. Her smile, humor, and attitude would light up a room. She showed so much compassion, love and care to her whole family including her children, all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She raised a beautiful, caring family which has become something she and George can both be proud of. She was always witty and she always surprised us with comedic remarks and clever comebacks that were signature to her character. Romy was energetic till the very end, playing a game of Mexican Train right before passing. Her family will always appreciate the love, compassion, hard work ethic and faith in God she instilled in us.

Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 9:00pm Monday, February 6th at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00pm in the Grand Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 9:00 am Tuesday, February 7th at Holy Rosary Church, 3617 Milam St. Houston, TX. Rite of Committal will follow at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery. We will conclude services with a reception at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home. Serving as Pallbearers will be George Clive Jr., Richard Clive, Devin Clive, Brandon Cave, Connor Helton, Matt Davis and Josh Lavrinc.