Maria Oralia Romo

.Maria Oralia Romo entered eternal life on Saturday, September 17, 2011. She was predeceased by her father Rafael Romo, mother Edubijen (Vicky) Parra, and brother David Romo. Maria is survived by her daughter Patricia (Trish) Romo, grandchildren, Thomas, Veronica, and Charles King, and Keely Urbanski. Also surviving her are brothers: Louis A. Romo, Ruben Jesus Parra, and Jose Parra ; sisters: Elva Parra and Ruby Clark and numerous nieces and nephews.

She graduated from Hayden High School in 1946, and St. Mary’s School of Nursing in 1949. She happily spent 44 years at St. Mary’s Hospital working in Surgery. Initiating the first open heart team and other innovations in healthcare.

Since her retirement 16 years ago, her life revolved around her daughter, the grandchildren and their various school and life activities. We will miss this generous, kind and loving soul. We are grateful we had her in our lives.

She practiced her catholic faith. She embraced death as a part of life. Her family surrounded her until the end. She believed that not even death can remove the love and care a family has for each other. Family is forever, love overcomes all.

Please join friends and family at the wake / rosary located at Mariposa Gardens, 6747 E. Broadway Road, Mesa AZ on Friday September 23, 2011 5-8 pm.

The Funeral Mass service will be held at All Saints Church, 1534 North Recker Road Saturday September 24, at 10:00 am.

In lieu of fresh flowers the family is requesting you donate to the All Saints Church stained glass building fund in her name.