NEW IBERIA - A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Otis Ray Romero, age 78, at 10:00 am on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Fr. Nathan Comeaux will officiate. Interment will follow at Holy Family Mausoleum. The Iberia Veteran Honor Guard will perform military honors.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at Evangeline Funeral Home on Wednesday from 4:00 pm until 9:00 pm with the Rosary being prayed at 7:00 pm. The funeral home will reopen on Thursday from 8:00 am until the service time.
Otis was born in New Iberia to the late Otis and Lilian Trahan Romero and passed away Monday, July 26, 2021, New Iberia Manor North.
Otis was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend to all. He greatly enjoyed visiting and spending time with his grandsons. Otis also loved playing solitaire and listing to French and Zydeco music. He will be missed dearly by all those who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his children, Rob Romero and Keisha Romero; grandchildren, Zane Romero, Garrett Romero and Brad Nelson, II., and siblings, Allen “Boogie” Romero (Patty Sue) and Ethel “Cookie” Ducote (Burt).
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Patsy Dore Romero; son-in-law, Brad Nelson; and brother, Donald Romero.
Serving as pallbearers will be Zane and Garrett Romero, Brad Nelson, II., and Brandon Lennie.
Honorary pallbearers are Russ Romero, Pete Thibodeaux, Allen “Boogie” Romero, Tommy Romero, and Brock Romero.
To view the online obituary and sign the guestbook, please visit www.evangelinefuneralhome.com
Evangeline Funeral Home of New Iberia (337) 364-1881 is in charge of arrangements.
To view the on-line obituary and sign the guest register, please visit www.evangelinefuneralhome.com.
Evangeline Funeral Home of New Iberia is in charge of arrangements.
