Roman Luis Salinas

Roman was born September 4th, 2018, in Brighton, CO to Luis Salinas and Heather (Scheihing) Salinas and was the youngest of 4 siblings and uncle to 2 nephews. He passed away at the age of 5 on June 10th, 2024, in Aurora, CO.

Roman was raised in Keenesburg, CO and surrounding areas (Wiggins, CO). He graduated kindergarten at Hoff Elementary School. Roman loved everything about school, especially his friends and teachers. Roman wanted to be a Police Officer when he grew up. Before his passing he was made an Honorary Police Officer with the Fort Lupton Police Department.

Roman was known for his compassion, his love for God, extremely hard work ethic and willingness to please everyone. He was always the first to share with his friends and stick up for them if needed. His love for family, especially his sister, was always something people talked about.

Roman’s pride in the cowboy way made him the hardest working little boy who would get up early to start his daily chores on the farm, gathering eggs and playing with his calf, Ferdinand. Roman loved archery, target practice, golf, digging in the dirt, fishing, camping, building and repairing everything even if it didn’t need fixing. Most of all, Roman loved going to the annual branding in Wyoming. He showed no fear when he took control of the calves, chasing them into the corrals. He loved watching the “real” cowboys on their horses, rope and wrestle the calves to be branded.

Roman’s willingness to help and be a team player made him popular in all team events. He was always the first one to run across the gym floor in his cowboy boots to gather balls for the games. He took every opportunity he could to jump in a tractor and help work the fields or just drive the fence lines. It didn’t matter to Roman what he was doing as long as he could be a part of something. He helped bake with his grandmas, fixed cars and worked outside with his grandpas and played cops and robbers with his sister.

Roman is survived by his parents Luis and Heather Salinas of Wiggins, CO; his sister Mya Salinas of Wiggins, CO; his sister Shelbie Stricklin of Pace, FL; his brother Brandon Stricklin of Brighton, CO; his 2 nephews Abel and Elis of Pace, FL; his grandparents Randy and Gayle Scheihing of Reunion, CO, Luis Sr. and Andrea Salinas of Fort Lupton, CO; his aunts and uncles and numerous cousins.

A celebration of life will be held at 4:30 pm on Thursday July 25th, 2024, at the South East Weld County Fairgrounds located at 7758 Co Rd 59, Keenesburg, CO 80643 with a reception immediately following. The service will be open to the public. Anyone who has been touched by Roman during his life is welcome to attend. Celebration arrangements are being made by Dawn Sussex-Barr of Keenesburg, CO and Kristine Bell of Roggen, CO. Memorial donations can be made to High Plains Bank, Memorial for Roman Salinas, 401 Central Avenue, Wiggins CO 80654 or 370 W. Veterans Dr., Keenesburg CO 80643.