Louis B Romero, Jr.

Louis B. Romero, Jr., 52 passed away unexpectedly on July 2, 2015. He was born on February 26, 1963 in Riverside, CA to Louie & Patricia Romero. He is preceded in death by his father, Louie B. Romero, Sr., Grandparents, Don and Gertrude Martinez and Della Romero. Louis is survived by his mother, Patricia Romero of Colorado Springs, sister, Doreen (James) Abeyta, nieces, Kristi (Mark) Apodaca, Jaime Abeyta, great nephew Damon and great niece Jaelin, step-nephews Mark, Brandon, Jarek and Ryan all of Pueblo, best friend and mentor, Frank Sampson of Boulder, his dog Ezra, his cat Smudgeand numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and many dear Friends.


Louis was a native of Trinidad, CO where he began his passion of art at a very young age. He attendedTrinidad PublicSchools from 2nd grade until the end of his junior year. He graduated from Doherty High School in Colorado Springs in1981. The recipient of a full ride scholarship to the University of Colorado-Boulder earned hima Bachelors Degree of Fine Arts in 1986. Hetraveled to Italy and throughout Europe to study abroad for 2 summers while in college; he participated in an Artist in Residency program within the Trinidad School District to teach elementary students. Louis received his Master’s Degree of Fine Arts from Yale University in 1994 and was awarded a Fellowship to study at the Royal Academy of Arts in London. He was a Professor of Fine Arts at Highlands University, NM as well as the University of Colorado-Denver. Louis' paintings and artwork have been displayed in many professional galleries and exhibitions inthe United States and abroad. His artwork is also owned by numerous private Fine Art collectors.Louis worked in several art galleries and museums throughout Colorado, Seattle and San Francisco.He enjoyed hiking, biking, camping, fishing, snowshoeing, rock climbing, listening toa wide variety of music, movies and spending time with family and friends. He was charismatic but very humble with a special sense of humor. His smile and kind demeanor made everyone feel special and he touched many hearts!

A Celebration of Life will be held his honor on Friday, July 17, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Chautauqua Park (in the Grand Assembly Room) in Boulder, CO.