Roman G. Natal Jr.

Roman Natal Jr., passed away at his home on Saturday, January 21, 2017 in Irving, Texas. He was born October 31, 1948 in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. Preceded in death by his parents, Roman Natal Sr. & Augustina (Granado) Natal. Roman married Yolanda Tamayo on June 30, 1969, who still resides in Irving.

Romans’ long fought health battles were too much for him over the last year. He spent his final days with loved ones, in the comfort of his own home, visiting with his family and friends. He quickly grew tired, as his mind was willing, but his body was giving out on him.

He is survived by his wife Yolanda, his son Roman Anthony and his daughters Cookie Johnson (Mark Johnson) and Michelle Delesma (Carlos). His siblings, Gloria Guerrero (late husband Lucino), Angie Silva (Sabas), Virginia Garcia (late husband Frank), Isabelle Pina (Ramiro), Guzman Natal (Antonia), Ricardo Natal, and Jorge Natal. As well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He has six grandchildren, Franchesca Natal, Michelle Edmondson, Dustin Johnson, Carlos Garcia, Victoria Garcia, and Valexya Delesma. He has five great-grandchildren, Aiden, Zander, Savannah, Hunter, & Max.

He was a graduate of the Class of 1967 from Crozier Tech high school in Dallas. Roman later entered the service, and served in the Army from May 16, 1968 – May 5, 1971. He then worked as a letter carrier with the US postal service for 30 years, until he retired.

Join with us in celebrating the life of Roman Natal. A memorial service will be held at Calvary Hill, 3235 Lombardy Lane, Dallas Texas 75220 on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served at Calvary Hill Funeral Home, and a formal reception will be hosted after the service at the Amvets Post 22 at 3900 W Davis St., Dallas, TX 75211.