NEW IBERIA – A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Dolfie Joseph Romero at 2:00 pm Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Fr. Brian Harrington will be the celebrant. Mr. Romero will be laid to rest with his wife and son at Our Lady of the Lake Cemetery in Delcambre immediately following the mass. Dolfie will be honored with full military honors rendered by the Iberia Veteran’s Honor Guard.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at Evangeline Funeral Home on Wednesday from 9:00 am until 1:30 pm, with the recitation of the Rosary lead by the Men’s Rosary Group at 11:00 am.
Mr. Dolfie was born January 25, 1935 in Erath, Louisiana to the late Joseph and Ouida Lopez Romero. Dolfie was raised from a very early age with a strong work ethic. After finishing school, he enlisted in the Military and proudly served his country in the Navy during the Korean War. Dolfie was retired not once but twice during his lifetime. He spent 25 loyal years with the Jefferson Island Salt Mine where he was a member of the Mine Rescue Team. After the salt mine flood in 1980, Dolfie took on a position with Trappey’s and would spend 16 years with them, retiring at 62. But he would not stop there and went to work with Overhead Door until he decided to finally retire at the age of 78 and enjoyed many wonderful years.
Outside of his work, Dolfie was a member of the American Legion Post 365, VFW Post 1982, and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Many will remember Dolfie from his bowling days and being a member of the New Iberia Bowlers Association. He also enjoyed shooting pool and trips to the casino. Above all, Dolfie’s greatest love was his family. He was always happiest when his days were filled with their presence. His legacy of love and compassion towards others will forever be cherished. Rest well. Until we meet again.
Survivors include his daughter, Nadine Romero Rodrigue Pourciaux (John) of Carencro; his grandchildren whom he adored, Dillan Rodrigue Taylor (Jordan) of Arabi and Logan Robert Rodrigue (Lindsay) of New Iberia; his great granddaughter, Taralyn Grace Rodrigue; and two great grandchildren expected this year. He is also survived by his niece and nephew, Tricia Boudoin and Chad Romero; and a very close and dear friend, Winston Copell.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Claudette Landry Romero; his son, Robert James Romero; and his brother, Gallen Romero (Pat).
Serving as pallbearers will be Logan Rodrigue, Jordan Taylor, Roy John Pourcio, John Rodrigue, Stevie Romero, Chad Romero and Cody Bourque. Winston Copell will serve as honorary pallbearer.
Dolfie told his family many times that if he ever won the lottery, the first thing he would do would be to make sure all children were taken care of. So In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution in Dolfie’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
To view the online obituary and video tribute, and to share memories of Dolfie, please visit his memorial page at www.evangelinenewiberia.com
Evangeline Funeral Home of New Iberia is in charge of arrangements.
