COTEAU - A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Junius “Neg” Romero at 11:00 am Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Father Brian Harrington will be the celebrant. Mr. Romero will be laid to rest at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at Evangeline Funeral Home on Monday from 2:00 pm until time of services, with the Men’s Rosary Group leading the Rosary at 7:00 pm Monday.
A native and lifelong resident of New Iberia, Junius passed away peacefully Saturday, July 14, 2018 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on January 15, 1932 to the late Nora and Edmae Touchet Romero, Junius was one of two children. He began work as a crane operator for the City of New Iberia when he was a young man and continued working for the city until his retirement. Junius was a jack of all trades who enjoyed tinkering around in his shop and fixing things. People would often bring their broken items and he would repair and resell them. In his downtime, Junius enjoyed working out in his garden alongside wife. While his wife, Effie, would tend to her flowers, Junius would see to his vegetables. A loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, he will be truly and deeply missed by all those who knew and loved him.
He survived by his loving wife of 70 years Effie Duhon Romero; children Leroy Romero and wife Brenda Romero of Coteau, Douglas Romero and wife Melba Romero of New Iberia, Linda Good of New Iberia, Brenda Choate and husband John Choate of Coteau, and Connie Chataignier and husband Jude Chataignier of New Iberia; 14 grandchildren; and 28 great grandchildren.
He preceded in death by his parents, Nora and Edmae Touchet Romero; son, Michael James Romero; grandchild, Leland Good; sister, Aliza Romero Maturin; brother in law, Adam Wilson Maturin.
Pallbearers will be Jack Romero, Clay Good, Robert Good, Eric Picard, Dustin Picard, Seth Collet, and Orie Romero.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Billy Maturin, Jude Chataignier, John Choate, Chris Maturin, and Jerry Maturin.
The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to his caregivers, Linda and Liz, and to the staff of Heart of Hospice for their care and compassion shown to Junius.
To view obituary online and video tribute, and to share memories please visit Mr. Romero’s memorial page www.evangelinenewiberia.com
Evangeline Funeral Homes, Inc. of New Iberia is in charge of arrangements.
