Gilbert Lopez Romero, age 79, of Austin, Texas passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2005. Mr. Romero was born on March 18, 1926 to Juan and Eugenia Romero and was a lifelong resident of Austin. Mr. Romero was a World War II Army veteran who was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart for actions during his military service. Mr. Romero was employed for 41 years with the Austin American Statesman. He retired in 1991. He is survived by his sister, Lucille Wade of New York; his children, Eugene (Martha) Romero of Illinois; Susan (David) Barclay of Wisconsin; Steven Romero and Michael Romero, both of Austin; and six grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 25, 2005 at Assumption Cemetery. Obituary and guestbook available online at wcfish.com
