Alice Romo Hamilton

She was born on September 8, 1942, in San Antonio, Texas, to Guadalupe and Felicia Romo. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother who will be lovingly remembered by her family.

Alice graduated from Tech High School in 1961, where she played in the band and performed on the alto saxophone. She was also a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. She retired from the pharmaceutical company Marion Merrell Dow after 25 years of service, where she worked as an International Administrative Executive. She was an active member of her community who loved cooking for her family, enjoyed quilting, and loved traveling.

Alice was preceded in death by her parents, Guadalupe and Felicia Romo; her brothers, Robert C. Romo, Guadalupe C. Romo Jr., and Magdeleno C. Romo; and her sisters, Nellie R. Paleo, Rachel R. Rangel, and Hortencia Romo. She was also preceded in death by her nephews, Kostas K. Romo and Christopher Romo Lopez.

Alice is survived by her siblings Henry C. Romo and his wife, Jodie; George C. Romo and his wife, Carmen; Ida R. Aguirre, widow of Gilbert; and Herlinda R. Lopez and her husband, Henry M. Lopez. She is also survived by Scarlett Romo, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

Alice will be reunited with her beloved husband of 51 years, Kenneth Hamilton. She was also preceded in death by her son, Kenneth David Hamilton; her daughter, Carla (Brett) Held; and her granddaughter, Cecilia “CC” Held.

A military graveside service will be held on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, located at 23029 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, Arizona.