In Mexico, Romelia worked as a nurse, and as a bookkeeper, until she served a 2 yr mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
She moved to Texas in the late 1950’s, where she met and married John Austin. She became an American Citizen and passed the test to become a nurse in the US. They had four daughters. Romelia worked with the Public Schools to translate and became an Elementary School Cafeteria Manager for children with special needs.
Survivors include her four daughters, Charlene, Peggy (Ty), Hazel (Don), and Colleen; a Sister-in-law Estella Barrón, 16 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John Austin (2008); her 4 sisters and 3 brothers; 1 granddaughter; and 1 great granddaughter.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, October 23, 2026, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Westminster at 10:00 AM. Bishop Crookston will be officiating. Interment will be at Fort Logan National Cemetery.
Services are entrusted to Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary, in Wheat Ridge, CO.
