Avery Romero

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Coteau - A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM Saturday, July 25, 2009 at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Coteau for Avery Romero, 89, who died Thursday, July 23, 2009 in Coteau. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Rev. Barry Crochet will be the Celebrant. Jonie Duplantis and Angela Derouen will proclaim the readings. Gift Bearers include Michelle Robicheaux, Michelle Hulin, Sonya Borel, Stephanie Comeaux, Jennifer Price, and Jessica Romero. Born on April 26, 1920 in Iberia Parish, Mr. Romero worked as a dairy farmer for many years, and then worked for the City of New Iberia for over 23 years. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, dancing, french music, telling stories and most of all spending time with his family. He will be deeply missed. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Mable Duhon Romero of Coteau; sons, Kenwood Romero and wife Diane of New Iberia, Ronald Romero and wife Judy of Coteau, Terry Romero and wife Gee of New Iberia, Danny Romero of New Iberia, Glenn Duhon and wife Tressie of Poverty Point; daughters, Peggy Duplantis and husband Ernest of New Iberia, Jeannie Breaux of New Iberia, Debby Segura and husband Jerry of New Iberia, Bonnie Sanchez and husband Bert of Port Allen; brother, Norris Joe Romero and wife Juanita of Rayne; sisters, Dorothy Menard of Cade, Emily Menard and husband Rivers of Cade, Edith Touchet of Coteau; sister-in-laws, Lillie Mae Romero of Lafayette, Amy Romero of New Iberia, Marie Romero of Coteau; 22 grandchildren, Keith, Kirk, Kim, Big Michelle, Scotty, Angela, Jennifer, Kendall, Kimball, Jonie, Carl, Stephanie, Shawn, Little Michelle, Chasity, Sonya, Dawn, Kerry, Amy, Jessica, Joshua, Nicholas; 37 great grandchildren, Kirsten, Travis, Amber, Allison, Tyler, Amber, Keely, Madison, Payton, Conner, Ben, Brennan, Bailey, Brandon, Emma, Erica, Alex, Natalie, Kelsey, Kasper, Little Mike, Kimberly, Hunter, Logan, Derek, Blaire, Ashley, Kylie, Kelsey, Toby, Allyssa, Bailey, Alexis, Gavin, Natalie, Alexis, Rodney, and a great granddaughter due to arrive in November; and a great great grandchild due to arrive in December. He was preceded in death by his parents Alcide and Claudia Toole Romero; a son, Carroll Romero; grandchildren, Steven Breaux, Jamie Breaux; son-in-laws, Steve Breaux, Nolan Trahan; daughter-in-law, Delva Lancon Romero; brothers, Eddie Romero, Paul Romero, Laurent Romero; sisters, Amanda Romero, Edise Romero; brother-in-laws, Dudley Menard and Gus Touchet. Pallbearers include Kenwood, Ronald, Terry, Danny, Glenn, Scotty. Honorary pallbearers include Ernest, Bert, Jerry, Joshua, Brennan, Nicholas, Kendall, Kimball, Carl, Shawn, Keith, Kirk, Kim, and Kerry. The family would like to give special thanks to Mr. Romero's caregivers, Judy Romero, his daughter-in-law, and to Diane and Gayle with AAA Hospice. A gathering of family and friends will be Friday from 2:30 PM until 10:00 PM at Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd, in New Iberia. A rosary will be prayed at 6:00 PM Friday. Visitation will continue Saturday from 8:00 AM until 10:15 AM. Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd., New Iberia, LA 70560, 337.365.3331, is in charge of arrangements.