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New Iberia - Funeral will be at 11:00 AM, on Wednesday, September 10, 2008, at Pellerin Funeral Home Chapel in New Iberia, for Lannis Joseph Romero, 51, who passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2008 in Lafayette.
Interment will follow at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Coteau.
Rev. Ed Degeyter will officiate.
Born on February 23, 1957, Lannis enjoyed camping, fishing, and especially listening to French music.
Survivors include his mother, Willa Mae Domingue Romero of New Iberia; fiance, Janet Wapnarski of Coteau; sons, Jeremy Romero and wife Christina of Youngsville, Nicholas Romero and wife Heather of Youngsville; daughter, Amanda Romero of Coteau; step son, Jeremy Wapnarski and wife Desiree of Youngsville; step daughter, Lanie Wapnarski of Lafayette; brothers, Annis Romero and wife Sweetie of New Iberia, Julius Romero and wife Sarah of Youngsville; sister, Dianna Bourque and husband Alton of New Iberia; grandchildren, Ty, Hannah, Beau, and Lillie; step grandchild, Cohen Wapnarski.He was preceded in death by his father, Minous Joseph Romero.
Pallbeaers will be Nick Romero, Donald Romero, Tracy Romero, Sonny Romero, Barkley Romero and Jake Romero.
Honorary pallbearers include Jeremy Wapnarski, Chad Lasseigne and Dewayne Self.
A gathering of family and friends will be Tuesday from 9:30 AM until 9:00 PM at Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd, in New Iberia. A rosary will be prayed at 7:00PM Tuesday. Visitation will continue Wednesday from 8:00 AM until time of service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family.
Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd., New Iberia, LA 70560, 337.365.3331, is in charge of arrangements.