Joel Romo, 67, passed away suddenly on the early morning of January 1, 2024. Joel was an alumni of Jefferson Davis High School in Houston, Texas and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. As one of seven children to Mary Rose Morin, he leaves behind his sisters Mary Jo, Helen, Irene, Ninfa, Andrea and Gloria, and brother. He also leaves behind his wife Farrell, daughter Colette, grandchildren Mia, Abigail and Julien and many nieces and a nephew. To know Joel was to know unconditional love and uncontrollable laughter. He was a loving father, brother, husband, grandfather and uncle and will be remembered for his love of writing, music, politics, family and Jesus and his compassion for others. His celebration of life will be held January 20, 2024 at 12pm at Leal Funeral Home located at 11123 Katy Fwy, Houston, Texas 77079. Please join us as we cherish the life of Joel and remember the impact he had on his friends and family.
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Joel was blessed to have the Romo characteristic, loving and kind. You left us much too early. I feel blessed for having met you. May you rest in eternal peace.
Joel was blessed to have the Romo characteristic of love and caring for others. You left us much too early. I feel blessed to have met you. May you rest in eternal peace.
Joel was a great brother! Weather you agreed for disagreed on any given subject you always knew
Joel would end it with a hearty laugh, slap on the knee and big grin and beautiful smile. I will miss that brother….
Andrea, I am so sorry to hear of your loss and societal loss. Joel was very good to my children and a kind friend to me. Please send your family my sincerest condolences, I know my son, Victor idolized Joel. A great big brother.
Much love to your entire family, Lisa
( you taught me how to properly bake pie crust before filling at my house)