Cornelio Romo

Cornelio Romo (86) of Montrose, Colorado, passed away at his home on August 10, 2024. 

Cornelio was born to Crispin Romo and Cesaria de la Cruz on September 16, 1937, in Rancho Chamacueros, Mexico. He came to the United States in 1969 in search of the best life possible for his family, who will carry on his legacy of hard work and his immense love for his family. The family that survives him includes wife, Ester Romo; daughters, Maria (Elias) Gonzalez, Juanita (Bo) Wilson, and Selestina (Ruben) Sandoval; grandchildren, Jessie (Alejandra) Gonzalez, Rosanna Gonzalez, Michael (Jen) Romo, Marisa (Jason) Cronk, and Davian Sandoval; great-grandchildren Ayleen Gonzalez, Emiliano Gonzalez, Jordan Romo, and Gavin Romo; and siblings, Vicente Romo, Guadalupe Romo, Felipe Romo and Paula Romo. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, brother Marcelino Romo, and grandson Jason Gonzalez. 

Cornelio was a faithful, prayerful warrior who covered many in his daily prayers. He was generous with what little he had and was always willing to help friends and family in need. He battled life-ending cancer but never stopped fighting and always put God at the center of his battles. Although his family was not ready to let him go, they have no doubt he found his place in heaven. 

To honor Cornelio’s memory, a service will be held on Friday, August 23, 2024, at 10 a.m. at St Mary’s Catholic Church, 1855 St. Mary’s Drive, Montrose, CO 81401. There will be a viewing at Crippin Funeral Home on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 5 p.m., 802 E Main Street, Montrose, CO, 81401, with a rosary following.