Gloria E. Romero
November 18, 1922 ~ July 19, 2016
Gloria Yolanda Delgado-Estvez de Romero
Born in Mexico City, Mxico on November 18, 1922
Departed on July 19, 2016 and resided in Poquoson, VA.
Funeral Mass: Thursday, Jul. 28, 2016, 3:00 PM
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 3305 Glen Carlyn Rd. Falls Church, VA
Viewings: 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM, Wednesday, July 28, 2016 at Money & King Funeral Home, 171 W. Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180
Gloria Estevez Romero
(Age 93)
Gloria E. Romero of Mexico City, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2016 at Marisol's home (her daughter) in Poquoson, VA with her loving family at her side. Gloria Estvez Romero was born in Mexico City, November 18, 1922, the daughter of the late Cenovia and Antonio Estvez of Mexico City and Calimaya, Mxico, respectively. She was the youngest of 13 siblings (Felipe, Adela, Pedro, Antonio Jr., Jose, Esperanza, Rosa, Emma, Leonor, Sirenia, Jorge and Alicia). On April 18, 1952, she married Mario Saavedra Romero (World War II veteran) and started her new life in a foreign land ("En el Norte"). Together they raised 5 children (Kris, Mario, Carlo, Rosemaria, and Marisol) in the Washington Metropolitan area. She was married for 49 years to her late husband Mario, and was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a dedicated homemaker and anchor of the family, providing stability and a loving environment.
Gloria was known for her awesome cooking (her Mexican white rice in particular) and creative hobbies. She traveled extensively with Mario, specially throughout Europe, the Caribbean and car trips across the US. She was always involved with school activities and loved to share her Mexican culture. She always enjoyed her hobbies such as gardening and outings with her cuatachas (girlfriends). Gloria's favorite past time was to crochet hats, which she donated to the homeless and cancer patients. She could crochet 6 hats per day!
She is survived by five children; Kris and his wife Deletta of Chantilly, VA; Mario and his wife Nancy of Baltimore, MD; Carlo of Falls Church, VA; Rosemaria of Falls Church, VA; and Marisol and her husband Alfonso (Gloria's only son-in-law) of Poquoson, VA; as well as ten grandchildren: Chris (CB), Alex, Maria, Rachel, Carlos, Joshua, Grayson, Garrison, Laurence and Maya; and three great-grandchildren: London, Lincoln and Lillianna.
A graveside service will be held at Arlington National Cemetery, six to eight weeks from today. Please check your emails for further announcements.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be directed to the Veterans of Foreign Wars at www.vfw.org/Contribute/ or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org/donatenow.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Born in Mexico City, Mxico on November 18, 1922
Departed on July 19, 2016 and resided in Poquoson, VA.
Funeral Mass: Thursday, Jul. 28, 2016, 3:00 PM
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 3305 Glen Carlyn Rd. Falls Church, VA
Viewings: 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM, Wednesday, July 28, 2016 at Money & King Funeral Home, 171 W. Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180
Gloria Estevez Romero
(Age 93)
Gloria E. Romero of Mexico City, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2016 at Marisol's home (her daughter) in Poquoson, VA with her loving family at her side. Gloria Estvez Romero was born in Mexico City, November 18, 1922, the daughter of the late Cenovia and Antonio Estvez of Mexico City and Calimaya, Mxico, respectively. She was the youngest of 13 siblings (Felipe, Adela, Pedro, Antonio Jr., Jose, Esperanza, Rosa, Emma, Leonor, Sirenia, Jorge and Alicia). On April 18, 1952, she married Mario Saavedra Romero (World War II veteran) and started her new life in a foreign land ("En el Norte"). Together they raised 5 children (Kris, Mario, Carlo, Rosemaria, and Marisol) in the Washington Metropolitan area. She was married for 49 years to her late husband Mario, and was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a dedicated homemaker and anchor of the family, providing stability and a loving environment.
Gloria was known for her awesome cooking (her Mexican white rice in particular) and creative hobbies. She traveled extensively with Mario, specially throughout Europe, the Caribbean and car trips across the US. She was always involved with school activities and loved to share her Mexican culture. She always enjoyed her hobbies such as gardening and outings with her cuatachas (girlfriends). Gloria's favorite past time was to crochet hats, which she donated to the homeless and cancer patients. She could crochet 6 hats per day!
She is survived by five children; Kris and his wife Deletta of Chantilly, VA; Mario and his wife Nancy of Baltimore, MD; Carlo of Falls Church, VA; Rosemaria of Falls Church, VA; and Marisol and her husband Alfonso (Gloria's only son-in-law) of Poquoson, VA; as well as ten grandchildren: Chris (CB), Alex, Maria, Rachel, Carlos, Joshua, Grayson, Garrison, Laurence and Maya; and three great-grandchildren: London, Lincoln and Lillianna.
A graveside service will be held at Arlington National Cemetery, six to eight weeks from today. Please check your emails for further announcements.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be directed to the Veterans of Foreign Wars at www.vfw.org/Contribute/ or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org/donatenow.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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I’m sorry for your loss but now she is at peace and will be rejoined with her loved ones. I so enjoyed Tia Gloria and when I first joined the family, she was one of the special aunts that I loved talking with. May she rest in peace.
My sincere condolences to the Romero Family. Tia Gloria was a very special aunt.Her kindness and gentle spirit were inspiring and I will never forget that beautiful smile. You will be missed, Tia.
RoseMaria: praying for you during this difficult time of your life.
My heartfelt condolence to the Romero family. I include your mom in my daily rosary prayers and may God give you all comfort and peace in your time of grieving. I have fond memories of family gathering and the delicious food that your mom cooked during the Christmas and Thanksgiving holidays. I will forever remember those wonderful times. May God Bless all of you. Rommel
My dearest Rosita y Familia, my deepest condolences for your loss. It is hard to put in words how sad I am for you. However, take comfort in knowing that she is now resting. My heart goes for you and your family. Abrazos,
Holding you in prayers for angels support… Love, Jimmy
I will cherish the memories of my beautiful Tia. She was truly the best. She always treated me like one of her own. Alma, Nani and Chuy met her only once but that one time has stayed with them as a great memory. We will miss her and we will continue to pray for her soul. all our love. Chuy, Alma, Nani and Chuyito Romero
Rosita, please receive my deepest condolences for you and your family for your loss.