Mark Anthony Romero was born on September 10, 1960, in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Charles Anthony Romero and Doris Roseine (Moore) Romero. He passed from this life on Monday, November 8, 2021, in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 61 years. Mark was raised and educated in Rogers, Arkansas and graduated with the Rogers High School Class of 1978. He was married on September 10, 1980, in Rogers, Arkansas to Minnie Ann (Morrow) Romero. Shortly after, Mark and Minnie moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1980. Mark attended Spartan School of Aeronautics in Tulsa and earned his A&P Mechanic license. He spent most of his working life as an A&P Mechanic and Inspector for American Airlines for over 37 years. He had been a faithful member of Westwood Church in Claremore over the past 8 years. Mark had a passion for airplanes and loved to go flying after earning his pilot’s license. He enjoyed a variety of past times such as traveling, but most of all he loved spending time with his family.
Those he leaves behind who hold many cherished memories include:
His Wife;
Minnie Romero
2 Daughters;
Bernadette Ballance
Monica Richardson and husband Loren
5 Grandchildren;
Juliana, Caleb, Kailyn, Jace, and Eli
Bonus Granddaughter;
Alexandrea
2 Great Grandchildren;
Stella and Nora
Brother;
Charles Romero and wife Lawana
Many nieces and nephews who all know they are Mark’s favorite
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Doris, and his grandson, Austin.
Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at Westwood Church in Claremore, Oklahoma with Pastor Rodney Shirel officiating. There will be visitation at the church one hour prior to the service. Graveside service will follow at Graceland Memorial Park Cemetery in Owasso. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Mark’s memory to Westwood Church Benevolence Fund, 605 Westwood Dr., Claremore, Oklahoma 74017. The family also encourages masks and social distancing.
