MORENO, Michael James

Michael James Romero Born May 5, 1975, was called back home by our heavenly Father on June 21, 2010. He was 35 years old. Preceded in death by his Tata, Polo and Nana, Matilde Romero; Tata, Jose and Nana, Bellen Soto; Tio, Johnny; Tio, Gilbert and Tia, Maria. Survived by his wife, Myra Romero and sons, Kelby, Deion, Andrew and Isaiah (Guero Canelo); parents, Sandy and Hector Soto; brother, Hector, Jr.; sisters, Davida and Monica; sister-in-law, Sabrina; brothers-in-law, Paulie and Duran Gomez. Godfather to Erica Gutierrez, Victoria Soto, and Trinity Moreno and several cousins and friends who loved him as a brother. Michael (Mike Romero) was born in Tucson but moved to Show Low in 1984 where he attended Show Low Schools then he moved back to Tucson around 1992, where he graduated from Sunnyside High School. He attended Tucson Institute, where he got his certification for computer tech. Michael was an outstanding softball player (Romero's Gang). Loving father, son, nephew, son-in-law, brother, Tio and cousin. He was always there to make you laugh if you were down. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. Visitation will be held Sunday, June 27, 2010, 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY (South Chapel) 240 S. Stone Ave., with a Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered Monday, June 28, 2010, 10:30 a.m. at Santa Cruz Church, 1220 S. 6th Ave. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC. Published in the Tucson Newspapers on June 25, 2010