Romeo Francisco Laurel

Romeo Francisco Laurel, 83, of Santa Fe, Texas passed away April 19, 2020. He was born in Rio Grande City, Texas on May 11, 1936 to Nieves and Hilda Laurel. He was married to Gladene Rose Laurel for 60 years. Romeo had a career in public accounting and was a successful business entrepreneur.

He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, and the National Guard and had a passion for reading, traveling with family, playing dice, mowing his yard, going to sporting events, and fishing. He loved spending time with family.

He was preceded in death by mom Hilda Laurel and dad Nieves Laurel.

He is survived by wife Gladene Laurel; daughter Christie Hajecate and husband Art Hajecate; son David Laurel; daughter Lisa Meyer and husband Clint Meyer; son Mark Laurel and wife Kristy Laurel; granddaughters Misty Hajecate and Danielle Meyer; grandson Anthony Hajecate; and beloved dog R.J.; and cats: Tom Tom, Hurley, and Ellie.

Visitation will be held Thursday, June 25 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Forest Park East Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, June 26 at 10:00 am at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church located at 10114 Hwy 6 Hitchcock, Texas. Immediately following, he will be laid to rest at Forest Park East Cemetery. Guests will be required to wear a mask at all services.