To Romeo Fuentes, the entire world was a stage. An expressive, optimistic, and uninhibited individual, he was a performer in the theater of life. To everyone around him, he seemed to be eternally happy, and he willingly shared that joy with anyone whose life he touched. For Romeo, bringing out the best in any situation was as easy as offering a smile, a witty remark or the twinkle of an eye. And with just those simple gestures, he could evoke the most pleasant of emotions. Romeo really mastered the art of living and had great fun in doing so.
Romeo was born on Monday, March 29,1948 in Jalapa del Marques, Oaxaca. His parents were Alberto Fuentes & Enriqueta Melendez. Romeo was raised in Tijuana, Mexico. Even as a child, Romeo had the ability to lift the spirits of all those around him. He was raised to be warm, caring and friendly. He couldn’t help but capture everyone’s attention. He was definitely a little bit of a show off, but in doing so, he succeeded in entertaining his entire family.
Always a good playmate, Romeo was easygoing and fun loving. He managed to lighten the mood wherever he was, even during family squabbles. He seemed to have a knack for bringing compromise and erasing tense situations around the house. Due to a generous dose of common sense, Romeo managed to find a satisfying solution to basic problems. Romeo was raised with two older sisters, Nereida & Soledad and two cousins, Tilde & Aurea.
All of Romeo's playful good humor carried over into his childhood. He was possessed with an outgoing personality, a lively imagination and a mellowed enthusiasm for life that allowed him to be constantly on the go. As a result, Romeo experienced a rather active childhood, and this suited him very well. He took part in cycling. In his spare time he liked to dance.
Romeo never actually encountered a stranger in his dealings with people. He was drawn to individuals and crowds, using his gregarious, adaptable and outgoing personality to captivate his audience. This quality allowed Romeo to continually develop new relationships, ever widening his circle of friends. Romeo delighted in his role among all his acquaintances, because he viewed them all as potential spectators for his performance. Whether it was a story, a joke, a song or just plain fooling around, Romeo was always right at home putting on a show among his friends. Romeo utilized his interest in others as a great way to connect with them. While growing up, some of his best friends were Noel Torres & Martin Martinez. Later in life, he became friends with Arturo Maldonado. Romeo loved sharing life and having his home filled with people he knew.
The gift of being emotionally expressive and outwardly affectionate made Romeo very easy to approach. On March 7th, 1969 Romeo exchanged wedding vows with Bertha Ofelia Arredondo at Parroquia de Nuestra Senora del Refugio of Tijuana, Mexico. He tried hard not to impose on his spouse. He was always sensitive to other people’s feelings, and that was especially true in marriage.
Perhaps the reason Romeo related so well to children was the fact that he never really completely grew up himself. The ability to be just a “kid at heart” helped him in raising his own children. Romeo was blessed with 4 children, Two sons, Ricardo & Rene. Two daughters, Raquel & Veronica. He was also blessed with 6 grandchildren, Dominick, Andre, Anthony, Joshua, Adan, and Olivia. Romeo had the ability to focus his attention on the present moment. If he was spending time with the kids, that’s where all of his attention was directed. Romeo's compassionate side prevented him from being a strict disciplinarian, and he could turn just about any situation into a playful, learning experience. He could spend hours entertaining them with fun and creative play.
Romeo enjoyed his leisure time by taking part in various hobbies. An “arts and crafts” type, Romeo liked creating and making things. His favorite pursuits were dancing; fishing; camping; baseball; gardening; history documentaries. Romeo was content to enjoy his hobbies alone but was also willing to share his interests with others.
Romeo felt excited and challenged by sports. Romeo was also something of a sports fanatic and enjoyed watching his favorite events whenever he got the opportunity. Tops on his list were San Diego Padres baseball & Soccer. Romeo enjoyed watching sport games with his family where he could share his excitement and knowledge of the sports.
Naturally outgoing and generous, Romeo was regularly doing things for others. For him, the gift of giving to others was second nature. Though he never set out to gain individual recognition, Romeo was given accolades for his many and varied accomplishments throughout his life. Some of his most prestigious awards included Chevy Certified Technician Award.
Living life in the fast lane suited Romeo just fine. It is no surprise that he loved the idea of travel and to visit new and different places. He was naturally curious about other parts of the world. Favorite vacations included Camping on San Felipe Beach.
Romeo was a lover of animals and cherished his pets, enjoying them almost as much as he enjoyed being around other people. One of Romeo's favorites was Princess, a black Labrador. They were best friends for 15 years.
Romeo believed that you had to experience life, and his life in retirement was no different. When that day finally arrived in 2010, Romeo took it in stride as one more way to have fun. His new life allowed him to enjoy his beloved Imperial Beach, California any time he wanted. With his boundless energy and a desire to get the most out of life, Romeo remained busy with projects. In retirement, he found new pleasure in bicycling, gardening, and taking walks on the beach.
Romeo passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at Scripps Hospital, Chula Vista, California. He passed of a sudden cardiac arrhythmia. He is survived by Wife: Bertha; children: Ricardo, Rene, Raquel & Veronica. Services were held at Saint Charles Catholic Church. Romeo was laid to rest in Glen Abbey Memorial Park, Bonita, California.
Romeo brought joy to all of those around him. He never had a mean bone in his body. He loved to have a good time and was an eternal optimist, always looking on the bright side of things. He loved to share his energy, wit, and his zest for all of his activities with his friends and family. Romeo Fuentes lived life to its fullest and made everyone around him happier just for knowing him. He will be remembered with a smile.
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