On Monday, May 20, 2019, Romeo Calixto Agbayani, beloved husband and father, passed away at the age of 80. Romeo “Romy” was born on March 24, 1939 in Vintar, Ilocos Norte, Philippines to Ines Calixto Agbayani and Isaias Agbayani, although he spent much of his youth and young adulthood with his “Nana” Osal Agbayani. He received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Santo Tomas in Manila where he met the love of his life and wife of 54 years, Myrla Nieves Agbayani. For many years, Romy was a ship nurse, where he had the opportunity to travel the world. He then went on to work with Operation Brotherhood, a division of US Aid for 10 years before coming to the United States where he and Myrla raised two daughters, Mechele and Mariel.
Romy was one of the 40 Texas nurses who passed the Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) in the early 80s, and his mind remained sharp until the end. Romy worked at Ben Taub, VA, Poly Ryan, St. Joseph’s, and Methodist Hospitals in Houston and retired from Houston Northwest Medical Center in 2006.
Romeo was preceded in death by his parents, Ines and Isaias Agbayani; his younger sister Lorna Agbayani and his younger brother Oscar Agbayani, Sr., and nephew Aldrin Agbayani.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Myrla Nieves Agbayani; daughter Mechele Agbayani Mills; daughter Mariel Agbayani Bathan; their husbands who were like sons, Jeff Mills and Richard Bathan; brother Edwin Agbayani; Sister Elsie Agbayani Benigno; nieces Camille Camba, Megan Gavigan, Lala Ganuelas, Lei Edith Agbayani- de Jesús, Lei Lani Agbayani, Ma.Graciela Benigno-Ganuelas, Lorie Anne Acacio, Lorie Vic Acacio, Zara Kayanama, Sharon Nieves; and nephews Oscar Agbayani, Jr., Patrick Gavigan, Nicholas Gavigan, Clifford Eric Benigno, and Neil Eric Benigno.
Visitation will be at Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home on Tuesday May 28, 2019 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM with the Rosary beginning at 6:00 PM.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 10:00 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church 1510 5th Street, Missouri City, Texas 77489. The committal service will follow at Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery.
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