Roman, Elias, 74, of Margate, went to be with the Lord February 27, 2017. Elias was born June 21, 1942 in Puerto Rico to the late Genaro and Marta (Arenas) Roman. He was a Deacon at the First Hispanic Baptist Church of Plantation for many years. He enjoyed photography, playing softball, poker, board games escpecially Rumikub, gardening and keeping a journal. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 36 years, Rosalinda, children, Nordia (Guillermo) Colon, Myrna (Saul) Burgos, Elias (Lilly) Roman Jr., Norma (Edward) Gonzalez, Hector (Nicole) Roman, Jerry (Carmen) Roman, 16 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, sisters, Lena MacMillan, Glisel Roman and good friends, Carmelo Loran, Noemi Figueroa. Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, March 1, 2017, 6:00pm at Kraeer Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 1655 University Drive, Coral Springs.