Cesar Pulumbarit Romero, M.D. was born February 16, 1940 in Calumpit Bulucan, Philippines to the late Pedro and Maria Romero. He passed away October 2, 2012 in Rockwall, Texas surrounded by his family. Cesar is survived by his wife of 44 years, Teogenesa de Guzman Romero; daughter, Cristy Arce and her husband Randall Arce and their three children, Laura, Nicholas and Olivia; daughter, Cindy Romero; son, Casey Romero and his wife Maripaz Romero and their children, Adrienne and Emma. A graduate of Calumpit High School in 1957, Cesar continued his education at Far Eastern University in Manila, Philippines where he earned a Doctor of Medicine in 1967. Completion of an internship at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Newark, New Jersey in 1971 eventually led him to a residency in general surgery at St. Luke’s hospital in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in 1975. After moving to Texas, Cesar completed a fellowship in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas in 1977. He then worked for Terrell Community Hospital as a general surgeon, and then Terrell State Hospital as a general physician for 35 years until his retirement in June 2012.
The family will receive friends at Sparkman/Crane Funeral Home in Dallas from 6:00 - 8;00 pm, Fridat, October 5, 2012. The Rosary will be recited at 12:00 pm, Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Sacred Heart Mausoleum Chapel, 3900 Rowlett Rd in Rowlett, led by Fr. Ernie Torres. Visitation will be from 12:30 - 1:30pm, Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Sacred Heart Mausoleum Chapel. The Funeral Mass will be 1:30pm, Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Sacred Heart Mausoleum Chapel, Fr. Gil Mediana, Celebrant.
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