Connie Cates Romero, a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and dear friend, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Saturday, May 13, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. At her passing she was 58.
Connie was born in Germany to the late Howard Cates and the late Carol Schratz Cates, one of two children born to that union.
She held a career in the Finance business for over 20 years. Outside of her career, she spent her time enjoying her favorite pastimes and surrounding herself with family and friends. Ricky shared her love of camping and the great times they had at the many Louisiana state parks they’ve visited. One of her favorites was Cajun Palms, just a short distance away, and a weekend of fun and family. She was also an avid Saints fan and Nascar Fan, and often relaxed to her favorite TV shows on the history channel and cooking channel. And speaking of cooking, she prepared some of the best dishes around. Her chicken alfredo and pasta dishes were favorites of her family.
We will certainly miss Connie’s beautiful smile, but will hold her memory close to our hearts forever. Rest well Connie, We love you.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband and best friend of 30 years, Ricky Romero; her children, Chris White, Louis Rohrer and Laura Nickson; her grandchildren, Grace Rohrer, Bella Rohrer, Hunter Rohrer, Wesley White and Michael White; her brother, Wayne Cates; her brother-in-law, Ken Romero; her sister-in-law, Tina Romero Mire and husband Scotty; nieces, Annamaye Romero, Taylor Barras, Bryanna Romero, and William Romero; aunt-in-law, Gladice Broussard; and great grandmother in-law, Rena.
Along with parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Christopher Michael White, Jr.; in-laws, Lucius and Barbra Romero; and brothers-in-law, Harold Landry and Carl Romero.
Funeral services celebrating Connie’s life will be held at Evangeline Funeral Home 10:30 am Wednesday, May 17, 203 with Deacon Russell Hayes officiating. Following the service, Connie will be laid to rest in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday at Evangeline Funeral Home from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm, with the Men’s Rosary Group leading the Rosary at 6:00 pm. Visiting hours will resume on Wednesday from 8:00 am until time of service.
Connie was a registered organ donor and was honored with the Donor flag, of which her grandson, Michael White, helped raise at one of the hospitals that cared for Connie. In her honor, please consider becoming a registered organ donor and give the gift of life.
Relatives and friends are encouraged to share their condolences and memories with the family by visiting Connie’s memorial page at www.evangelinenewiberia.com
Evangeline Funeral Home of New Iberia is in charge of arrangements.
