Fred Romero, age 89 years, of Plano was called home to be with the Lord on December 23rd, 2023 at 9:30 p.m. surrounded by his loving daughters and granddaughter.

Fred was born on May 22nd, 1934 in Denver, Colorado to Pablo Romero (deceased) and Felipa Ramos-Romero (deceased).  He was united in marriage to his wife Lavon for over 25 devoted years. He was then married to Colleen McNeely for 20 years.  He was a graduate of Denver High School. He attended Fred Astaire & Arthur Murray School of Dance.  He pursued a career in ballroom dancing, competing in dance all over the world and became a World Champion before retiring.  He loved to make people feel like their best selves. He treasured helping others and cherished any time he had with his family. He loved giving dance lessons and baking specialty cakes. He brought a smile to everyone he met and he never lost his knowledge on how to have a good time. He had the rare gift and ability to make anyone feel included. In his company, you felt at home, and as a part of his family. He was incredibly special to many.

He was a member of several clubs/organizations such as St. Elizabeth's Dinner for the AIDS community, St. Elizabeth's Women's Club baking specialty cakes for the yearly Holiday Bazaar and the Parkinson's Dance group as an instructor for those with Parkinson's along with many different hobbies.

Those he leaves behind to cherish his memory include his Children; Candance Allen, Theresa Sanchez, Pam Romero, Richard Romero, Maria Romero-Gunnstaks, Angela Romero, Kate Jacobs, Grandchildren; Mati Catherine Allen, Alexandra Jokic, George Allen, Michelle Thomas, Joe Sanchez, Michael Sanchez, Christopher Coats,  Jeniffer Coats, Jeffrey Coats, Brian Boyce, Lavon Romero, Army Ricketts, Ashley Romero, James Smith, Velvet Gunnstaks, Angela Gunnstaks, Antonio Romero, Coogan Foster, Great Grandchildren; Rosemary Allen, Leona Allen, Edmund Allen, Mihailo Jokic, Makayla Calderon, Natalie Thomas, Joey Sanchez, Alex Sanchez, Mary Claire Coats, Annie coats, CleoCoats, Jackson Boyce, mason Smith, Miles Smith, Aurora Romero and Great-Great Grandchild; Calliope Calderon.  He is further survived by brother Joe, sister Delores, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, Fred was preceded in death by sisters Della Romero, Connie Romero, Emily Romero, Amparo Romero, Caroline Romero, Helen, brothers Frank Romero, Richard Romero, Louis Romero, Cruz Romero, niece Mary Ann Romero, grandson John Paul Coats, wife Lavon Holst-Romero, wife Colleen McNeely-Romero.

VISITATION:  Fred's family will greet relatives and friends on 29th day, December, 2023 from 12:30 pm until 1:00 pm at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 2700 W. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, Texas.

SERVICE:  A Mass will be held in remembrance of Fred and will take place at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Plano, Texas on 29th day of December 2023 at 1:00 pm.  Burial will be at 3:00 pm at Calvary Hill cemetery, 3235 Lombardy Lane, Northwest Dallas, Texas.  Serving as Pallbearers will be Paul Sanchez, Michael Sanchez, Price Thomas, Peter Jacobs, Coogan Foster, Chris Coats and James Smith-Gunnstaks.

Memorials in Fred's name can be directed to cancer research.

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses at Plano Medical City Plano, Texas for their care and compassion. America's Best funeral home has been entrusted with Fred's arrangements.