Erath - A Mass of Christian Burial for Lloyd J. Romero 79, will be held Monday April 20, 2015 at 11:00AM at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Erath. Father Bill Melancon Pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes will officiate. Visitation will be held Sunday April 19, 2015 from 4:00PM until 9:00PM with a Rosary recited at 7:00PM and will continue Monday from 8:00AM until time of services. Burial will follow in the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Cemetery. Mr. Romero a native and resident of Erath was a veteran of the US Marine Corp. he was a retired Louisiana State Trooper, an a successful horse trainer, he was the trainer of Rocket's Magic of which the movie Casey's Shadow was based upon, he was also recognized by the Louisiana State House of Representatives for his training of a filly named Hallowed Dreams she was name one of the best fillies in Louisiana. He was past President of the H.B.P.A. Mr. Romero passed away Thursday April 16, 2015 at his residence in Erath. Survivors include his wife of 60 years Joyce Sonnier Romero of Erath: five sons Gerald and his wife Mona Romero of Broussard, Edward Romero of Erath, Randy Romero of Lafayette, Kenneth Romero and his companion Lori Romero of Erath, John Romero of Lafayette and his former daughter in law Brandi Romero; one sister Sherry and her husband Glen LeBlanc of Houston Texas; eight grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. Mr. Romero was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Evelyn Duhon Romero; and one sister Ozite and her husband Theodore Menard. Serving as pallbearers will be the Marine Corp League, and honor guard detail will be the Derouen - Moss Post 279 of Erath. Mr. Lloyd's family wishes to express their deepest appreciation for the care and compassion that he was given from Zachary David, Beth Stringfellow, Valorie Dore, Regina Clark, Toby Ryder, Michelle Bergeron, Angela Disatell, and Carrie Moneaux all members of Community Hospice of Youngsville LA. In lieu of flowers donation can be made to Community Hospice of Youngsville 327 Iberia St. Youngsville La. 70592 David Funeral Home 209 E. Putnam St. Erath La. (337)937-0405 is in charge of arrangements.
