Junior Romero's Funeral Expenses

(Written by Judy (Julie) Romero - Sister)

With a heavy heart, we must inform you all of this tragic event, but on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, my brother Candelario Romero Jr (Junior) aka Fish aka "Hector" passed away in his sleep, while at home - in the residence he shared with me & my boyfriend Henry. It is believed that the cause of death was due to his  sleep apnea (sleeping disorder). 

As far as any other information, I have no status update. We are still waiting to hear back from the coroners office. They will be conducting an autopsy and toxicology report, especially because he was so young with no prior/major health issues, which can take anywhere from 2-6 weeks for results to come back. In the meanwhile we have to analyze the situation and move forward... what's the next step?

Honestly, no one is ever fully prepared to lose a loved one. And unfortunately in this situation, neither are we. Junior did have a life insurance policy thru his previous employer but recently was laid off. So now this responsibility falls on our family.

We have received so much love, support and comfort from all of you, and there are no words to truly express how thankful my family, Henry and I are. Junior sure did have some amazing friends! THANK YOU!!!

There are no words... no actions... not enough time that will ever heal our hearts completely or change what has happened. And as much as this hurts us all, I know my brother Junior would want us to be strong, and celebrate his life. And we need to do our best to fulfill that request.

He brought so much joy into our lives... he enjoyed life to the fullest - created so many great memories that we will all forever remember and cherish. He was an awesome friend, incrediable brother, a perfect son - he deserves a proper burial. So let's try and give him that!

If you can help, and wish to donate, anything and everything at this point will help our family out tremendously.

Please give us time and space while we grieve this tremendous loss but rest assure that any new information, and any burial arrangements will be available to all of you guys as soon as we figure stuff out. Thank you all again for the calls, texts, thoughts and prayers while we endure and cope with our loss.

- J Romero

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"I love you Junior, you were my bestfriend, Thank you for always being there for me, for Frankie... for everyone you ever came in contact with. You meant the world to us, and many are hurting right now because you are gone... but I hope that you passed peacefully... I hope that you didn't suffer.... Know that we all love you and miss you dearly. We are hurting but I know we will get thru this. You're in Gods hands now, rest in paradise bro... I love you "