The Lord reached down from heaven and took her home after a lengthy and courageous battle with leukemia, which she fought with dignity and grace. Even after a bone marrow transplant on Jan. 9, 2007, she never complained and was positive and upbeat throughout her entire illness.

Krista was born on Nov. 8, 1988, in Ventura. She graduated from Buena High School in 2006, where she played basketball and volleyball. She was named captain of her volleyball team two years in a row. While in treatment, she continued to play on the varsity volleyball team. She excelled academically and was planning to attend San Diego State in the fall. Krista had a great sense of humor, and you could often hear her laughing out loud while watching her favorite TV shows "The Office" and "America's Funniest Home Videos." Krista walked with the Lord and was active with her church youth group.

She is survived by her parents, Benjamin and Lorraine Romer; brothers, Benjamin, Justin, and Jordan; sister, Halie and brother-in-law Brian Scott; niece, Grace; nephew, Luke; grandmothers, Angela Castillo and Sabrina Romero; along with her aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Krista was an amazing young woman. We will forever love and miss her until we see her again.

On behalf of the entire family we would like to thank all of those who knew her and cared for her.

There will be a visitation from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 14, at Ventura Missionary Church, 500 High Point Drive, Ventura. A celebration of life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 16, also at Ventura Missionary Church, with a burial service at Ivy Lawn Cemetery immediately following the celebration.

A memorial account has been set up to help with medical and related expenses. If you would like to donate to this fund below is the information.

The Krista Romero Memorial Fund, Wells Fargo Bank, c/o Carmen or Delilah, 460 E. Esplanade Drive., Oxnard, CA 93036; phone, 805-485-9562.

You can either deposit directly into the account or send checks to the address above payable to the Krista Romero Memorial Fund.

Assisting the family with arrangements is Charles Carroll Funeral Home, phone 805-642-8134.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Ventura County Star from Jun. 13 to Jun. 16, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Krista Romero

23 Entries

Lorraine Romero

July 6, 2007

I miss you by precious baby girl!!
love mom

Lore Yonker

June 16, 2007

Dear Romero family,
It is so difficult to find words of comfort for the family when a loss like this happens. So we'll keep it simple and say we were so sorry to hear of it. May God surround your family with His Immeasurable Love and Comfort during this difficult time and keep you all at peace.

June 15, 2007

Dear Ben and family,
We extend our heartfelt sympathies in hearing of the passing of your precious daughter Krista. We as a family will be holding you and your family up in prayer now and in the days ahead. May God's comfort embrace you all, The Morales family, Bob, Cindy, Sandy, Rebecca and Deborah

Alyssa Salinas

June 15, 2007

Dear Romero Family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Krista was a fighter when it came to her leukemia. I remember seeing newspaper articles and flyers around town about her and I was always praying for her and proud of her for being so strong. I went to elementary and middle school with her. I know she is looking down on all of you from heaven smiling because she loved you all so much. She is no longer suffering and is in a better place. One day you will all be together again. God Bless you all.

Erma Castro

June 15, 2007

Ben,
My deepest condolences on the passing of your daughter Krista. I never had the pleasure of knowing her personnaly, but heard nothing but great things about her from my family who did know her.
Just know that she is now with our lord, no longer in any pain or suffering. And the true angel that she was, is now watching over you.

My prayers are with you and your family.

May God bless us all.

Barbara Stroud

June 15, 2007

Lorraine, my heart goes out to you and your family. I am so sorry. Although I never knew Krista I feel your loss! I am so sorry!

Diann Block

June 15, 2007

Dear Lorraine and Family,
I am so so sorry for your loss. Finding the right words is hard at a time like this. Therefore, I've enclosed a poem that touched my heart.
Love,
Diann (Pacific High School)

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007

Carmen Guerrero

June 14, 2007

Lorraine, my thoughts and prayers are with you, your husband and your family. I didn't really know Krista, since I met her only once at our Fandango in Santa Paula last year on Sunday of Labor Day weekend when you had the Bone Marrow registration booth. I remember Krista as a beautiful young woman, so friendly and outgoing. Again, my prayers are with you.

Gerilynn Gobuyan

June 14, 2007

To the parents to Krista,

I am greatly sorry for your family's loss. Krista was an amazing person and I am so grateful for having the opportunity to have played volleyball with her and to have known her. She was an amazing person and I know she fought as hard as she could to survive. I know that she is in a safe place with the Lord above. No matter what, she will always be here with you and your family. She is an angel from above and we will all truly miss her presence. Thank you for raising such a beautiful, talented, intelligent, amazing, kind, friendly, extraordinary daughter. My prayers go out to you and your family. May the Lord bless you all during these times of hardship. God bless.

P.S. I am one of Krista's volleyball teammates from the 2003 season at Buena High School.

Gabriel De La Rosa

June 14, 2007

Romero family , I want to express my deepest sympothty to you all. There will never be enough words to express my sorrow. Krista was an angel here with you and now you have an angel in heaven, to watch over you. I am sure she would want, like we all want, nothing but the best for you all. Myself and my family care for you all deeply. You will always be in our prayers and you will always be a big part of our lives. We are very sorry for your loss.

Frances Flores

June 13, 2007

Ben and Lorraine,
There are no words that we can offer you that will ease your pain at this time, but we trully understand how you feel. Krista lived her whole life with a caring family who loved her unconditionally. You gave her strength and courage to survive one day at a time and now she is resting. Both of us now have an angel watching us from heaven and I know that I asked my Angel last Friday to greet Krista up in heaven and show her the ropes. May their suffering on earth be paid with serenity and peace in heaven. May God bless you and your whole family at this time. From parents of one Angel to another, we are here for you. Your friends, Marco, Frances, Daniela, Marco Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Bunggay

June 13, 2007

We are so sorry for the loss of your daughter. you are in our prayers. We will always remember her beautiful smile. your friends bernard and darlene

Elizabeth Hernandez

June 13, 2007

Krista was an amazing person with so much to offer. I will never forget all the laughs we shared in middle school and the hello's that we exchanged in high school.

Krista, you were always so full of life and I think you set a great role model for everyone else when they felt lost or felt they had no hope.

It is sad that you have now left us but you are in a better place now where you can finally rest in peace.

You will forever be remembered, missed, and loved.

Jennifer Finnerty

June 13, 2007

Krista is in heaven with her heavenly father. May you feel loved and comforted during this most difficult time. Krista was a special young lady. I will always remember the last thing she said to me and the Bible sitting right next to her. What a blessing she was to so many.

Sylvia P

June 13, 2007

Our deepest sympathy goes out to all your family at this time of your loss. May God bless you all and give you the strenght to continue for Krista. God was in need of an Angel and picked Krista. Just remember that she is just one step behind you where ever you may be.

June 13, 2007

I
never knew the young lady, nor the family...I have read about her for
the past year in numerous newspaper articals and I have children in High
school. My prayers go out to
you!!!! I have a saying and I think you will understand God doesnt make
mistakes, he makes miracles!!!! May God Bless You All

Bill and Sandie Lykins

June 13, 2007

Sandie and I were shocked to hear of Krista's passing. She played on a Little League baseball team with my sons, and always had such a great attitude. She was special. May the Lord comfort you as you go through this "valley", but Krista is now in Heaven free from pain and suffering. God Bless the family during this difficult time.

Jr. & Joanne Buenrostro

June 13, 2007

So sorry for your loss. She was a sweet beautiful girl. May the lord give you peace during this difficult time.

danny Gomez

June 13, 2007

My deepest sympathies go to the Romero family and friends of Krista for their loss.
She is truly with the Lord now!

Matthias James Gonzales

June 13, 2007

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Fillmore Convalescent Center Staff

June 13, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Matthias James Gonzales

June 13, 2007

Ben & Family
My heartfelt prayers go out to each and everyone of you in this very hard time. Please find comfort in the passing of your dear angel Krista. The Lord has chosen a place for her at his table.

"A Prayer For Krista"
I commend you dear Krista to the almighty God, and entrust you to your Creator. may you rest in the arms of the lord who formed you from the dust of the Earth. May holy Mary, the angels and all the saints welcome you now that you have gone forth from this life. May Christ who was crucified for you, bring you freedom and peace. May Christ who died for you admit you into the gardens of paradise.
May christ, the true shepherd, embrace you as one of his flock. May he forgive all your sins, and set you among those he has chosen. May you see your redeemer face to face, and enjoy the vision of God forever.
Amen.

"The Lord is our Shepherd we shall not want"

God Bless you all

Jennifer Smith

June 13, 2007

Words cannot explain the pain that we are all experiencing. It is hard to believe that I will not see that little girl next door with the long dark hair and bright brown eyes run out the front door one last time. But I am glad that we will all have the wonderful memories in our minds that nobody can take away and that we can share with everyone as time goes by . . . I watched you grow up next door to me for the past 12 years. I watched you grow and mature into a beautiful woman who is confident, mature, courageous, independent, smart, hilarious and the eternal optimist who is a fighter (in the good sense). You brought love and laughter to those around you . . . all the time. I will miss you, I will miss seeing you outside the house or sitting in the car looking over at me, sticking your tongue out and then laughing . . . or looking over while you are sitting in the car, wave to me to get my attention then as soon as I looked over you would duck down so I could not see you then you would sit back up and start laughing. You were like the little sister I never had. You made all of us proud and I was so proud of all your athletic and academic achievements. Now you are our eternal angel that can be with everyone whenever you want. Say hi to my grandma and Josh for me. Save a seat up there for me. I wish I had half the courage, strength and positive outlook on life that you have. I'm still next door and I'll watch over your family for you. Until we meet again . . . I love you sister!

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