Mateo Humberto Romo

Mateo H. Romo, 44 days, died Friday, Sep 1, 2023 at Riley Children's Hospital. He died peacefully in his mother's arms next to his dad. He was born on July 20, 2023 at Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis to parents, Jenelle and Humberto Romo Jr.
Survivors include his siblings, Isabella (5), Sebastian (4), and Valentina (2); parents, Jenelle and Humberto Romo Jr.
Mateo came into this world full of strength. He was diagnosed with a hypoplastic left heart and heterotaxy prior to delivery. The hybrid surgery went well, his heart had good function, but unfortunately an infection developed. He battled a rare case of E. Coli the 1st time, was placed on ECMO for his heart and lungs, was placed on a CRRT machine to assist his kidneys, had liver damage, was on multiple medications to assist his blood pressure, was on multiple medications to stop his seizures, and battled the rare case of E. Coli for a 2nd time. Mateo demonstrated strength through every obstacle. Throughout his journey prayers have been continuously prayed for him and for his family. Mateo learned the meaning of love by listening to his mother read to him, having his parents hold him, having daily visits from his parents, and visits from his siblings. Mateo's life was full of highs and lows, but his family never gave up on him. The nurses and the doctors in the CVICU (Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit) also gave Mateo love and care throughout his entire life. He truly was a warrior because he never gave up despite the obstacle. He demonstrated a tremendous amount of strength and courage to face any challenge that was given to him.
Services for Mateo will be at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, Sep 14, 2023, at The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Washington Street Chapel. Pastor Glenn Greiner of Union Chapel will officiate the ceremony. Pallbearers will be Humberto Romo Jr. and Michael Blough.
Visitation will be on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Washington Street Chapel, from 2:00 p.m. until service time at 4:00 p.m.
Mateo was pure and innocent on Earth. In honor of Mateo, the family is requesting that guests wear some white. He is now their angel in Heaven.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mateo's honor, to Ronald McDonald House Charities, 26345 Network Place, Chicago, IL 60673 or www.rmhc.org, and to Riley Children's Hospital, 500 N. Meridian St., Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46204.
Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.meeksmortuary.com.