Shirley Romero Obituary
Publish in a newspaper
Shirley was born on April 24, 1959, to father, Harper Speegle and mother, Rosalinda (Puente) Cardenas in San Antonio, TX. She met soulmate Ruben Romero in January 2000, and they later married on August 31, 2007. Shirley had two daughters Brenda L. Kirkland (wife Erica Almeida), and Leslie Suhr (husband Tyrone Sauer), and had three grandchildren, Nicolas Kirkland, Ethan Suhr, and Zoe Suhr.
In 2024, Shirley retired and spent her time in the church, gardening, loving her family and terrier dogs (Maggie and Lauren).
Shirley was predeceased by father, Ramon M. Cardenas Sr., mother, Rosalinda P. Cardenas, brother Jose Arturo Cardenas, and brother Christopher Cardenas. She is survived by her father Harper Speegle, six sisters Sofia Gonzales (husband Rudy Bernal), Cynthia Cardenas, Annette C. Perez (husband Mark Perez), Leticia Blackmon (husband Edward Blackmon), Debbie Speegle, Diana Speegle Platz (husband Richard Platz), two brothers Ramon M. Cardenas Jr., and Robert R. Cardenas (wife Mercedes Saenz), to include many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Viewing services will be held at Castillo Funeral Home on November 14, 2025, from 4:00 – 8:00 pm. Cremation to follow.
To send a flower arrangement in memory of Shirley Ann Romero, please click here to visit our sympathy store.
To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Shirley Ann Romero, please click here to visit our sympathy store.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
520 N. Gen. McMullen Drive, San Antonio, TX 78228
Make a Donation
in Shirley Romero's name
People and places connected with Shirley
Recent Obituaries
How to support Shirley's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Shirley Romero's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
