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Terry was born on May 18, 1956, in San Luis Obispo to Emma and Eugene Romero. He was a 1974 graduate of San Luis Obispo High and was also a lifelong resident of San Luis Obispo.
Terry was a long-time swimmer and enjoyed swimming until the end. He had a passion for photography and in his younger years he could always be found at the race track along with many friends and family. He was the owner and operator of Romero Construction for many years.
Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene in 1979 and Emma in 2013; brothers Denny Howe 2012, Mateo Romero, Richard Romero 2002, Gene Romero 2019 and Carlos Romero 2020 and is survived by his son Dustin Miller (Karen); brother Tom Howe (Judy); granddaughters Kirsten and Madeleine; great granddaughter Hailey; along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A viewing will be held from 9am – 12pm on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Reis Family Mortuary, 991 Nipomo Street in San Luis Obispo.
A Graveside burial will be from 10am – 11am, Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the Old Mission Cemetery, 101 Bridge Street, San Luis Obispo.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, July 18, 2025. Details will be provided at the viewing.
The family would like to thank everyone who has reached out with prayers and kind words. Flowers may be sent to Reis Family Mortuary.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Carolyn (Rodgers) Painter
July 17, 2025
My thoughts and prayers to Terry 's family. May his son be comforted doing this difficult time.
Sandi Petersen Simons
July 17, 2025
I have known Terry since high school. Terry´s best friend was Manuel Rios who was my best friends (Vikki LeDuc) boyfriend. We had such fun times together, specifically, our High School Graduation trip to Disneyland. Picture of that trip attached. Terry-you were so very popular in High School and well liked by everyone. The girls thought you were so "foxy" and your code name was "TR". May you Rest in Peace my friend.
Monique Grajeda
July 16, 2025
I met Terry at Kennedy Club Fitness in San Luis Obispo around 2008. He was a very nice and generous person. He hired me when the recession hit and I lost my architectural position and the firm I worked for closed. I worked for awhile at a construction site property he had and also did yard work at his house. I would see him at Kennedy often and speak with him on the phone on a semi regular basis. He was always considerate, respectful and caring. It was hard to see him suffer with his health decline for these past years. He was a hard working person and was able to build success with his life financially. He had many friends including myself who will dearly miss him. I believe Terry is enjoying his loves which were swimming, photography and taking drives in nature somewhere in the life beyond.
John S Goodwin
July 14, 2025
Last time I saw Terry, was in May 2018, at K-Mart in Atascadero. We chatted for a few minutes. He appeared to be well and in good spirits.
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