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BLANCHE ROMAS Obituary


Loving Wife,
Mother & Grandmother

Born in Raymond WA, and passed away October 16, 2016 in Winnetka, CA.

Raised in Anacortes and graduated from Anacortes High School in 1958.

Upon Graduation, she entered the US Army where she met her husband of 59 years, Wayne Edward Romas. After their service in the Army, they moved to the San Fernando Valley in Southern California.

Together, they have 2 children and five grandchildren: Steve W. Romas, wife Mona and daughters Rebecca and Melissa of Northridge, CA. Michele S. (Romas) Abdulaziz, husband Mike, sons Joey (deceased) and Ben, daughter Samantha of Simi Valley, CA.

She will be forever loved and missed.

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Published by Anacortes American and Skagit Valley Herald from Nov. 30 to Dec. 7, 2016.

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December 12, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing how much God cares for you and He will help you during this time. (1Pet. 5:7)

December 5, 2016

Aunt Shirley, I just recently found out you had passed away and I'm so sorry your gone. The last time I saw you was in Reno when my Dad (your Brother) died. I was very happy to have spent that short time with you Aunt Shirley, I would have done anything for you because you truly meant a lot to me. Thank you for all the advise, the open talks, but most of all your time you spent on me. I will miss you for a very long time, but I do find comfort in knowing you are with Mimi and Dad, and the rest of the Holmes clan. May God hold you forever in his grace, rest now Aunt Shirley, your home... If anyone in the Family wants to contact me, Please call me at (805) 428-5256

December 5, 2016

To the Romas Family: Sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort strengthen you to cope and endure this difficult time.

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