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Crisanta Romero Obituary
Crisanta "Cris" Romero, 81, of Coachella, Calif. passed away January 2, 2016 in Rancho Mirage, Calif. She was born on March 30, 1934 to Francisco Romero and Juanita Medina in Thermal, Calif. Cris Romero - Beloved by all who knew her. Her joyful spirit will be greatly missed. After graduating from Coachella Valley High School, she started working at JC Penney in Indio, Calif.; after she retired from JC Penney's for 40 years, she worked at Del Taco . She was a volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America as Den Leader; the Tamale Festival; every year at the Date Festival and sold fair tickets. She volunteered at our Lady of Soledad Catholic Church in Coachella as well as at the Summer Children's Reading programs for the Coachella, Mecca, and La Quinta libraries. In 2000, she was named Volunteer of the Year by Riverside County Supervisor, Roy Wilson. She participated at Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade as "Betty the Clown" making balloon animals for children. She participated in the Annual Coachella Christmas Parade, as well as at all Memorial and Veterans Day Services and made beautiful wreaths for their yearly commemorations. She was honored as Citizen of the Year by the City of Coachella in 2003. Cris was a Board Member of the Indio Senior Center where she made beautiful table decorations for all their holiday luncheons, and was also a member of the TOPS organization at the Indio Senior Center. Cris was a member of all the Chambers of Commerce in the Coachella Valley. For many years, Cris was a Photo Journalist for the Spanish newspaper El Informador, featuring her own column "The Adventures of Cris." She is survived by her sister, Frances Lopez of Desert Hot Springs, Calif., and sister-in-law Rosario P. Romero of Oxnard, Calif. A visitation will be held on Friday, January 22, 2016 from 9:00 am to 11:30 am followed by a Funeral Service at 12:00 pm at Our Lady of Soledad in Coachella. Interment will taking place at Coachella Valley Public Cemetery in Coachella immediately after the Funeral Service.
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Memories and Condolences
for Crisanta Romero
mary
January 11, 2023
Blessings to all .
Everyone in The valley
February 19, 2016
We will always miss you
Dolores Chavira
February 6, 2016
My thoughts, prayers, and sympathy are with the family of this amazing woman, Cris Romero. She was one in a million, and there will never be anyone like her. She was dedicated to her family, friends, community, the Boy Scouts, and taught us all a lesson in humanity and what it means to give of yourself. She worked tirelessly for many years, and I can also remember her working at JC Penney. She had a wonderful personality, a big smile that made you smile, and those beautiful hats!
She will be missed by everyone who loved and knew her. God bless you, Cris, rest in peace, and may perpetual light always shine upon you.
Jim Miller
January 22, 2016
Chris,
Quit Clowning around
Love You
patricia ortiz
January 22, 2016
kris, we worked together at JC Penneys in Indio. Mr Wiseman was our boss and we were not allowed to be sick or we would be fired. I went to work sick many times but I dont remember you ever being sick. You were always a beacon of light. I remember you also .before that at the fair with your sister when she was in the pageant.
Patricia Ortiz
January 21, 2016
Hello Cris, I worked with you in the eighties at JC Penneys on Hwy 111 and Monroe in Indio. You were our window dresser and seamstress for the customers. You always had a Happy face and a wonderful giving nature.I saw you over the years volunteering at so many events.You were a very special person... love and Blessings
Jaime & Rosalie Barajas
January 21, 2016
May you rest in paradise Cris, you will truly be missed
Fair Time!
Lupe Ramos Watson
January 19, 2016
Rest well my friend. Thank you for your tireless and dedicated service to our comminty. I bid thee one last goodnight...until we meet again on a new adventure.
Gloria velasquez
January 19, 2016
Cris, I first met you in 1980 we both worked together at JC Penney in Indio and you attended my wedding 3-21-81. I would always run into at Chamber of Commerce or Ribbon Cutting events. Your photos always appeared in the newspapers, you were always helping the community or the Boy Scouts. We LOVE YOU and will miss you. Your friends Joby and Gloria Limon Velasquez
Fred Diamond
January 18, 2016
She made everyone around her happier.
Kathie MacKaman
January 18, 2016
Cris will be missed. Have known Cris many years she was in our tops group . I miss walking in the room And hearing Cris say " there she is!" Her empty chair pulls at my heart .Her presence lit up the room. We love you Cris see you same day once again.
Janet Cook
January 18, 2016
I had the pleasure of working with Cris for many years on various chamber events in several cities. As she said "we have so much fun, don't we"? and we did. Such a beautiful, kind spirit full of joy; she will be missed and will never be forgotten.
Jesse Alvarez
January 18, 2016
Thanks for givingback to your community, Thanks for making us laugh, you will be missed, Chiss R.I.P.
January 17, 2016
You were truly a friend & you will be miss by me, & family. I, lost my volunteer for my Veterans Breakfast Event & will be hard to replace. You will always be in my heart. RIP Cris
Vivian Soto Barraza
January 17, 2016
Chris ..it was a privilege knowing you..and working with you on the various community events...the world was a better place with you in it...RIP my friend...
Dave Ison
January 17, 2016
Cris was one of the most unforgettable people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. She brightened the room and the mood of all when she entered. I am so happy I had the pleasure of calling her my friend. May she rest in peace.
Kathy Jo Hoy
January 17, 2016
Chris I can remember you and your mother always together in your white car. You always had a smile on your face and said hello to us kids walking home from the bus stop as we passed your house. Thank you for your kindness and your beautiful happy spirit.
Heidi Arriola
January 17, 2016
Cris will be so missed! She was such a wonderful person filled with joy and love for everyone she encountered. There will never be another Cris in this Community, she was a one of a kind! We love you Cris and someday will reunite with you and that will be a wonderful day! Gods Blessings to the family.
Stacy Maddux
January 17, 2016
A true original with a spirit to match. Cris, you will be missed.
Carol Xaudaro
January 17, 2016
Thank you Cris for always being such a bright light of love and joy.
Gloria Franz
January 17, 2016
RIP, Cris you did so much for so many. The valley is a better place because you were a part of it. I hope others will follow your example and volunteer to help make our valley an even better place.
Byron and Bonnie Woosley
January 17, 2016
So many wonderful memories of Cris over the years. The Coachella Valley will miss her very much.
Mary F Rodriguez
January 17, 2016
God Bless you Chris.
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