Dahlia Romo

July 20, 1952 - November 13, 2010

Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated for Dahlia Marie Romo, 58, at 10am Thursday, November 18, 2010 at St. Rose Catholic Church with The Reverend Father Felix Martinito and Reverend Mr. Rolland Raboin officiating.  Burial will follow in the Valley View Cemetery in Torrington. Visitation hours will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday from 1pm to 5pm.  A Rosary/Wake service will be held Wednesday at 7pm at the church.  The casket will be open at the Rosary but closed at the Mass.  Dahlia died Saturday, November 13, 2010 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center in Cheyenne, WY. Memorials can be made to the family. Arrangements are under the direction of the Colyer Funeral Home and friends may send condolences to the family at www.colyerfuneralhome.com . Dahlia was born July 20, 1952, in Torrington, WY the daughter of Hilario and Frances (Delgado) Zamora.  She grew up in Torrington and graduated high school from THS in 1970.  She then attended EWC for 2 years and continued her education at Metro State College in Denver.  After graduation, Dahlia started work for Social Services of the State of Wyoming in Torrington.  In 1970 Dahlia met Rolando Romo and the two were married July 6, 1974.  The couple raised two children, Nicole and Andre.  Dahlia retired from the State of Wyoming in 2007, after 32 ½ years.  After retirement, she enjoyed watching cooking shows and did a lot of cooking and baking for her family.  She also enjoyed shopping and loved finding a bargain.  Clipping coupons and finding sales was her forte.  She also liked helping families in the community.  Dahlia Romo was an amazing mother, a wonderful grandmother and a good friend to a lot of people. Dahlia was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church, American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, and Women of The Moose. Survivors include her husband Rolando Romo of Torrington, WY; a daughter, Nicole Romo of Torrington, WY; a son, Andre and Kandice Romo of Casper, WY; a sister, Delilah and Steven Pineda of Cheyenne, WY; and five grandchildren; Dominic Romo, Alexandria Pye, Aiden Romo, Blake St.Germaine and Khloe Romo. Preceding her in death were her parents; a sister, Theresa “Byrd” Martinez; two brothers, Larry “Yogi” Zamora and Daniel Zamora; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.