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Update from Nov. 8, 2025

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Update from Nov. 5, 2025

Our mom's favorite holiday was Christmas. She cherished every moment of it – shopping, wrapping gifts, humming cheerful tunes as she decorated the house. But what she truly loved was watching her loved ones open her carefully chosen presents, delighting in their reactions and the joy she brought them.

In her memory, we will have a small Christmas tree to share in the warmth and happiness of the season. May we continue to hear her humming her soothing song in our hearts.

Obituary

A fighter until the end, our beloved mother, Maria Carmen Romero, passed away on October 5, 2025 at the age of 64. True to her nature, she fought all throughout the days she was comatose, but eventually succumbed to the devastating aftermath of an ischemic stroke. 

Carmen requested a cremation and to be laid to rest beside her parents in the Manila Memorial Cemetery. 

She was cremated under the supervision and after prayer by Deacon …

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What were Mennen's favorite foods?
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Born

July 26th, 1961
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Had a child, Melissa McCarthy

1980
San Francisco, CA
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Had a child, Vincent Romero

1983
San Francisco, CA

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Cause of death

Stroke

Method of disposition

Cremation

St Mary Cemetery & Funeral Center
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St Mary Cemetery & Funeral Center

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