Our beloved, Felipe Treviño Romero, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2024 in his home located in Missouri City, TX at the age of 84 years old.

He was born on November 27, 1939 in Del Rio, TX to Felipe L. Romero and Cordelia Treviño of Coahuila, Mexico (who married on August 21, 1937).

Felipe attended and graduated from the San Felipe High School in Del Rio, TX in 1957. During his time in high school, Felipe joined the San Felipe Mustangs Golf Team. Their players consisted of Mario Lomas, Lupe Falen, Joe Treviño, Gene Vasquez, and Felipe T. Romero. Their team won the Texas State Championship in 1957 after overcoming several racial encounters during those times. Felipe continued in his career of playing professional golf after his graduation. A biography of their lives was later published by Humberto G. Garcia, called Mustang Miracles; and a major motion picture, The Long Game, was released on April 12, 2024. He was portrayed in the film by actor Miguel Angel Garcia. The film also stars: Jay Hernandez, Cheech Marin, and Dennis Quaid.

Felipe married Oralia Delgado of Del Rio, TX on December 25, 1968. They moved to Missouri City, TX and had two children together; Monica Narvais and Angel Romero. Felipe retired from playing professional golf, and worked as a Houston Metro Bus Driver for many years until his retirement.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Felipe L. Romero and Cordelia Treviño Romero; and his wife, Oralia Delgado Romero.

He is survived by his siblings: Gloria Vela (David, deceased), Fernando Romero (Olga); Maria-Elena Reyes (Tomás, deceased),and Santiago "Shago" Romero (Blanca) of Del Rio, TX; his children: Felipe "Felipine" Romero (Hilda) of Caldwell, Idaho, Monica Narvais (Frank) of Missouri City, TX, Angel Romero (Ashley) of Rosenberg, TX, John Romero of El Cajón, California, and step-daughter, Angie Begemann (Gregg) of Hartsburg, Missouri; several great- grandchildren,grandchildren, cousins, extended family and friends.

Felipe's memorial service will take place on August 17,2024, at 12 PM, at Sunset Memorial Oaks, 2020 N.Bedell Del Rio Texas. All floral arrangements can be sent to this address. He will be laid to rest at the San Felipe Cemetery. We extend our gratitude to Sunset Memorial Oaks for their care and support.