John Ray Romero, age 69, passed away on February 25, 2026. He was a resident of Colorado Springs for 47 years and was formerly a resident of Pueblo, Colorado.
John was born on August 1, 1956, in Pueblo, to Armando Romero and Beatrice Gonzales Romero. He attended Pueblo East High School and graduated with the class of 1974. He married Mary Lou Cordova in Pueblo as well. John served active duty in the U.S. Air Force for four years and worked for 44 years as a heavy equipment operator for the U.S. Air Force Academy. He enjoyed fishing, had a love for baseball and football, and stayed involved with his grandchildren’s sports activities.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Romero; two daughters, Ninka Romero and Lisa Medina (Estevan); six grandchildren: Dominic Torres, Geno Gonzales (Annie), Jacob Gonzales (Vanessa), Alena Vigil (Leonard), Josiah Trujillo (Rachelle), and Estevan Medina Jr. (Alicia); and his mother, Beatrice Romero.
He was preceded in death by his father, Armando Romero.
John leaves a lasting legacy as a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, brother, friend, and leader to many. He will be greatly missed and forever loved by all who knew him.
A celebration of life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 3, 2026, at the Shrine of Remembrance, 1730 E. Fountain Blvd., Colorado Springs, Colorado 80910.