Lloyd J. Romero passed away Thursday April 16, 2015 at his residence in Erath

Mr. Romero a native and resident of Erath was a veteran of the US Marine Corp. he was a retired Louisiana State Trooper, an a successful horse trainer, he was the trainer of Rocket’s Magic of which the movie Casey’s Shadow was based upon, he was also recognized by the Louisiana State House of Representatives for his training of a filly named Hallowed Dreams she was named one of the best fillies in Louisiana. He was past President of the H.B.P.A.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years Joyce Sonnier Romero of Erath: five sons Gerald and his wife Mona Romero of Broussard, Edward Romero of Erath, Randy Romero of Lafayette, Kenneth Romero and his companion Lori Romero of Erath, John Romero of Lafayette and his former daughter in law Brandi Romero; one sister Sherry and her husband Glen LeBlanc of Houston Texas; eight grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.

Mr. Romero was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Evelyn Duhon Romero; and one sister Ozite and her husband Theodore Menard.Condolences may be sent to the Romero family at www.davidfuneralhome.org