It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Dr. Yolanda Romero. With 26 years of dedication and service to the North Lake family, she was committed to her students in the classroom and through her advisement of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK).
Among her various awards, she was the first Mexican American woman to earn a Ph.D. in the State of Texas. We will always remember and admire her passion for educating others.
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Below the dates below for visitation, as well as a Celebration of Life event hosted by Phi Theta Kappa.
Aria Funeral Home
Belt Line Road at 183
Irving, TX 75061
Friday, August 5, 2016
12 – 5 p.m.
Saturday, August 6, 2016
9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
A Celebration of Life: Dr. Yolanda Romero
North Lake College, H200 (Student Life Center)
Saturday, August 6, 2016
4 – 7 p.m.
Funeral Mass for Dr. Romero
Holy Family of Nazareth Catholic Church
2323 Cheyenne Street
Irving, TX 75062
Saturday, August 20, 2016
10 a.m.
Reception with light snacks will be provided after mass by the church
What a wonderful lady she was with so much compassion and caring for everyone and especially students. What a great loss to the college, the community, the world. Rest in peace sweet sister.
Dr Yolanda Romero was such a fine Lady, the most wonderful sister-in-law in our lives. She touched many, many hearts she leaves behind a wonderful LEGACY THAT WILL NEVER, EVER BE FORGOTTEN. THE LOVE SHE HAD FOR TEACHING & FOR HER STUDENTS WAS AMAZING. LOVE YOU JOLLY &WILL MISS YOU TREMENDOUSLY. YOU WILL LIVE FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS.
Yolanda was a wonderful mentor. I’m so lucky to have had her in my life
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I started North Lake College in the early 1990’s. Dr. Romero was my history teacher for 2 semesters. I was a single mother with a small child and would get discouraged at finishing school. She told me her story and the hardships she endured and told me to never give up. Because of her encouragement, I became a school teacher and have now taught 16 years. She was my son’s adviser for PTK at North Lake College. I am heart broken to hear of this news and my prayers go out to the family. She was a special lady who loved her students and the North Lake family. I will never forget her.
SHE DESERVES THE TITLE OF SILENT HERO AND RECEIVE THE AZTECA AWARD benefiting EDUCATION…. DCET will honor this wonderful lady for sure! http://www.dcenti.org/silent-hero-azteca-awards