Devoted wife, mother and friend Maria Romelia Burkeen, 80, passed away August 9, 2022. She was born December 21, 1941.
A Memorial Mass in her honor will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Del Rio on Saturday, Sept. 24, beginning at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Her parents, Teresa Bracamontes and Reynaldo Rosas, and her brothers, Reynaldo and George Rosas, preceded her in death.
Her three children, James J. Burkeen, Lainie S. Pollmiller and Charles B. Burkeen; her grandchildren, Shannon M. Pollmiller, Matthew Pollmiller, Brandon Burkeen, and Alessa and Catilyn Burkeen; and her sister, Armandiana Garcia, survive her.
Romie, as those she loved and those that loved her knew her, was born in Del Rio. She graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic School 1960. Shortly thereafter she met James M. Burkeen, who was serving with the United States Air Force. The two married in 1963 and thus began their adventures through life. His military career sent them to many unique places in the United States. After retiring from the Air Force they returned to Del Rio. Romie devoted her life to her beloved residents at the Del Rio Nursing Home as Activity Director. She also worked at a local Group Home for Disabled Adults, and later she was a home care provider. She was a self-taught seamstress, knitter, crocheter, and crafter. She also had a special bond with her grandchildren that she loved deeply.
She will be greatly missed.
