Charlie died after a month-long fight with stomach cancer. He was the first son and second child of Esther Romero Barela and John Romero and attended school in Brighton from pre-school through high school, graduating in 1969. He was an excellent student-athlete, competing in football and wrestling and was awarded scholarships and grants that allowed him to continue his education at University of Colorado at Boulder. While at CU, he met and married Rosie Gomez, a fellow student from Denver. They became the proud parents of two daughters before they divorced. He worked at the Post Office in Brighton for many years and was the Union Steward. Charlie fell in love with Harley Davidson motorcycles and throughout the years owned and rode many. He would ride to Arizona, California and Nevada and made many friends on his excursions. He lived a hard life but made the most of it. Several years ago he welcomed Jesus Christ into his life. When diagnosed on March 10th, he readily accepted that his disease would soon claim his life. He asked for prayers, not to get well but to hasten his transition to heaven His daughter Amanda and sisters Barb and Diane were his caretakers in his final weeks. Survivors included: daughters Danielle Romero and Amanda Sarrazin; grandchildren Addison Backer, Elijah Sarrazin and Aidan Knispel; friend and ex-wife Rosie Gillard; sisters Barbara Gallegos, Diane Romero, Patricia Romero and Yvette Bills; and his best friend Tito Suazo. Preceding were both parents and his younger brother Mike.
Charlie died after a month-long fight with stomach cancer. He was the first son and second child of Esther Romero Barela and John Romero and attended school in Brighton from pre-school through high school, graduating in 1969. He was an excellent student-athlete, competing in football and wrestling and was awarded scholarships and grants that allowed him to continue his education at University of Colorado at Boulder. While at CU, he met and married Rosie Gomez, a fellow student from Denver. They became the proud parents of two daughters before they divorced. He worked at the Post Office in Brighton for many years and was the Union Steward. Charlie fell in love with Harley Davidson motorcycles and throughout the years owned and rode many. He would ride to Arizona, California and Nevada and made many friends on his excursions. He lived a hard life but made the most of it. Several years ago he welcomed Jesus Christ into his life. When diagnosed on March 10th, he readily accepted that his disease would soon claim his life. He asked for prayers, not to get well but to hasten his transition to heaven His daughter Amanda and sisters Barb and Diane were his caretakers in his final weeks. Survivors included: daughters Danielle Romero and Amanda Sarrazin; grandchildren Addison Backer, Elijah Sarrazin and Aidan Knispel; friend and ex-wife Rosie Gillard; sisters Barbara Gallegos, Diane Romero, Patricia Romero and Yvette Bills; and his best friend Tito Suazo. Preceding were both parents and his younger brother Mike.
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