Romelia Escobedo

Romelia Escobedo died in Purcell, Oklahoma on October 11, 2021 at the age of 56 years 5 days. Funeral Services are scheduled for 6:00 P.M, Friday, October 15, 2021 at the Wadley’s Funeral Chapel, entrusted to the care of Wadley’s Funeral Service.

Romelia was born October 6, 1965 in Santa Ana, Coahuila, Mexico to Pablo Escobedo and Rosa Lara. She was raised in Mexico and it was there where she met Ramiro Morales. Romelia and Ramiro were married in September  1980, in Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico and they moved to the United States in November 1999. She worked as a CNA for more than 12 years. Romelia enjoyed interacting with her patients and making sure they were well taken care of.  Romelia attended church , took family trips, and spoiled her grandchildren. She made friends easily, would welcome people into her home with open arms and treated everyone as equals. Romelia was known for hosting gatherings at her house, where she would get the whole family together and cook a big meal for them or have a carne asada.

Romelia is preceded in death by her parents, Pablo Escobedo and Rosa Lara; and her brother, Juan Jose Escobedo.

Survivors include her husband, Ramiro Morales; her children, Sandra Morales and husband, Jose Flores, Ramiro Morales and wife, Janeth Hernandez, Jorge Morales, Fernanda Escobedo; her grandchildren, Miguel Flores, Roberto Flores, Gael Flores, Jacqueline Morales, Victoria Morales, Grace Morales; her siblings, Veronica Escobedo, Alberto Escobedo, Gerardo Escobedo; and numerous other relatives and friends.