Israel Romero Garcia

June 15, 1966 - January 2, 2021

Israel Romero Garcia, 54, Goshen, formerly of Mexico, died 2:29 p.m. Saturday, January 2, 2021. He was born June 15, 1966, in Mexico City, Mexico, to Jose Romero Guerrero and Gloria Garcia de Romero. Surviving are his mother, Gloria Garcia de Romero, brothers & sisters, Abigail Romero, Mexico, Leopoldo Romero, Mexico, Beatriz Romero, Carol Stream, Illinois, Silvia Romero, North Aurora, Illinois, Araceli Romero, Salinas, California, Alicia Romero, Goshen and Joel Romero, Princeton, Texas. Preceding him in death are his father, Jose and a brother, Oscar. Israel worked as a chef and manager. He enjoyed cooking and watching movies with his mother. Israel will be remembered as a very happy person. Visitation will be 3-5 p.m. Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, 311 S. Main St., Goshen. COVID-19 protocols will be in place, for health and safety, masks are required per Elkhart County Mandate. A funeral service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 417 S. Main St., Goshen. Father Jose Arroyo will officiate. Burial will follow at Violett Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com