I, like everyone else who knew you am hurt and know that you were taken way too soon. I cannot wrap my mind around what happened that night and just cannot imagine why someone would hurt you. My heart goes out to your beautiful children and just know that they are everyones heart and mind. I will always remember your beautiful smile and your kindness to everyone. It saddens me that a man you’ve known since we were little, turned out to be a monster. Justice will be served here on earth, but the real justice will be served on judgement day!I just wish we could see your smile one more time.

still to this day i’am at a loss for words. you and i have have known each other since we were babies. our families connected by marriage. it’s like a piece of me was taken the day i found out you were not here anymore. and what really bothers me the most is the way you were taken from this earth.i just dont understand why?!?! your time on this earth was cut way too short but for what ever reason your soul was called home. i feel guilty sometimes now because i can kiss my children at night and tuck them into bed and i think of you and how that was taken from you. how a beautiful woman and wonderful mother was taken soooo tragically. i think of the kids and pray for them everyday. i know back home everyone is pulling together not only for you but your children thats just how the romo’s are. a strong family! justice will make it’s way through for your honor. i know your up there shining down on all of us. until we all meet again gaby.

Gabriela Romo Preserving Memories Benefit
Sunday, October 19, 2008, 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Gaby’s family meant the world to her and she loved taking pictures of her kids. Please join us at the Neighborhood House ~ 179 Robie Street E ~ St. Paul, MN 55107 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. and get pictures taken of your loved ones. Families/Couples/Singles – Everyone is welcome.

For $20 dollars, we will take professional quality pictures of you and your loved ones. Photos will be emailed to you. All proceeds will be donated to the Gabriela Romo & VandenBosch Children Memorial Fund.

For more information, please call Christina Romo at 612-669-0695 or email at info@ckromophotography.com .

I’ve always looked up to all three of my older sisters. What I admired most about Gaby is all that she did for her kids as a single mother of four. I have one kid and I struggle, I always wondered how she did it all and mostly on her own with FOUR. All with a smile on her face. Though I grew up my ENTIRE life with Gaby, I grew really close with her in the last couple of years. The memory that sticks in my head of Gaby is a day she spent the night at my apartment after a night out. We were both pretty drunk and sat up talking in my kitchen. The funny part about it is, the entire time, Gaby was snapping her fingers and dancing…and there was no music playing! Memories are all that I have left of my sister. My promise to you Gaby is to stay strong for your kids and be there for whatever they need cuz I know you’d do the same for me. My fake twin Til I see you again. Love you always.

When Tomorrow Starts Without Me
When tomorrow starts without me, and I’m not there to see,
If the sun should rise and find your eyes,
all filled with tears for me,
I wish so much you wouldn’t cry, the way you did today,
While thinking of the many things we didn’t get to say.
I know how much you love me, as much as I love you,
And each time that you think of me,
I know you’ll miss me too.
But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name and
took me by the hand.
And said my place was ready in Heaven far above,
And that I’d have to leave behind, all those
things I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away, a tear fell from my eye,
For all my life, I’d always thought, I didn’t want to die.
I had so much to live for, so much yet to do,
It seemed almost impossible, that I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays, the good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared, and all the fun we had.
If I could relive yesterday, just even for a while,
I’d say goodbye and kiss you, and maybe
see you smile.
But then I fully realized, that could never be,
For emptiness and memories, would take
the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things, I might
miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did, my heart was
filled with sorrow.
But when I walked through Heaven’s gates,
I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me,
from his great golden throne.
He said, “This is eternity, and all I’ve
promised you.
Today your life on Earth is past, and
here it starts anew”.
“I promise no tomorrow, but today will always last,
And since each day’s the same day, there’s
no longing for the past”.
“But you have been so faithful, so trusting and so true,
Though there were times you did some things,
you know you shouldn’t do”.
“But you have been forgiven, and now at
last you’re free,
So won’t you take my hand now and share
My life with Me”.
So when tomorrow starts without me, don’t
think we’re far apart,
For every time you think of me, I’m right here in your heart.

–by Erica Shea Liupaeter

My heart goes out to the family. Though I did not know Gabriela I have had the pleasure of meeting Mira and through her eyes and words one can see how great of a woman and mother Gabriela must have been. I lost my father at the age of 12 and understand and feel what all those who love Gabriela must feel. My heart and prayers go out to the family and children.

Death is at once
The end of the body’s
Old journey
And the beginning of the soul’s
New journey.

~~~~

Death is not the end.
Death can never be the end.
Death is the road.
Life is the traveller.
The soul is the guide.

~~~~

I know I will love death.
Why?
Because death too
Is God’s creation
And because death reminds me
Of the existence of her sister:
Infinity’s Life immortal.

~~~~
The body has death, but not the soul.
The body sleeps, the soul flies.
The soul-stirring words on death and the soul in this chapter of the Gita, let us recollect.

“Even as man discards old clothes for the new ones, so the dweller in the body, the soul,
leaving aside the worn-out bodies, enters into new bodies.
The soul migrates from body to body.
Weapons cannot cleave it, nor fire consume it, nor water drench it, nor wind dry it.
This is the soul and this is what is meant by the existence of the soul.

I am so sorry for your loss, my daughter Briana played football with Stacio and I can still see Gaby’s smile watching him play. The only thing that I can say to you is pray and always remeber your loved one. Having lost my brother and cousin by someone elses hand i feel your pain. But with pray and knowing that our loved ones are with God, it give some peace. But the heart still hurts. Please just know that your family will always be in my prays and thoughts.
Nina

We need to work for justice on this one, people.

i know there was a hearing today regarding this case. dose anyone have any info on what is happening as of now?

Mira,

I’ve started this comment like 10 times and each time I erase it because truly there are no words for this horrible tragedy. I’m so sorry that you’re hurting. All i can say is that Gaby is in paradise right now; happy and looking out for the rest of us. She’s not really gone. She’s just in another existence that is with God. Mira, my condolences.

Although didn’t know Gaby really good but my mom did. Gaby is ausome and my mom was so close to her. I’m only 11 but I wrote a poem for Gaby .

Please Come Back
I miss you so much. I wish you could come back forever. I can’t let go of the past. Please come and say good-bye. Everyone missses you. Please come back and say you love us too. Lonnie got a tattoo of you. Please come back. My friends wore green for you. Please come back and say you love us, because we love you. I’ll never forget you or yuor kids.Please come back and give us a kiss or a hug or just say good-bye. You were a great mom, sister, cousin, tia, daughter and friend. Please come back. I wish I could see and feel you again, so I can give you ahug. Please come back.

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH HER FAMILY AND MY HEART GOES OUT TO ALL OF YOU!I DIDN’T KNOW GABY BUT I SURE HEARD NOTHING BUT GOOD ABOUT HER!!WISH I DID KNOW HER SHE SOUNDED PRETTY COOL.TAKE CARE EVERYONE……….;)

im sorry for what happen and i know what its like to lose a member of the family

Although Gaby and I are not related n any way, I have always had the upmost resect for the entire Romo family… Ive been friends of the family for a long while now and when this tragedy happened to Gaby, I could not believe my ears! The pain I felt for her children, Lonnie, her parents, and family was unbearable. It breaks my heart to see the holidays coming near and to think that them 4 beautiful kids of hers have no mother to send time with them, make them breakfast, put them to bed at night, do her girls hair, every little thing. It kills me to think about them… I feel so bad I dont even kno what to say. I KNOW Gaby was a GREAT mom and a very good person… and to think that someone Ive known just as long would do this to her sickens me… Time heals pain, but will never bring her back… until we meet again n paradise Gaby, we will never forget that pretty smile… I know for a fact, as a whole community along with her family that her children left behind will be taken care of and will always remember what a wonderful mami they had… Gaby aswell as her family will forever be in my prayers…..

i visit the pages in memory of gaby almost daily..maybe hoping this is just a bad dream i have had. i know it isnt. i look at the calendar and see how time had gone by soo quickly..the holidays are here and this will be one of the hardest times for alot of us..and not just this year but for the holidays to come. sooo many questions unanswered. so many unspoken words..i know your up there shining down on us. especially the kids. walk with them and comfort them during this time now and forever. we miss you sooo much chica!

There is a pre-trial date set for January 20th at 2:00 p.m. (location is to be determined) Anyone who would like to come, your support is appreciated!

Every day should be cherished, we wake up not knowing how it will end and we end our day not knowing if we shall wake.. we forget that every moment is not promised, we walk around like this life is forever and because of that we miss out on the very best things life has to offer. when most of the time they are right in front of us…Gaby was one person who I believe cherished life oh so much. Its crazy that things like this have to happen to a person so beautiful. I think of you Gaby every day and I ask myself why did you have to go? Its not fare and life never is. The cold reality, is, “nothing is forever” no matter what you do. So its better to have peace and love, because you never know when its your turn. I will always have a place in my heart for you,” PRIMA”. When times get rough I will think of you and know that its not that bad. Gaby you are my inspiration to keep striving, to keep moving forward, and to love life to the fullest until the end. I will never forget you!!! Till we meet again

Gaby imiss you sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much i wish you could come back. I love you always. I wish you could come back and say bye. I have never forgoten about you. A little girl i babysit knows your niece Racel and is friends with her. I wish you never died so young. You were sooooooooooooooooooooooo pretty and you were ausome to every one. when ever I see a picture of you i always cry, because you were sooooooooo nice. I wish I could see you again. I hope every one else is taking it better than i am. We all love you Gaby

Gaby,
We only had the last hockey season to get to know you, but you were the sweetest, nicest person I ever met. You gave from you heart and did not ask in return. I was looking forward to seeing you around the hockey arena. You are missed.

We all miss Gaby very, very much and we will never be able to replace her. Our hearts ache for her! We will always remember her sweet smile and the love she had for everyone. Gaby, we will fight until the end for you and put Mike where he belongs forever!

Primas, can someone post the legal status, I know today charges were moved from 2nd degree to 1st degree and bail at $1 million…

As always, prayers & thoughts with Gaby’s family, especially her parents & kids… my hurts for them all and not a day goes by that I don’t think of what they must be feeling.

I have been following Gaby’s story from the beginning after hearing about this from a person whom knew Mike’s family personally and mentioned his illicit occupation and family full of police personal. I was very affected by this story and the awesome loss of a mother, daughter and friend. I am a mother to a daughter and I am a woman. I can’t even put into words what I feel about Gaby’s story except pain. I pray for justice for Gaby and her family. I was happy to hear to the charges being upgraded today. I am also very appreciative of this website as I would like to continue to follow her story…May Gaby’s soul rest in peace…

gaby was the most beautiful and caring mom. I will remember her always!!! RIP GABY, GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN

Gaby I miss you so much.
I can still see you smiling and laughing.
I will always remember you as a wonderful and caring person and how much stas nana amaya and lisi ment to you. You were always a lover not a fighter and I looked up to you about that. I wish you were still here with us physically because I know you are in spirit. I miss you but I will never forget you.

Gaby, I miss you so much that everyday I think about you and how it would be if you would still be here. I wish you could have gotten the chance to meet my lil girl. I know everyone in my family misses you so much. Dave was cryin at the hospital when i had the baby because I think he would have liked you to be here to meet her. I know youre in a better place now but if we would could we would take you back here anyday we could. I told lonnie that if he needed anything for the kids or himself to call. I miss you so much but youre never forggotten and I pray for you and your family n the kids n lonnie as well. I Love You!!!

I took stacio n amaya to the mall on tues and we went to Nickelodeon universe and amaya went on all the rides!! I was so proud of her!! she is so brave just like you! I went to stacios game last night.. im sure you were watching.. we talk about u alot and stacio tells me storys you used to tell him.. I love it wen they talk about u.. we look at pictures and lisi thinks every baby you are holding is her.. she will always be your baby.. Nana is getting so mature its crazy.. she came over and we downloaded music for hours to put on her IPOD.. I miss u so much! your babys are hanging in there and we are all keeping your spirit alive..

Happy birthday Gaby…I was not able to attend some of the functions that were happening today in your honor, however, I did say a prayer for you, your kids and your family. Thinking of you…..

I never knew you….I remember seeing your story on the news. My heart broke for you, your children, your family and anyone who knew you. You seem to be loved and cherished by soo many. For the five min I cried for you, while reading your story and seeing the beautiful pictures of you and your family….I will never imagine the pain and hurt your family and friends went through in loosing you. Every time I pray… you, your family, children and those close to you will be in my prayers…I know by the love that seeps through the words I read about you….your beautiful spirit will stay alive…God bless all that were fortunate enough to have such a beautiful person in there lives…with Love me.

Gabi we miss you. Me and ma are just hoping that bastered will go down.

I didn’t know Gaby but my heart is broken and all of her friends and family are in my prayers that God will be with you all and ease your sorrow. RIP, Gaby.

we all miss you girl. and as fresh as our wounds are from the news of loosing you it worsens with the details of your final hour. i hope and pray that justice is served to mike for what he did to you!! here on earth and after this life…we love you and miss you sooo much!!! forever in our hearts!!

I did not know Gaby, however, I know a friend of Gaby’s. Any friend of hers would definately be a friend of mine. Gaby you are my friend. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I know you are in a better place Gaby.I have faith that the sinister person or persons involved in this heartless crime will be brought to justice. I hear that you were a beautiful woman inside and see that you were gorgeous on the outside and I hope to meet you one day! God Bless!

THINKIN ABOUT YOU AMIGA MIA.. PRAYING THAT JUSTICE WILL BE SERVED.. YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILIA MISS YOU SO MUCH.. THINK BOUT YOU LOVE YOU AND PRAY FOR YOU.. MUCHO AMOR.. LOVE YOU .. RIP GABY

Gaby, we are waiting for the jury to come back. I know I felt the love and strength from your family in the courtroom and God hates ugly monsters. I know soon we will hear the words GUILTY!! Everyone is behind you, your family and your kids!

I am a friend of Stellas and my heart has ached with your family since your tragic loss. I heard the news tonight that the verdict came in guilty. My your family find closure now knowing this monster will never harm another person. May Gaby rest in peace. She stood by all of you through this and gave you strength. Now may she rest.

My prayers go to you and your family.

I did not know Gaby..but from the pic i can imagine that she must of been a wonderfull person…my heart goes out to the family. My prayers are with you all. RIP Gaby!

Thinking of you Gaby. We did not know eachother well, but we still share a bloodline. You are my prima, and I will love you even though we weren’t close. My heart aches for your children. I’m sure they are being well taken care of, but not like a mother can do. I can’t even imagine what it must be like to have to look down from the Heavens on your children and see them crying every night as they yearn for you to hold them just once more. RIP oh Beautiful cousin. For the Lord is my saviour I shall not want

I did not know gaby but i do remember going to school with her lil sister gloria. I REMEMBER SEEING HER AND GLORIA TOGETHER,SHE WAS A VERY BEAUTIFUL GIRL , AND MY HEART GOES OUT TO HER FAMILY AND SPECIALLY HER POOR CHILDREN THAT WILL NEVER GET TO SEE HER AGAIN,GOD BLESS THEM AND MY HEART GOES OUT TO THEM.RIP GABY

i have thought of you often and still am at a loss for words. we grew up together and the last time i saw you your littlest daughter was in your arms, may you always keep your arms around your beautiful children. may you rest in peace. please let us not forget sari’s children as well, they will need guidance and support as they have lost their father

I look at your family and my heart go’s out to those kids and her family members. I could not even think what I would do with out my sister or kids. I see the family taking care of the kids, but Gaby is taking care of you all from above, my hearts go out to you exspecially with these next few days to come! Please know my prayers and thoughts will be with you all.

i didnt know gabi very well, but i remenber her from high school. i was real quiet and kept to myself, but the times i was around her she was always very kind to me. her smile could light up a room. i will never forget her.

I’ve known Gaby since high school thru my cousin Lonnie. I think about Gaby, Lonnie and the kids all the time, every day. Everytime I see the kids I feel so sad for them because I can hug my 4 kids everyday but she can’t. And I know they would give anything to have a hug from her again. Gaby was a phenomenal person inside and out and she is missed by so many. It was an honor to know her. Gaby was the one who had a strong influence on why I started scrap booking. She let me be apart of all the get together’s and she got me addicted to it. So once a week a number of us would get together and scrapbook and munch on snacks and chit chat about everything. We both were stay at home moms at the time and scrapbooking gave us the opportunity to have a little me time but at the same time gave us the opportunity to express our love for our families thru pictures and memories. All the times up at the cabin with all our kids was a blast and unforgettable too. I remember the last time we went up there and the first scrap meeting we had after coming back we both scrapped our time at the cabin with our families. It was fun. What I wouldnt do to be able to do that again with the kids!! Even though time will do nothing but move on faster than we would like sometimes, Gaby you will never be forgotten not one minute of any day!!! You have permanently affected so many lives in so many positive ways. Because of you Gaby, I am a better person. Thank you so much for that!!!

I continue to pray for your family to find peace Gaby. I know life can never be the same for them, but I pray your inspiration can guide them back to happiness.

God bless Gaby’s family and please carry them through this dark day.

Thinking of Gaby and the Romo family on this trajic anniversary; may you find peace and know that so many are still thinking about your family! I grew up next door to the Romo family, I have many fond memories! God bless you all!