Robert Dwain Shiplet Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

1956-2018 Robert “Dwain” Shiplet, age 61, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, September 7, 2018. He was born in Bryan, TX in 1956. Dwain was preceded in death by his parents, Bertha Garner Shiplet and Raymond Shiplet, and his beloved fiancé, Dorothy Gutierrez. He is survived by his son, Russell Shiplet and daughter-in-law Misty Shiplet. He was a proud grandfather of Brandon and Cameron Shiplet. He is survived by his siblings; Carolyn (Ricky) Baca, Michael (Lorraine) Shiplet, Jay (Carmen) Shiplet, Richard Shiplet, Jack Shiplet and his companion, Tonya Herrera, Gene Shiplet as well as several loving nieces and nephews. Dwain was raised south of Belen in Bosque with his sister and brothers. He loved working on cars and his automechanic skills and auto body work was unsurpassed. However, his auto painting made him an artist to all who saw his work. Dwain had a love for animals and for years had a passion for raising goats. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the University of New Mexico Hospital, with much appreciation to the Medical ICU. Services will be held at Romero Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, September 15, 2018, beginning with a Visitation at 10:00 AM, and a Celebration of Life at 11:00 AM. Interment will take place immediately after at Terrace Grove Cemetery. Please sign Dwain’s online tribute at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St. Belen, NM

Robert Dwain Shiplet

November 21, 1956 - September 7, 2018