KERRVILLE, TX – July 15, 2025 — In a heartbreak that has gripped the Texas Hill Country, we now share the devastating confirmation that Leonardo Romero, his partner Natalia Venzor, and their 2-year-old son Carlos have all been found deceased, 11 days after the violent Fourth of July floods tore their Kerrville home from its very foundation.
Their story has become one of the most wrenching chapters of this natural disaster—a young family of four, swept away by a sudden wall of water, their home splintered and carried downstream like driftwood. Only one soul survived: 19-year-old Leonardo Jr., their eldest son, who was miraculously pulled from the wreckage and hospitalized with injuries and heartbreak that words can scarcely describe.
Today, the Romero-Venzor family is physically reunited—but only in tragedy. The agony of waiting has ended, but for the loved ones they leave behind, the grief has only just begun.
A Family Torn Apart by the Storm
In the early hours of July 4, violent floodwaters surged through Kerr County after relentless rains pounded the region. Like so many families in the area, the Romeros had little warning. Their home, nestled near the usually quiet Guadalupe River, was no match for nature’s fury. The storm came in the night—and in minutes, their lives were changed forever.
Leonardo Sr., 40, and Natalia, 36, were devoted parents and partners who had built a home filled with laughter, love, and dreams for the future. Their son Carlos, only 2 years old, was just beginning his life—his joyful giggles and curiosity a constant light to those who knew him.
Only One Survived
When first responders arrived at the scene of what had been the family’s home, they found Leonardo Jr. alive, trapped in debris, clinging to life and memories of the people he loved. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he is now recovering physically—but emotionally, the road ahead is long and difficult.
His survival is nothing short of a miracle. But his burden—the loss of his entire family—will require the strength of a village to help carry.
Please Lift Them in Prayer
This moment calls for powerful prayer, for reflection, and for unity. The Romero-Venzor family’s story is one of unspeakable loss, but also one of fierce love and courage. They deserve to be remembered not only for how they died, but for how they lived—together, joyfully, and always for each other.
Let us lift them in prayer:
🙏 May Leonardo, Natalia, and baby Carlos rest in eternal peace, their spirits free from fear and pain.
May Leonardo Jr. find strength, healing, and purpose as he carries the torch of his family’s memory.
May their loved ones find comfort in the community that surrounds them, and peace in knowing they are not alone.
A Call to Compassion
As the Kerrville community continues to recover, let this tragedy be a reminder of how precious and fragile life is. Let us be softer with each other. Let us hold our loved ones closer. And let us give—whether time, support, or prayer—to those who now must walk through the shadow of grief.
If you’re able, consider donating to flood relief efforts in Kerr County. Your kindness could help another family weather the unimaginable.
In memory of Leonardo Romero, Natalia Venzor, and little Carlos—may your names be spoken with love, may your lives be honored with compassion, and may your story move us all to live more kindly.
Gone too soon, but never forgotten.
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