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Ian Charles Romaine

November 15, 2014 ~ March 4, 2023 (age 8) 8 Years Old
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On March 4, 2023, Ian Charles Romaine left his earthly body to live forevermore in the presence of his greatest hero, his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Ian passed away after an 11-month battle with one of the most aggressive terminal brain cancers that afflict children today, Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG). However, cancer did not for one second define his identity. He was first and foremost a child of God and a follower of Jesus, having placed his personal faith in the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ when he was 6 years old, and he declared it before the church and unto the world through his public baptism when he was 7. 

Ian was born on November 15, 2014, in Salamanca, Spain and was the biggest baby the pediatrician had ever seen. He was a chubby and sweet baby who grew into an amazing little man. Some would say his life was cut short, but those who knew Ian would quickly raise an objection and say the impact and legacy of this gentle, adventurous, yet cautious boy has rippled far broader and touched more lives than most adult men could ever dream. He impacted all he came in contact with because of his overwhelming generosity and thoughtfulness of others; he was always giving his toys and candy away to strangers and friends alike. Ian would proudly state that he wanted to be a soccer player when he grew up and loved playing many sports, building legos, playing video games, swimming, riding his bike, and being outdoors.

Those who are left behind to cherish his precious memory are his parents, Jonathan and Hannah (Mingonet) Romaine; his two beloved sisters, Addaline and Mina Romaine; his grandparents, Fred and Ruby Romaine and Chuck and Sandy Mingonet; and many aunts, uncles and cousins who enjoyed life with Ian, loving on him every chance they were afforded. 

Having grown up as a bilingual missionary kid there are many believers and cherished friends in Spain, America and around the world mourning Ian's passing. 

There will be a visitation Friday, March 10, 2023, from 5:00pm until 8:00pm at Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home, 3315 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC 27103.  The funeral service will be held the following day, Saturday, March 11, 2023, at 2:00pm at Salem Baptist Church, 429 S. Broad Street, Winston Salem, NC 27101. 

In lieu of flowers the Romaine family is requesting donations be made to Salem Baptist Church designated to the “Ian Romaine Mission Fund". Missions is the lifeblood of the church and with this fund they will seek to promote, encourage, and enable the church plant in Logroño with the furtherance of the gospel locally, nationally and globally.  If you would like to give please go to https://salembaptistnow.mywell.org/give and select "Special Gifts" on the top line and "Ian Romaine Missionary Fund." 

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El 4 de marzo de 2023, Ian Charles Romaine dejó su cuerpo terrenal para vivir para siempre en la presencia de su héroe más grande, su Señor y Salvador Jesucristo. Ian falleció después de una batalla de 11 meses con uno de los cánceres cerebrales terminales más agresivos que afligen a los niños de hoy, es el DIPG (glioma difuso intrínseco de tronco). Sin embargo, el cáncer no definió ni por un segundo su identidad. Él era, ante todo, un hijo de Dios y un seguidor de Jesús, habiendo puesto su fe personal en la muerte, sepultura y resurrección de Jesucristo cuando tenía 6 años, y lo declaró ante la iglesia y al mundo a través de su bautismo público cuando tenía 7 años.

Ian nació el 15 de noviembre de 2014 en Salamanca, España y fue el bebé más grande que el pediatra había visto. Era un bebé gordito y dulce que se convirtió en un hombrecito increíble. Algunos dirían que su vida fue abreviada, pero aquellos que conocían a Ian pronto plantearían una objeción y dirían que el impacto y el legado de este niño gentil, aventurero pero cauteloso se ha extendido mucho más y ha tocado más vidas de las que la mayoría de los hombres adultos podrían soñar. Impactó a todos con los que entró en contacto debido a su abrumadora generosidad y consideración hacia los demás; Siempre estaba regalando sus juguetes y dulces a extraños y amigos por igual. Ian afirmaba con orgullo que quería ser jugador de fútbol cuando creciera y le encantaba practicar muchos deportes, construir legos, jugar videojuegos, nadar, andar en bicicleta y estar al aire libre.

Los que se quedan atrás para apreciar su precioso recuerdo son sus padres, Jonathan y Hannah (Mingonet) Romaine; sus dos queridas hermanas, Addaline y Mina Romaine; sus abuelos, Fred y Ruby Romaine y Chuck y Sandy Mingonet; y muchas tías, tíos y primos que disfrutaron la vida con Ian, amándolo cada vez que se les dio la oportunidad.

Habiendo crecido como un niño misionero bilingüe, hay muchos creyentes y amigos queridos en España, Estados Unidos y en todo el mundo que lloran la muerte de Ian.

Habrá un velorio el viernes 10 de marzo de 2023, de 5:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. en Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home, 3315 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC 27103.  El servicio fúnebre se llevará a cabo al día siguiente, sábado 11 de marzo de 2023, a las 2:00 pm (hora este en EEUU) en la Iglesia Bautista de Salem, 429 S. Broad Street, Winston Salem, NC 27101.

En lugar de flores, la familia Romaine os ruega que se hagan donaciones a la Iglesia Bautista de Salem designada para el "Fondo de Misión Ian Romaine". Las misiones son el alma de la iglesia y con este fondo buscarán promover, alentar y habilitar la plantación de iglesias en Logroño con el avance del evangelio a nivel local, nacional y mundial.  Si desea donar, vaya a https://salembaptistnow.mywell.org/give y seleccione "Special Gifts" en la línea superior y "Ian Romaine Missionary Fund” (Fondo misionero Ian Romaine).

 

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Services

Visitation
Friday
March 10, 2023

5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel
3315 Silas Creek Parkway
Winston-Salem, NC 27103

Funeral Service
Saturday
March 11, 2023

2:00 PM
Salem Baptist Church
429 S. Broad Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101

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