This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath158 Surnames: Romero, Melendrez, Lucero, Torres, Sandoval Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5237/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Ralph R. Romero passed away Saturday January 22, 2011 at the age of 65. Ralph was born on January 21, 1946 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to Joe and Rosela Romero. Ralph is survived by his wife of 39 years, Elva; children, Darrell (Lucy) Romero and Yvonne (Sean) Patton; seven grandchildren, Rheanna, Brian, Maximilian, Kaitlyn, Jazzlyn, Meghan and Brielle; mother, Rosela Romero; brothers Harry (Gloria) and Robert Romero; sisters, Gloria (Eddie) Melendrez, JoAnna Lucero, Lorraine (Herb) Torres and Vivian (Ernest) Sandoval; plus many other loving relatives and friends. Ralph proudly fought for his country in Vietnam while serving with the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1971. Memorial Services were held February 5, 2011 in Tucson, Arizona. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on February 26, 2011 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.