This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mAEBAIB/679 Message Board Post: ROMERO, CARMEN May 11, 1926 to Feb. 4, 2004 Carmen Graciela Gonzalez Vega was born on May 11, 1926 and raised in Hermosillo, Sinaloa, Mexico. Her parents moved their family to Mexicali, Baja California in 1948. She met Rene R. Romero in Calexico, Calif. in 1952 and married in 1954 in San Diego. They raised two sons, Rene and Ruben, and have two grandchildren, Rene Rey age 7 and Trenton Ruben age 3. Carmen resided in Fletcher Hills since 1963 in the friendly neighborhood of Berenda Place. Her home became the meeting place of her friends and son ' s friends. Their home was filled with her love and friendship to all that entered. The kitchen ' s aroma of home cooked food greeted all that entered and her cooking filled the appetites of many friends. Her adopted children all life long friends of her son ' s experienced her Mother ' s love and caring. Many called her Mama in a loving manner. Carmen ' s faith in God and devotion to her religion showed in all her caring and giving t! o those in need. She believed in God ' s miracles and was one herself for her cancer recoveries over the past 31 years. Many times her prayers were given to many who were ill. She always had a friendly smile and provided kind words to all she met. Carmen was active in many charitable organizations including Club Socorro, Caridad Int ' l and Lady of Charity all of which donated time and money to the poor in Tijuana, during the 1960 ' s, 70 ' s and 80 ' s. During the 1970 ' s her home was the meeting place of all of her son ' s friends that attended Grossmont High School. Many of her adopted sons and daughter ' s learned to enjoy a machaca burrito and home made hot sauce. Some even learned Spanish. Her greatest joy was her grandchildren whom she loved unconditionally. Her remaining wish in life was to enjoy more time with them. Carmen ' s love and friendship will remain strong in everyone who knew her. She was a devoted wife, beautiful mother and faithful friend with a genero! us spirit and engaging personality. Her memory will always bring love and a smile to those who knew her. She was predeceased by her husband, Rene R. Romero. She is survived by her sons Rene and Ruben, daughter-in-law Olga, grandchildren Rene Rey and Trenton Ruben, sisters Emma, Cristina and Belen. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 2766 Navajo Rd, El Cajon, CA 92020 (619) 469-0133, www.olg-church.org. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sharp Hospice Care, P.O. Box 3739, La Mesa, CA 91944, Attn: Foundation, Re: In memory of Carmen Romero. Please sign the guest book at obituaries.uniontrib.com Published in the San Diego Union-Tribune on 2/15/2004. (volunteer submission)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mAEBAIB/678 Message Board Post: March 31, 1943-Feb. 11, 2003 Margarita A. Romero, 59, of Chula Vista died Tuesday. She was born in Tijuana, Mexico, and was an administrator for Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Chula Vista. Survivors include her daughters, Monica of Chula Vista and Margie of La Habra; sons, Adrian, Arturo and Javier of Chula Vista; sister, Ana Maria Amador of Tijuana; brothers, Humberto Amador of San Diego, Francisco Javier Amador of Tijuana and Pablo Amador of Chula Vista; and four grandchildren. Rosary: 6 p.m. today, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 345 Anita St., Chula Vista. Mass: 10 a.m. tomorrow at the church. Inurnment: 12:30 p.m. tomorrow, Glen Abbey Memorial Park, 3838 Bonita Road, Bonita. Arrangements: Community Mortuary. Published in the San Diego Union-Tribune on 2/13/2003. (volunteer submission)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mAEBAIB/677 Message Board Post: Journal North, New Mexico, February 7, 2004 AMABEL J.(MABEL) ROMERO, 69, of Santa Fe died suddenly Thursday. She was born in Vallecitos. She was a choir member at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her sister, Andreita Jaramillo. She is survived by her husband, Teodoro Romero; son, Orlando Gallegos Jr. and wife Priscilla; daughters, Irene Martinez, Freda Gonzales and Rodger Turner, Rita Roybal and Bill Salazar, Rosemary Herrera and husband Richard, Sylvia Eleanor Martinez and husband Elmer, and Carla Gallegos; 18 grandchildren; and many other relatives. A visitation will be held at 5 p.m. today with a rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. at Berardinelli Family Chapel. Another visitation will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday with a rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. at the same chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Monday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with burial to follow at La Madera Cemetery. Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 984-8600.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mAEBAIB/676 Message Board Post: Journal North, New Mexico, February 3, 2004 OCTAVIANO ROMERO, 80, of Questa died Saturday. He was a veteran of World War II, member of the Cerro VFW, member of Mt. Zion Tabernacle in Taos and El Buen Pastor Church in Questa. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nepomosena Romero; and son, Ernest Romero. He is survived by his children, Joe Romero, Berlinda Hernandez and husband Catalino, all of Grants, Rudy Romero and wife Betty of Albuquerque, Geri Santistevan and husband John, Lucy Rael and husband Sito, and Tina Romero, all of Denver, Manuel Romero and wife Joyce of Cerro, Elmer Romero and wife Debbie of Las Vegas, N.M., Rose Romero and Virginia Valencia and husband Merlin, Frank Romero and wife Grace, and Tammy Romero, all of Taos; sisters, Alice Roybal and husband Joe of Denver, Adelia Ortega of Questa and Ophelia Martinez of Utah; brother, Isaac Gold and wife Cecilia of Denver; 24 grandchildren and many other relatives. A service will be held at 7 p.m. today at El Buen Pastor in Questa. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the same church with burial to follow at El Pueblito Cemetery. Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home, (505) 758-3841.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mAEBAIB/675 Message Board Post: July 31, 1941-Jan. 30, 2004 Jose Jesus Romero, 62, of San Diego died Friday. He was born in Guadalajara, Mexico. Survivors include his wife, Josephina; daughters, Josie Castro and Lily and Lucy Romero; sons, Joe, Danny, and Jesse Romero; mother, Marielena DeRomero; sisters, Carmen and Marielena; brothers, Daniel, Luis and Roberto; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Visitation: 4:30 to 9 p.m. today and noon to 9 p.m. tomorrow with rosary at 7 p.m. tomorrow, Community Mortuary, 855 Broadway, Chula Vista. Mass: 11 a.m. Saturday, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 2020 Alaquinas Drive, San Ysidro. Published in the San Diego Union-Tribune on 2/5/2004. (volunteer submission)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Arce Romero and Montoya Gonzalez Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/mAEBAIB/398.1.1 Message Board Post: My Grandmother and sister were born in San Pablo Meoqui in Chihuahua, Mexico in 1894-1895. My Grandfather was also born there but in 1891. My Grandmother's mother's maiden name was Arce, and then she married Donicio Romero. My Grandfather's mother's maiden name was Montoya and then she married a Gonzalez, but I do not know his first name. My Grandmother,her sister and my Grandfather migrated to the Coachella Valley in Indio California in the early 1900s. My Grandfather's brother Jorge Gonzalez had owned a lot of farm land in Thermal, CA.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mAEBAIB/674 Message Board Post: Albuquerque Journal - September 26, 2003 Polinar Romero, 80, a resident of Peralta, NM, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, September 23, 2003. He was a Veteran of World War II, and was proud to have served his country. He enjoyed passing the time playing cards and playing his harmonica. He was preceded in death by his wife, Racheal Romero. He is survived by his daughter, Esther Jacobs and family; son, Billy Romero and family, both from California; and very special friends and caregivers, Rudy and Yvette Saiz and Family of Peralta, NM. A very special thank you to the VA Hospital, Albuquerque Manor, and Odyssey Hospice for the special care given to Polinar. Viewing will be held Friday, September 26, 2003 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Romero Funeral Home with the Rosary to be recited at 6:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, September 27, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Tome, NM with Father Jose Hernandez officiating. Interment will take place at Our Lady of Belen C! atholic Cemetery. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM 87002.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mAEBAIB/673 Message Board Post: Albuquerque Journal - September 30, 2003 Corine Andelona, 76, of Albuquerque died Saturday, September 27, 2003 at United Medical Center-West in Cheyenne, WY. She was born April 7, 1927 in Hagen, NM and had lived in New Mexico for 26 years with prior residence from 1945 to 1968 in Cheyenne. Mrs. Andelona was a bookkeeper fro Bestway Builders. She was a member of Good Shepard Church. Mrs. Andelona is survived by son, Robert Hernandez of Cheyenne; two daughters, Margarite Provencher and Carol Morales both of Albuquerque; brother, Donald Romero of California; sister, Jennie Chavez of Albuquerque; eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Ramon Hernandez and Thomas Andelona; son, Ray Hernandez; and parents, Valentino and Magdalena Romero. Cremation has taken place at Cheyenne Memorial Gardens under the direction of Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mAEBAIB/672 Message Board Post: Albuquerque Journal - January 19, 2004 Mercedes Romero Zamora died Saturday, January 17, 2004. Mercedes was born in Corrales NM on October 8, 1919 to David and Bernardita Romero. She was a member of the San Ysidro Catholic Church and a former member of the Catholic Daughters. Mercedes loved to spend time working in her yard and quilting with her friends at the Corrales Community Center. She was preceded in death by her son, Paul H. Zamora in 1997. Mercedes is survived by her husband of 45 years, Jake Zamora and also from the family home, Amanda Zamora and Jacob Zamora. She also leaves behind seven children, Lydia Martinez, Patricia Martinez, Fernando Apodaca, Bernadette De Anda and husband, Preciliano, Rita Romo and husband, Eddie, Clarance Apodaca and his wife, Elaine, Anthony Zamora and his wife, Marie. Mercedes was blessed with 20 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. The visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2004 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at San Ysidro Catholic Chur! ch in Corrales. The Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday, January 21, at 10:00 a.m. Entombment will follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park. Arrangements by: Vista Verde Mortuary 4310 Sara Rd. Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 892-9920

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mAEBAIB/671 Message Board Post: Albuquerque Journal - October 19, 2003 Lori Ann Romero, 31, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on October 15, 2003. Lori Ann is survived by Ramon A. Martinez; her mother, Cecilia Romero; four children, Raymond M. Romero, Felicia Martinez, Robert Martinez and Ramon A. Martinez Jr.; her brother, Jimmy L. Romero and wife, Karla; a nephew, Joshua Romero; a niece, Shaye Romero; her in laws; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Lori Ann was a member of the Catholic Church. A visitation will be Monday morning from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco SW with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. by the Franciscan Friars. Interment will follow at the San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Private disposition has taken place. Arrangements by: GABALDON MORTUARY 1000 OLD COORS RD SW 243-7861

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mAEBAIB/670 Message Board Post: Albuquerque Journal - January 13, 2004 Millie Melecia Romero, 92, a resident of Albuquerque, NM and most recently of Los Lunas, NM, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2004. Millie worked for Lovelace Medical Center in Albuquerque for over 20 years of outstanding service, retiring in 1979. She is preceded in death by her mother, Bonifacia Fresquez; her son Miquel Tudesque; and her grandson, Richard Duran. Millie is survived by one loving son, Joseph T. Tudesque of Albuquerque; and two loving daughters, Stella Howell of Albuquerque; and Annabelle and her husband, Larry Tafoya of Los Lunas; her eight grandchildren, Arlene Alsup; Joe E. Tudesque; Christine Vigil; Ross D. Gomez; John Humphries; Paul Humphries; Gabriel Howell; Michael Alarid; many great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and one sister, Irene Gonzales of Santa Fe, NM. Millie is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2004 at Romero Funeral Home at 12:30 p.m. followed by a memorial ! service at 1:00pm with Pastor Richard Chavez officiating. Interment will follow at Terrace Grove Cemetery. Romero Funeral Home 609 N. Main St. Belen 87002.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mAEBAIB/669 Message Board Post: Albuquerque Journal - January 13, 2004 Herman G. Romero born in Jarales and most recently lived in Albuquerque for the last 60 years, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2004. Herman was preceded in death by his mother, Juana Maria; father, Enrique Romero; brother, Manuel A. Romero and his sister, Maria. Herman was employed by the Welfare Department as a case worker in the Belen office in Valencia County for a year. He also worked for the Employment Security Commission of New Mexico in Albuquerque where he held several positions. He retired from the state after 30 years of service. He is survived by a brother, Bennie H. Romero of Jarales; three sisters, Stefie Torres of Albuquerque, Florella Sanchez of Belen, and Annie R. Gabaldon of Los Chavez; sister-in-law, Carmen Romero of Santa Clara; several nieces and nephews; grandnieces and nephews; and several great-great grand nieces and nephews. A Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, January 14, at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. A Memorial Mass will! be held on January 14, 2004 at 11:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church, 101 N. Tenth St., Belen, NM 87002, with Father Mark Honhart officiating. Burial will follow at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of: Strong-Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal Ave SE 842-8800

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/mAEBAIB/44.45.71.89.95.98.100.105.278.1 Message Board Post: I am looking for Romero information as well. My great grandfather was Etienne Romero born 8/24/1908, he married Eloise Touchet born 4/8/1910, they had two children Martrene Landry and Raymond Romero. They lived in Coteau which is country right outside New Iberia, where I was raised. My great grandfather passed down property to him children and grandchildren in Coteau. If anyone cna help me with this it is greatly appreciated my email is angelm73@hotmail.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mAEBAIB/668 Message Board Post: Albuquerque Journal Mrs. Modesta V. Romero, 92, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on January 3, 2004. Mrs. Romero is survived by her son, David Romero; a daughter, Esther Carley; 16 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren; four sisters, Juanita Sena, Martina Tapia and husband, Phil, Elvera Garcia and Tommie Trujillo; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Romero is preceded in death by her daughters, Claudine Goens and Priscilla Paiz; sons, Ovedio Romero and Ishmael Romero. Mrs. Romero was a member of the Catholic Church. A visitation for Mrs. Romero will be Monday evening from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna NW with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Gabriella Nieto. A final visitation will be Tuesday morning from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m., Father Gene Gries, Presider. Interment will follow at the Rosario C! emetery in Santa Fe, N.M. Pallbearers will be, Gilbert Artiaga, Mark Perea, Nerio Roybal, Pete Gonzales, Joseph Romero and Joe Romero. Honorary Pallbearer will be, Robert Solano. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Rd SW

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mAEBAIB/667 Message Board Post: Albuquerque Journal - October 5, 2003 Mr. Fred Romero, 78, resident of Albuquerque passed away on October 2, 2003 with his family by his side. Mr. Romero is the beloved husband of 55 years to Mrs. Marian Romero. Mr. Romero is also survived by one daughter, Rosanita (Roseann) Ortiz and husband Fred; two foster sons, Father Juan Mendez and George Gonzalez; two sisters, Ramona Sena and Lupe Garcia; two brothers, Arthur Romero and wife Mary and Eddie Romero; three grandchildren, Patrick, Danika and Trisha; one great grand daughter, Kendall Renee; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Romero was preceded in death by his brothers, Domingo and Joe; three sisters, Margaret, Pita and Tillie. Mr. Romero was a member of the Catholic Church, a Veteran of the United States Navy serving in World War I I from May 7, 1943, to April 11, 1946, and in the Korean Conflict from November 2, 1950, to May 23, 1951. Mr. Romero was very proud to have served on the USS Irwin DD-794. A visitation for Mr. Romero will be Tuesday eve! ning, October 7, 2003, after 6:30 p.m. at St. Frances Catholic Church, 817 Arno SE with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. A final visitation will be Wednesday morning October 8, 2003, from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, 9502 4th St. NW with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. by Father Juan Mendez. Cremation has taken place and burial of the cremains will follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers please, make donations and contributions to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Arrangements by: GABALDON MORTUARY 1000 OLD COORS RD SW 243-7861

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mAEBAIB/666 Message Board Post: Albuquerque Journal - December 26, 2003 Floraida P. Romero, 80, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on December 23, 2003. She is survived by her children, Barbara Abeyta and husband, Joe of Albuquerque, NM, Andrew Romero of Denver, Co and Mary G. Gonzales and husband, Antonio of Albuquerque, NM; grandchildren, Dorrie Abeyta-Mascarenas and husband, John, Michaelanne Ellison and husband, Todd, Greg Abeyta, Andrew Romero and wife, Lynn, Michelle Romero, Anthony Romero and wife, Amy, Andrea Romero, Andrea Fisher, Matthew Fisher, Jozette Chavez and fiance, Manuel, Melanie Stevenson and husband, James, Angelique Montoya and husband, Mario, Antonio Gonzales; great grandchildren, Chris, Nicholas, Maggie-Mae, Piper, Alex, Andy, Randy and Bridgette, Johnny, Joey, Jacqueline, Tony, Allyson, Santiago & Jocelyn. Floraida is also survived by her brother, Paul Silva and wife, Gloria. She is preceded in death by her husband, Andrew (Tito) and 13 brothers and sisters. She was the 14th of 15 children. Floraida was a graduate of ! Cathedral High School and a former member of St. Francis Catholic Church. Ms. Romero was a longtime employee of the BIA. Rosary will be recited on Friday, December 26, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary - Westside Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church, 215 West Wilson in Gallup, NM. Interment will follow. Pallbearers will be Greg Abeyta, Andrew Romero, John Mascarenas, Antonio Gonzales, Chris Abeyta, Mario Montoya, James Stevenson and Manuel Chavez. Friends may visit French Mortuary - Westside Chapel on Friday from 4:00 p.m. until time of service. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mAEBAIB/665 Message Board Post: Albuquerque Journal - December 25, 2003 Floraida P. Romero, 80, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on December 23, 2003. She is survived by her children, Barbara Abeyta and husband, Joe of Albuquerque, NM, Andrew Romero of Denver, CO and Mary G. Gonzales and husband, Antonio of Albuquerque, NM; grandchildren, Dorrie Abeyta-Mascarenas and husband, John, Michaelanne Ellison and husband, Todd, Greg Abeyta, Andrew Romero and wife, Lynn, Michelle Romero, Anthony Romero and wife, Amy, Andrea Romero, Andrea Fisher, Matthew Fisher, Jozette Chavez and fiance, Manuel, Melanie Stevenson and husband, James, Angelique Montoya and husband, Mario, Antonio Gonzales; great-grandchildren, Chris, Nicholas, Maggie-Mae, Piper, Alex, Andy, Randy and Bridgette, Johnny, Joey, Jacqueline, Tony, Santiago & Jocelyn. Floraida is also survived by her brother, Paul Silva and wife, Gloria. She is preceded in death by her husband, Andrew (Tito); and 13 brothers and sisters. She was the 14th of 15 children. Floraida was a graduate of Cathedra! l High School and a former member of St. Francis Catholic Church. Ms. Romero was a longtime employee of the BIA. Rosary will be recited on Friday, December 26, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary - Westside Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church, 215 West Wilson in Gallup, NM. Interment will follow. Pallbearers will be Greg Abeyta, Andrew Romero, John Mascarenas, Antonio Gonzales, Chris Abeyta, Mario Montoya, James Stevenson and Manuel Chavez. Friends may visit French Mortuary - Westside Chapel on Friday from 4:00 p.m. until time of service. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mAEBAIB/664 Message Board Post: Journal North, New Mexico, December 25, 2003 LUISITA R. MARTINEZ, 103, of Guachupangue died Monday. She had a green thumb and loved to plant, as well as read the newspaper and her devotional. She was a longtime member of Sacred Heart Parish, the Sagrada Familia and the Sacred Heart Society. She was the last member of the original families who homesteaded Los Alamos. She was preceded in death by her husband, Guadalupe Martinez; sons, Guadalupe Martinez Jr. and Erminio Martinez; daughter, Teresa M. Gallegos; parents, Victor Romero and Refugio S. Romero; brothers, David and Ernesto Romero; and sisters, Frosina R. Sanchez and Ernestina R. Gonzalez. She is survived by her son, Manuel M. Martinez and wife Mercedez; daughters, Rosanna M. Bennett, Rosario M. Fiorillo, Louisa M. Benton and husband Kip, and Gloria Maestas; daughter-in-law, Alejandrina Martinez; 42 grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Public visitation will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday with rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. in the Sangre de Cristo Cha! pel of DeVargas Funeral Home. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Española with burial to follow at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery. DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley, (505) 747-7477.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mAEBAIB/663 Message Board Post: Albuquerque Journal - September 15, 2003 Anastacio (Andy) Romero, April 21, 1920 to September 6, 2003. Born in Maxwell, New Mexico; moved to San Bernardino, California in 1961. Predeceased by brother, Gabriel; sisters, Regina and Maria; and by wife, Stella Cruz Romero. Survived by sons, Marcos Romero (Connie), Chris Romero,Charles Romero (Sandra), James Romero (Connie); and daughters, Helen Flores, Susan Irene Gonzales (Ruben), Alice Patron, Dorothy Romo; 19 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nepews. Services will be held September 20, 2003, 11:00 at Montecito Memorial Park Chapel, 24145 Barton Road, Loma Linda, CA 92354.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mAEBAIB/662 Message Board Post: Albuquerque Journal - September 7, 2003 Mayme Gabaldon, a resident of Los Lunas, NM, passed peacefully to her heavenly home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, September 5, 2003. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Fred; and a son, Donald Gabaldn, both in 1978; her parents, Luciano and Maria Romero; her grandson, Fred Gabaldn Jr., in 2000; her granddaughter, Erica Trujillo in 2001; her brothers, Barney and Jesus Romero; her sisters, Stella Finch; Petrita Cordova; and son-in-law, Richard Lucero. Mayme is survived by her daughters, Lucy Chavez and husband, Charles of Los Lunas; Juanita Lucero of Belen; Diane Padilla; and Genola Gabaldn, both of Los Lunas; her sons, Fred Gabaldn and wife, Shirley of Albuquerque, NM; Charles Tommy Gabaldn of Los Lunas; and Eugene Gabaldn and wife, Adela of Albuquerque; her ten loving grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; her brother, Lee Romero and wife, Jennie; and her two sisters, Pula Griego and husband, Ramon; Elvira Romero and husband, Fred; and a sister-i! n-law, Chanita Romero. Also many loving nieces, nephews and friends. All services will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church beginning with a viewing on Sunday, September 7, 2003 at 5:30pm followed by a rosary at 6:00pm. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, September 8, 2003 at 10:00am with Father Albert Gallegos officiating. Interment will follow at the Valencia Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Carlos and Brian Chavez; George Gabaldn; Donovan Lucero; Charles Chavez, Sr.; and Charlie Chavez, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Rudy Wright; Adrian Lopez; Anthony Sanchez; Nicholas and Esequiel Trujillo. Romero Funeral Home 609 N. Main St. Belen 87002.