Mike J. Romero age 78, a longtime resident of Las Vegas, New Mexico passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Kaseman Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
He was born on November 10, 1937 to Cleofas Romero and Ruby Archuleta Romero in Los Vigiles.
He was married for 54 years to Ida Mae.
Mike was active in his life, when he was in high school he played basketball for the West Las Vegas Dons, was in the Army Reserves and worked at various grocery stores. He loved going hunting, fishing, and cruising with his son-in-laws, brothers, family and close friends. He also enjoyed his crossword puzzles. Mike was always willing to lend a helping hand to whom ever needed it. He will be missed dearly.
A Catholic, he was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Las Vegas, New Mexico.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Cleofas and Ruby Romero; sister: Maria Elena Romero; brothers: Bobby Romero, Cleofas Romero, Jr.; George Romero and Benny Romero.
He is survived by his loving wife: Ida Mae Romero of the family home in Las Vegas, NM; daughters: Carmen Marquez and husband Jake of Las Vegas, NM; Tracy Whiting and husband Phillip of Albuquerque, NM; grandchildren: Krystal Marquez and fiancée Pam of Las Vegas, NM; Amber Gutierrez and husband Steven of Albuquerque, NM; Alycia, Zach, Gracie and Scarlette Rose Whiting all of Albuquerque, NM; great-grandchildren: Ariel and Antonio Sandoval of Las Vegas, NM; Aycen Gutierrez, Aviana Whiting both of Albuquerque, NM; brother: Eddie Romero and wife Mary Ann of Santa Fe, NM; sister-in-laws: Celeste Romero of Santa Fe, NM; Margaret Gonzales and husband Cooper of Las Vegas, NM; numerous: nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Rosary service will be held on Friday, February 5, 2016 at 9:00am at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Las Vegas, NM. Funeral services will be held following the rosary with Father Douglas Mitchell as Celebrant. Cremation has taken place and burial of cremains will be held at a later date at Los Vigiles Cemetery.
A special thanks to the staff at Presbyterian Hospital and Kaseman Hospice, Matthew Sandoval and Mark Rogers at Rogers Mortuary.
Please visit Rogers Mortuary website: www.rogersmortuarynm.com to sign the online register book.
Arrangement are under the direction of Rogers Mortuary 600 Reynolds Avenue Las Vegas, New Mexico. 1-800-479-3511 or 505-425-3511.