Eddie Romo

Jose Eddie Romo, age 63, passed away on November 22, 2013 at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque. Eddie was born on April 8, 1950 in Anton Chico, NM to the home of Cleofas Baca and Juanita Romo. At the age of 13 Eddie and his family moved to Santa Rosa from Anton Chico where he attended school. Eddie worked as a chef for many years at the Silver Moon Restaurant and the Sun and Sand Restaurant. Eddie enjoyed fishing, mountain climbing, going for his daily walks, playing pool, gardening and loved to strike up a conversation with everyone he would meet. He is preceded in death by his son Edward Romo, his mother Juanita Romo and his grandmother Silverina Romo. Survivors include his sisters, Maggie Cordova and husband Steven of Santa Rosa, Adela Romo of Santa Rosa, half brothers and sisters Sharon Maestas of Anton Chico, Betty Baca of Santa Rosa, Clifford Baca of Portales, Bobby Baca of Portales, Corrine Baca of Santa Rosa and Jimmy Baca of Las Vegas, NM. Also surviving are his nieces and nephews Helen Cordova, James Rodarte, Onofre Cordova, Trinnie Rodarte, Xavier Rodarte and his Aunt Virginia Romo along with numerous cousins and a host of friends. Rosary services were held Sunday, November 24, 2013 at 6:00 PM from St. Rose of Lima Church. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, November 25, at 11:00 AM also from St. Rose Church with Father Thomas Kayammakal officiating. Burial followed at St. Joseph Cemetery. Pallbearers were, Onofre Cordova, Anthony Baca, Remigio Baca, Eric Aragon, Jr., Xavier Rodarte and Manuel Dodge. Honorary pallbearers were Steven Cordova, Larry Sandoval, Adolfo Romero, Bruno Romo, Gerald Romo, Pat Cowan, Tommy Romo, Sam Romo, Mags Romo, Billy Aragon, and James Rodarte. All services for Mr. Romo have been entrusted to the Chavez Funeral Home of Santa Rosa. To place an online tribute please visit our website at www.chavezfuneralhome.com