Jose Q. Romero

Jose Q. Romero, age 76, passed away May 5, 2003 in Santa Fe following an illness. Jose was born June 29, 1926 in Duran, NM to the home of Teodolo and Eufelia Marquez Romero. He served in the United States Army during World War II. Jose married Rita Pena on November 1961. He worked for the State of New Mexico Highway Department for 25 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Rita L. Romero, an Infant son, his brother Florenio Romero, his sister Ermilinda Herrera and his nephew Carlos Herrera. Jose is survived by his daughter Tina Romero of Encino, NM, his grandson Benjamin Romero also of Encino, a special niece Rebecca Apodaca of Santa Rosa and his cousin Mercedes Salas of Portales. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews and a host of relatives and friends. Roasry services will be held on Wednesday morning May 6, at 11:00 am from Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Encino, NM. Graveside services will follow at Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery in Encino. Serving as Pallbearers will be Harold Urioste, Anthony Garcia, Jake Tenorio, Nick Pena, Johnny Sanchez and Gerald Tenorio. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be all his brother in laws. All services are entrusted to the Chavez Funeral Home, 923 South 3rd St., Santa Rosa, NM (505)472-3369.