Eddie F. Romero, 57, a lifelong resident of Los Luceros finished his earthly journey and left peacefully to his eternal life with his Savior on September 21, 2013. Eddie was married to Elizabeth Romero for 40 years. Eddie was employed in Los Alamos for several years.
He was preceded in death by his father, Willie (Willie Hoppe); brother, Walter Romero; grandson, Eric J. Romero and fiancée, Marissa Martinez; brother-in-law, Bobby Samora, and niece, Melissa Samora. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; sons, Eddie Jr. and wife Stephanie and Steven and wife Cassandra; grandchildren, Meagan, Damien, Aaron, and Atreyo Romero; great grandchildren Estevan, Amadeus, and Aubree Romero; Mother, Natividad (Betty) Romero; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Cipriano and Charlotte Martinez; brother, Robert Romero; sister, Reyes Samora and companion Albert, sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Marie and Julian Atencio; brother-in-law, Cippie Jr.; sister-in-law, Darlene Romero, many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. Eddie and Steven were the apple of his eye; his grandchildren and great grandchildren were his pride and joy. Eddie was loved by many and will be missed for his witty humor.
The Knights of Columbus recited a rosary on Tuesday, September 24, 2013. Family and friends were respectfully invited to celebrate Eddies life at a Mass of Celebration at Saint John the Baptist Church in Ohkay Owingeh on Wednesday, September 25, 2013. Burial followed at La Villita Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be Tomas Sanchez, Rudy Lujan, David Samora, Nick Atencio, Adam Romero, and Gene Salazar. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert and Patricia Maestas, Marialisa Sanchez, Lea Sanchez, Mia Golembeski, Irene Valdez, Leroy Rodriguez, Benjie Naranjo, Michael Martinez, Edward Valencia, Leroy Chacon, and Leo Urbina.
Eddies family has placed their confidence in the Rivera Family Funeral Home of the Española Valley to care for him.
Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home (505) 753-2288.
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