Elisa Romero

Our beloved Elisa Quintana Romero, 97, born July 1922, a lifelong resident of Arroyo Seco, passed away peacefully of natural causes on November 29, 2019. Elisa was predeceased by her parents, Jose Maria Quintana and Alicia Torres Quintana, and four siblings, Pablo Quintana, Feloniz Homdus, Azucena Felix, and Amada Quintana. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Jose Eulogio, her son, Robert Romero, and her grandchildren, Shawn Romero and Mariquita Gutierrez.

Elisa is survived by daughter, Fabiola Romero Gutierrez and son, Dan Romero (Renee), grandchildren, Justo Gutierrez, Daniel Romero (Nicole), Stephanie Saavedra (Robert), and Mateo Montoya, eight great-grandchildren and one great great-grandson. She leaves behind her sister, Oclides Tenorio and two brothers, Bolivar Quintana and Celestino Quintana (Clorinda), many nieces, nephews, their families and friends.

Elisa dedicated her life to her family. She was an educator for 35 years and was loved and respected by many. She was amazing, strong, and a beautiful person. She was a devout Catholic her entire life and a member of the Sacred Heart League.

Public Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 from 4 to 5 PM at Rivera Chapel. Rosary will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 7 PM at Holy Trinity Parish in Arroyo Seco. Funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at 10 AM at Holy Trinity Parish. Interment will be held at the Arroyo Seco cemetery.

Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home, Taos. To share a memory, please visit our website at www.riverafuneralhome.com