Melinda M. Romero

Melinda Merlie Romero, age 70, a resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on July 8, 2013. She was born on November 12, 1942 to Hilario Padilla and Carmen Sena and married Ruben Romero on July 27, 1991. Melinda is preceded in death by her mother Carmen Sena, father Hilario Padilla, son Richard A. Romero and brother Leroy Padilla. She is survived by her husband Ruben Romero, sons Danny Romero (Eileen) and Floyd Romero (Michele), daughter Melissa Romero, sister Ramona Vigil, brother Larry Padilla (Carmen), sisters Rosina Padilla, Jennie Jiron (Joe) and Alice Velarde (Alex), 9 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren. Merlie loved spending time with her family and friends. She loved mariachi music and special celebration around good food, family and friends. She was known for being so loving and welcoming to all who knew her. She touched many lives and her memories live on in all whose lives she touched. A visitation and rosary were held on July 11, 2013. A funeral mass was celebrated on July 12, 2013. All services were held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Santa Fe. Burial followed at the Rosario Cemetery and a reception followed at The Eagles. Pallbearers: Michael and Ted Padilla, Isaac Velarde, Richard and Isaiah Romero and Lucas Garcia. Honorary Pallbearers: Alex and Sean Velarde, Joey Jiron, Joseph Vigil and Ralph Romero.