Juan C. Romero

Juan C. Romero, 91, a resident of Llano Quemado, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his parents Daniel and Clorinda Valerio Romero; sons Chris and Alex Romero; grandson Leroy Fermin Medina; brothers Levi and George Romero (†Teresa); brothers-in-law Cirillo Saavedra and Norbert Cardenas; niece Clorinda (†Pacomio); great-nephew Boni and godson Matthew Levi.

Juan is survived by his lifetime partner Susie Mirabal and her daughter Karen; son Desi Romero, daughter Rebecca Angela Romero Garcia; brother Manuel E. Valerio (Yolanda), sister Ruby Saavedra and her children Delbert, Patricia and Jazmyn; sister-in-law Jane Romero and her children Connie (John), Nancy and Shirley; nephews Robert (Priscilla) and family; Ray, Danny (Roberta) and their family; David (Maria), George (Beverly); many nieces and nephews; grandchildren Loretta Medina, Christina Winchester (Mark), Isaac C., Anna Montoya (†Leroy Fermin), Alexandra Romero, Ryan, Matthew; great-grandchildren Justanie (John), Robert Tony, and Julian Chavez, Lane Winchester, Issac Montoya; great-great granddaughter Molly Chavez; his first wife and mother of his children Augustina Cardenas Romero, and all of her family who dearly loved my dad and always called to see how he was doing. Also, all of Susie’s family, her sisters, her brother, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; godchildren Kelly Santistevan, Wendy Cardenas Martinez and Ricky Davenport; all of my dad’s cousins; special cousin Becky (Joe); and lots and lots of friends. 

My dad was a people loving, hardworking man who loved to visit with and check up on everyone to see how they were doing. He could remember everyone by name and also their family history. I just lost all that by not writing or recording when he told those stories. My dad always had a smile and a twinkle in his eyes. And the main thing he loved was his COWS. They were his pride and joy. He was one of a dying breed. A Cattle Rancher. Not many of those left anymore. He was still tending to his cows in September. 

Special thanks to the staff from Mountain Home Healthcare and Hospice Department; Veterans Admin. Health Care (Taos Office), Presbyterian Hospital Emergency Department, and all the staff of DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos; David Romero and James Alford for always helping my dad whenever he called them and said he needed help. Susie’s sisters for being there for my dad. Beverly Armijo for giving him advice; Earl Medina for watching football with my dad, the “bull jokes” between each other and the half cup of Heineken. As we said good night, every night when I called my dad, it went like this: “good night dad, LOVE, HUGS, CALL YOU TOMORROW” and I blew him kisses and he did the same. RIP my dad, my friend, my everything. 

Rosary will be recited on Monday November 25, 2024 at 6pm at San Francisco De Asis Catholic Church. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday November 26, 2024 at 10am at San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church, with burial to follow at 12:30pm at the Angel Fire Veterans Cemetery. 

The family of Juan C. Romero has entrusted the care of their loved one to the caring staff of DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. 866-657-4019 www.devargastaos.com