Anthony M. Romero

Anthony M. Romero, age 56, of Taos NM, passed away in the early morning of Sunday, January 21, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born to Tony and Theodora Romero on January 23, 1961. He lived in Taos until the age of eight, and then his family moved to Gilman, Colorado a beautiful mountain side town. He excelled in school and enjoyed playing football, basketball, and baseball. He graduated from Battle Mountain High School in 1979 and joined the US Navy. He served aboard USS Juneau and then USS Ranger in the Indian Ocean during the Iran Hostage Crisis. After his four years in the Navy he returned to Colorado, and then moved back to New Mexico to be with his family in 1990. He is proceeded in death by both his parents; his maternal grandparents: Ambrosio and Dolores Abeyta; his paternal grandparents: Tomas and Beatrice Romero. He is survived by his siblings and their families: Thomas M. Romero and his children, Tomas and Marissa Romero; Brenda L Romero-Granger, her husband Gary, and their daughters, Kaitlyn and Madison Granger; Carla M. Romero, her partner Ray Terrazas, and her children, Victor (VJ) , Felicia and Isaac Esquibel. Uncle Anth as everyone called him also had three very special children in his life, his great nephews: Jeremiah and Antonio, and great niece: Nieves. He will be missed by his many extended family members and friends. Rosary will be recited on Sunday, January 28th at 6:00 pm and Funeral Mass on Monday, January 29th at 11:00 am, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Taos. Arrangements entrusted to: Riverside Funeral Home of Santa Fe 3232 Cerrillos Road (505) 395-9150