Joe Romero Obituary

JOE MANUEL ROMERO Joe Manuel Romero, 73, of Santa Fe, passed away in his home on Saturday, April 27, 2013. Joe was born on October 18, 1939 to Manuel and Ruby Romero in Santa Fe, New Mexico. After high school, Joe proudly served his country as a U.S. Marine. He later established a successful plumbing business in Santa Fe. He spent the most recent years of his life managing the Ruben Romero World Music Gallery in Santa Fe. Joe was blessed to grow up in a home rich with the love of family, dance, and music shared by his talented brothers, Vicente, Ruben, and Miguel, his loving sister, JoAnn, and parents, Manuel and Ruby. These traditions became an integral part of Joe's life and were among the greatest gifts he passed on to his children. Joe spoke fondly of his extensive travels while serving in the Marines. He loved and took great pride in his family and enjoyed spending time with them. As a long-time resident of Santa Fe, Joe was content with the simple pleasures New Mexico offers, such as motorcycle rides through beautiful mountain landscapes and the wonderful music and art embedded in Santa Fe's culture. Joe was survived by his sons, Alberto and Vicente, and his wife, Carol and their children, Justin and Carli; and step-daughter, Deborah Montoya and her son, Gabriel. He was also survived by his sister, JoAnn Serna; brother, Miguel; and many other cherished relatives and friends. A mass in honor of Joe will be held at Saint Anne's Church on Saturday, May 4, at 10:30 am. 417 East Rodeo Rd. Santa Fe, NM 87505 Phone: (505)989-7032 Fax: (505)820-0435

Published by Santa Fe New Mexican from May 2 to May 4, 2013.
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Miss you and all the times I visited you with Alex and Christina rest in peace

Diana

Family

April 26, 2023

Think often of my Uncle Joe, a quiet and very loving person.. he was special in my children´s life..
Miss you

Diana

April 26, 2022

Loved this uncle so much! Ive missed him..

Diana Serna Lindahl

Family

April 26, 2019

what a loss this family was such an important part of our cultural legacy, had many a great visit with joe such a wonderful person.

Adelina Ortiz de Hill

May 5, 2013

Please accept my deepest condolences on the death of Joe Manuel as we say vaya con Dios a su familia y especialmente a su hermanos. So hard to lose yet another Romero brother. Joe's wonderful humor and sparkling eyes will be missed.

Karla (nee Carla Duran) White

May 3, 2013

It is with sadness and heartfelt condolences for the passing of Uncle Joe. We send condolences to all his dear family.

Surely he was met by Grandpa Manuel, Grandma Ruby
Vicente and Ruben. He is in a better place now.
He would often call me and chat and I him and spoke on his
birthday October 18. When I was at college in Denver- I will always remember Joe for driving Grandpa and Grandma Romero to Denver to attend Vicente's Flamenco Performances.
where Vicente lived for a few years. When I'd visit Santa Fe with my 2 small children we would visit Joe at Rubens' Music Store, he'd take Alex and Christina for ice cream cones.
So kind always..
These memories are very precious .
We will not be able to attend his Celebration of Life and passing to be with Our Lord. We will say prayers and light candles on Saturday.
With all our love to each of you. Diana Serna Lindahl,
Christina Lindahl, Westport, CT and Alexander Lindahl, Oxford
England.

May 3, 2013

It is with great sadness and heart felt condolences that we offer our love and prayers to the sons, stepdaughter and their families of my dear cousin Joe and to JoAnn and Michael and their families. My Auntie Ruby and Uncle Manuel are now joined with yet another wonderful son of theirs. Joe was a kind and loving person. Reserved and gentle, he is loved and will be missed by many. His brothers lived in the "limelight" and he was so proud of them and loved them and his sister very much. My brother Eloy just loved Joe and shared many stories of him and with him. My prayers are with you, his children, grandchildren and his brother and sister. The memories you share are prescious and will be cherished. God Bless you all now and in the days to come. On behalf of my mom and dad Joe's Uncle Eloy and Auntie Frances, and my brother Eloy F. Martinez: Ron, Monica and Jacob Augustine

Ron, Monica, Jacob Augustine

May 2, 2013

Our Sincere Sympathy, goes out to the Romero family. Joe was a strong man, and will be missed by all who knew him. [GOD BLESS]. Mary,Sylvia,George,Robert,& Jerry Ortiz.

Robert Ortiz

May 2, 2013

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