Richard F. Romero

1944 - 2020

Richard F. Romero Memorial Celebration
Richard F. Romero, aka Navajo Man, of Santa Fe and Cuyamungue, NM, passed away on April 1, 2020 from complications due to a traumatic brain injury he suffered on September 25, 2015. He had recently celebrated his 76th birthday.
Richard was born on March 16, 1944 in Santa Fe, NM. He was preceded in death by his mother Lydia Romero, father Manuel Romero, brother Sammy Romero, brother Danny Romero, sister Genova Romero, brothers Donald Romero and Arthur (Tuddy) Romero, sister Gloria Romero-Mendoza, and niece Marcy Mendoza-Ortiz.
Richard is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Evelyn Ortiz Romero; sons Jon Paul (JP) Romero, Gregory (Greg) J. Romero; grandchildren Xavier (X-man) Romero, Antonio (Little Huey); brother-in-law Sam Mendoza and family, Sammy and Berlina Ortiz and family. Richard is survived by many cousins, nephews, nieces, and many family friends.
Richard graduated from St. Michael's High School in 1963. After graduation, he started his career at the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) in the mailroom and worked his way up the NMDOT career ladder. He retired after 27 years as a Project Devel- opment (PDE) Designer. After retirement, he went on to work as a highway designer with AVID Engineering and PB Engineers for many years. Richard also served our country and retired from the National Guard as a Sargent (E6) after 20 years.
The Romero family has entrusted The Rivera Family Funeral Home for the care of Richard as he makes his transition to heaven.
The following dates are for Richards memorial celebration; July 9, 2021 at 10 a.m. in Cebolla, NM at the Vigil Cappila (Chapel) located of County Road 306 (follow the balloons).
And then July 14, 2021 at 10 a.m. at St. Ann's Church, Santa Fe, NM, followed by the burial at 2:15 p.m. at the National Cemetery.
Looking forward to seeing friends and family at the services.
Sincerely, JP Romero