1947
2021
Margaret Lucille Romero "Pueta Jane or Aunt Pueta" as so many lovingly referred to her as, passed away due to complications related to Covid-19 on January 7, 2021. She was accepted by family that evening.
Margaret was born to Marjorie and Allan Piper on October 27, 1947. She had two brothers, Robert Allan and Rodrick Lee Piper, they grew up in a small house in the town of Big Pine, CA at the time considered "Indian Camp."
Margaret attended Big Pine School. As part of the voluntary relocation program in the early 1970's, Margaret took advantage of the opportunity to move to the big city to pursue an education in cosmetology. There she met Andrew Romero, the love of her life also part of the program from Taos, New Mexico. They fell in love and married in Big Pine, CA. Margaret and Andrew kept their newly established roots in North Hollywood and started their family and had daughters Shawna and Shannon. Having an opportunity to secure housing back home on the reservation, they made their home in Big Pine where they had a son, Sage.
Margaret worked many professions, she attended Marinello School of Beauty and secured a job at The Beverly Hills Salon in Beverly Hill. Soon after returning home to Big Pine she took on many jobs to help her community at Toiyabe Indian Health Service, working in Family Services, the Tobacco Control Program and the Elders Fall and Prevention Program. She took great pride in working for the Bishop Paiute Tribe, reuniting native children with their families as an Indian Child Welfare Act liaison. She also worked with other neighboring communities to provide expertise in that field. She loved to help families and she always represented in a good way what it meant to be a Nüümü (Paiute) woman whether it be through her fashion or her positive outlook toward her community.
Margaret had a passion to learn and share traditions, she took it upon herself to seek out elders and take the time to talk and learn the old ways. She would document and teach others traditions that had almost been lost, learning and teaching the songs, style and dance of the Nüümü, she always stepped up for the community to share the Nüümü culture with the "Tovowahamatü Singers and Dancers." She was an accomplished seamstress, using her skills to create traditional dresses that the elders had described to her. Margaret believed in promoting sobriety and proudly lived a sober lifestyle.
In addition to being into fashion and attending beauty school, Margaret had a connection with many people and loved to be social by attending community doings. She was never too busy to share a smile or conversation. She will be sorely missed by many friends, family members, colleagues and countless others, she was loved dearly by many.
Survived by her loving Husband Andrew Romero; children Shawna Fricke, Shannon and Sage Romero; Brother Robert Piper Sr.; Grandchildren, Darian Robinson, Keeneh and Laya Fricke. Nieces; Tracy, Melissa, Alison and Robert Piper, Jr. Great Nieces/Nephews; Alex Albino, Korina Toledo, Bailee Piper, Dillion Albino, Aurora Toledo, and Jimmy Kai.
A cry dance will be held Friday, April 23 at dusk, and services on Saturday, April 24, 2021 (11 a.m.) in Big Pine at the Woodman Cemetery.
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Dear Sage!
While reading about the life of your beautiful mother I felt that she inspired so many people and will live forever in their hearts and thoughts. Love and compassion to you, your family and friends from Vienna
Sincerely
Andrea
Andrea
May 4, 2021
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