Julian J. "JJ" Romero

ROMERO - Julian J. "JJ" Romero, age 92, went to his eternal home peacefully surrounded by those he loved and who loved him on Thursday, May 31, 2012. He was born in 1919 in Punta de Aqua, New Mexico. Julian was a WWII Veteran who served with distinction in Patton's army in Europe, fought in the Battle of the Bulge and concluded the war by freeing prisoners of war camps in Czechoslovakia. Julian was preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Juanita Romero; his sister, Carmen Sanchez; brothers, Marcos, Juan and Jose Romero; and his beloved granddaughters, Karen Louise Finley and Megan Kirsten Romero. Julian is survived by his precious wife of 68 years, Massey Bachicha Romero; and five children, Ernesto Romero and his wife Dana, Jo Ann Romero and her husband David Goodnow, Sharon Lautenschleger and her husband Steven, Phyllis Zamorski and her husband Michael, and Marlene Romero. Julian is also survived by five grandchildren, Rita Chalamidas and her husband Louis, Joshua Romero and his wife April, Sean Romero, Julianna Lautenschleger and Luke Waruszewski along with four great-grandchildren, Carter and Mia Romero and Sofia Karen and Thomas Andreas Chalamidas. Julian retired from the Department of Energy in 1985 following over 30 years of distinguished State and Federal service. He worked tirelessly to bring about fairness and equality in employment practices and was a loved and respected co-worker to many who admired his sense of fair play, integrity and goodwill. Julian was a family man, an avid Lobo and Dallas Cowboy fan, poker player, world traveler, and lover of life. His positive attitude, zest for life and generosity serves as an inspiration to all that knew him. Julian will be sorely missed by those who shared their lives with him. Friends may visit French - Lomas Chapel on Sunday, June 3, 2012, from 5:00 until 6:00 p.m. Rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. with a reception to follow. Mass will be celebrated Monday, June 4, 2012, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, 811 Guaymas Pl. NE. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.