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Flavio F.P. Romero, age 90, of Albuquerque passed away April 2, 2001. Mr. Romero, son of a pioneer ranching family, was born August 1, 1910 in Albuquerque to Donaciano and Barbarita Romero. The family at that time lived in Los Lunas, NM. Mr. Romero attended secondary and high school in Los Lunas where he excelled as a member of the boxing team. After high school, Flavio tried his hand at ranching, auto mechanics and meat cutting. Seeking greater challenges, he enrolled in Draughon's Business School in Albuquerque. It was here that he met Dolores S. Gallegos, his future wife-to-be. Flavio mastered the art of shorthand dictation and became a court reporter, traveling the circuit throughout New Mexico mostly with the late Judge Deacon Arledge. Following his career as court reporter, Flavio decided to enter the field of insurance and became an award-winning agent for Farmer's Insurance Group. With the help of his wife, Dolores, he remained with Farmers for 36 years retiring in the 1970's. Mr. Romero was active in the Democratic Party during the 50's, 60's and 70's, becoming chairman for Bernalillo County and once even running for sheriff, losing by a hair. He was also Justice of Peace for several years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and an usher for many years at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Flavio was also a skilled outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He always kept wildlife conservation at the forefront. Mr. Romero was preceded in death by is wife, Dolores in 1989 and beloved son, Norman in 2000. Survivors include brothers, D.D. Romero, Jr. and Fred Romero of Albuquerque; sisters, Emilia Mirabal of Novato, CA; sons, Lionel of Albuquerque, Leonard of Phoenix, AZ and Paul David of Prescott Valley, AZ. He also had many grandchildren and great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews to carry on the legacy of his long and successful life. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 5, 2001 at Chapel of Sandia, 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 619 Copper Avenue NW followed by burial at Sunset Memorial Park. Inquiries to (505) 292-4979, (520)925-3377 and (480)946-2117. Arrangements by Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM, 821-0010.
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