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Obituary for ROMERO


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday May 19, 2004

Cajetan "Cajey" Romero, 50, a resident of Albuquerque since 1963, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, May 18, 2004. He is survived by his wife, Benerita "Bennie" Romero; sons, Cajey Romero, Jr., Joaquin Romero, Manuel Romero and Jason Rodarte; daughter, Dalena Romero-Chavez and husband, Leo; mother, Elvera "Vera" Romero; brothers Ed Romero and wife, Liz, Joe Romero and wife, Emma and Manuel Romero and wife, Benita, all of Albuquerque; sisters Barbara Abeyta and husband, Richard, of St. Louis, MO and Loretta Romero-Vigil and husband, Rudy, of Albuquerque and 3 grandchildren, Angelo, Raissa and Ariana. Cajey grew up on a ranch in Colorado, haying, sheep shearing and working all the details of the ranch. He had owned and operated Romero Automotive. Cajey later became Maintenance Director for Gardunos of Mexico. He was a Christian man who attended Calvary Chapel for the past 8 years. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and Harley rider. Cajey was a caring, kindhearted man who devoted himself to the family he loved. Services will be held Friday, May 21, 2004, 10:00 a.m., at Calvary Chapel with Pastor Bob Church officiating. Burial will follow at Sandia Memory Gardens. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Thursday, May 20, 2004, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400