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LUCY (ROMO) Age 81, was taken into the waiting arms of Our Lord on May 28, 2011. She was born on February 24, 1930 in Mora, NM, in a covered wagon chased by Indians. (That's her story and she is sticking to it). Our mother passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. She joined her parents, Ricardo and Mauricia Romo; sister, Kate Trujillo; brother, Ricardo Romo Jr.; daughter, Maria Dominguez; and beloved pet, Snowflake. Lucy is survived by her loving husband Anastacio B. "Tacho" Torres. They celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary on May 26, 2011. She is also survived by her children, Orlando L. Torres, Margie Torres-Nunez and fiance Joseph Tenorio, and Louise "Lisa" Atencio and husband, Charlie; grandchildren, Jennifer Ynostroza, Jolene Padilla, Margaret Dominguez, Valerie Torres, Charlie "CJ" Atencio, Bobby Nunez, Catherine "Cat" Atencio, Michael Torres, Olivia Jastrzemski, Ricardo Torres-Tenorio and Faith Jastrzmski-Torres; great-grandchildren, Joshua, Jazmin, Matthew, Joseph, Danny Joe, Danielle, Tiffany, Jameson, Richelle, Azalea, Ezekiel, and Emma; brother, Albert Romo and sisters, Luella Romero, Nica Fulbright, and Gloria Ortiz; special cousins Cleo Garcia and Emenencia Romo, and numerous nieces and nephews. Lucy retired in 1989 after 35 years of being a school teacher and librarian. She began her teaching career in Albuquerque at San Ignacio Catholic School and later taught for the Bernalillo Public Schools. Lucy was a devout Catholic and enjoyed leading her family in reciting the rosary. She loved camping, fishing, going to the casino and spending summers in Mora. A rosary will be held on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Mass of Christian burial will be held Thursday, June 2, 2011 at 11:00 am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, with burial to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers are Charles "CJ" Atencio, Bobby Nunez, Catherine Atencio, Michael Torres, Andrew Chavez and Albert Torres. Honorary pallbearers are Ricardo Torres-Tenorio and Jameson Torres. The family wishes to thank Presbyterian Hospice for their wonderful care during our mother's illness. Special thanks to Tami Krebbs, Helena, Regina and Chaplain Howard Hinman. Services entrusted to Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 3rd St. SW, Albuquerque, NM (505) 247-4124
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