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Romo -- Charlene Dolores Romo passed away peacefully at home on May 17, 2000 in the loving care of her husband's fond embrace. Charlene was born March 10, 1949 in Albuquerque, NM to Jesse and Charles"Papo" Sanchez. Charlene met her husband to be when she was ten and Simon was 11 years old. They became childhood sweethearts after Charlene invited him to a Sadie Hawkins dance at Del Norte High School. Charlene then moved to Manzano High School, where she and Simon graduated together in 1966. Charlene and Simon Romo were married on April 16, 1968. They were blessed with two wonderful children, Reggie Romo and wife, Adria of Tucson, AZ, and Roberto Romo of the family home. Charlene had a deep and abiding love for family, friends, and all living creatures. Her husband and children will forever honor and cherish her gift of unconditional love. As Charlene begins a new journey, she will be greatly missed by her parents, Charles and Jesse Sanchez; sister, Dianna Sanchez; brothers, Charles"Boy" Sanchez, Jr. and wife Connie, Gabriel Sanchez and wife, Theresa, and their families; Aunt Priscilla"Mamita" Roybal, and her children, Anna Alee and husband, Victor, Bobby Gonzales and wife, Marianne, Lorainne Hobbs and husband, John, Lydia Gutierrez and husband, Xavier will always remember her special laugh. Charlene grew up admiring her cousin, Carmela Castillo and husband, Max of Denver, CO. Carmela was her"big sister" Charlene is also survived by Aunt Josie Castillo and family, Aunt Ramona Ramirez and family, and Uncle John Toby Sanchez. Mrs. Alice Romo will always remember Charlene as a wonderfully loving daughter-in-law. Richard Romo and wife, Lisa, and their daughter, Lauren and son, R.J. of Albuquerque and Vince Romo, of Dallas, TX, will miss her dearly. The Romos cherish the memory of Charlene's loving sense of humor and compassion. Charlene was preceded in death by her grandmother, Hortencia Roybal and her father-in-law, Napoleon E. Romo. She attended the University of New Mexico along with her husband. While there she participated in progressive causes on behalf of those in need. During this period she made many good friends, especially Romelia Escamilla. Charlene worked for the Veteran's Administration and ultimately made a career with the U.S. Postal Service, where she worked with many friends. Special thanks to her friend, Cathy Curtis for blessing her with the gift of Landmark Education. Thanks to all her former coworkers for their thoughts and prayers. Special thanks to her doctors and nurses. VistaCare Hospice provided comfort for Charlene and her family. This wonderful service enabled Charlene to pass on to the Lord in peace. The comfort they created eased Charlene's suffering and permitted her family to honor her before her passing. Angels do exist. Everyone who knew her will feel the void created by Charlene's absence. We grieve our loss, but more importantly we celebrate her life and the rewards of her trust and unconditional love. Her soul awaits us with infinite patience and love. Cremation has taken place and memorial rosary will be recited Sunday, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University NE, with Father Richard McGowan reciting. Funeral memorial Mass will be celebrated Monday, 10:30 a.m., at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 619 Copper NW, with Father Richard McGowan, Celebrant. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Attn: Anne Martin, 5800 Lomas Blvd. NE 87110. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sat May 20, 2000