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ROMERO -- Mr. Fred Romero, 78, resident of Albuquerque passed away on October 2, 2003 with his family by his side. Mr. Romero is the beloved husband of 55 years to Mrs. Marian Romero. Mr. Romero is also survived by one daughter, Rosanita (Roseann) Ortiz and husband Fred; two foster sons, Father Juan Mendez and George Gonzalez; two sisters, Ramona Sena and Lupe Garcia; two brothers, Arthur Romero and wife Mary and Eddie Romero; three grandchildren, Patrick, Danika and Trisha; one great grand daughter, Kendall Renee; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Romero was preceded in death by his brothers, Domingo and Joe; three sisters, Margaret, Pita and Tillie. Mr. Romero was a member of the Catholic Church, a Veteran of the United States Navy serving in World War I I from May 7, 1943, to April 11, 1946, and in the Korean Conflict from November 2, 1950, to May 23, 1951. Mr. Romero was very proud to have served on the USS Irwin DD-794. A visitation for Mr. Romero will be Tuesday evening, October 7, 2003, after 6:30 p.m. at St. Frances Catholic Church, 817 Arno SE with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. A final visitation will be Wednesday morning October 8, 2003, from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, 9502 4th St. NW with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. by Father Juan Mendez. Cremation has taken place and burial of the cremains will follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers please, make donations and contributions to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Arrangements by: GABALDON MORTUARY 1000 OLD COORS RD SW 243-7861
        Published on: Sun October 05, 2003