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ROMERO -- Nora Romero, age 84, passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2008 in Albuquerque, NM following an extended illness. Nora Romero was born August 22, 1922 in Curevo, NM to Marcello and Beatrice Vlaverde Sr. She was a lifetime resident of Tucumcari NM. She moved to time in Dalhart, TX to raise her family and later returned to Tucumcari, NM in 1976 and was employed by the Western Drive In before retiring. She was a member of the St. Anne's Catholic Church and a member of the Christian's Mothers. Nora was know as Mom to close friends and family and enjoyed the family gatherings, music and cooking. She moved to Albuquerque, NM in 2005. Surviving Nora Romero is one daughter, Max Romero of Amarillo, TX; her two sons, Frank Romero, also of Amarillo, TX and Tommy Romero and wife, Kathy of Albuquerque, NM; her grandson, A.J. Crespin and wife, Michelle; and her grandaughter, Michelle Creapin; one great-grandson, Drew Crespin; her two sisters, Adele Garcia Felica Sena, both of Tucumcari, NM; her brother, Marcello Valverde Jr. and wife, Virgie of Tucumcari, NM. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marcello and Beatrice Valverde; and by a brother, Pete Valverde Sr. The family would like to thank the staff and adopted family of Paloma Blanca Rehabilitation and Nursing Center for their loving care of Nora. Rosary will be recited on Sunday Night, August 12, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Anne's Catholic Church. Mass of the Resurrection will be offered on Monday morning, August 13, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. in the St. Anne's Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Leo Padget as Celebrant. Interment will follow in the Tucumcari Memorial Park Cemetery.
        Published on: Sat August 11, 2007