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ROMERO -- Gene Harold Romero passed away peacefully at home on July 31, 2010 at the age of 90. Gene was born in Raton, NM. After the death of his mother, Veronis, he was reared by his beloved aunt and uncle Beatrice and Paul Romero. Gene was preceded in death by his eldest daughter, Maureen Bernice Romero. He is survived by his sister, Helen Crow of Denver, CO; his devoted wife of 68 years, Minerva P. Romero; his loving children Evelyn Romero and Jon Mustonen; Gary and JoAnn Romero; Gene F. Romero; Claire Romero and David Bomse; Larry and Irma Romero; and nine grandchildren, Michele Rutledge, Misa Romero, Alex Romero, Christopher Romero, Aaron Romero, Gene L. Romero, Sofia Romero Bomse, Andrea Romero and Marisol Romero. After a three-year military duty in the South Pacific during WWII, Gene worked for the Santa Fe Railway Company and the NM Highway Department. He then worked in Mexico for the US Department of Agriculture's Aftosa Program established to eradicate hoof and mouth disease. Upon his return to the US, he was employed by Sandia Laboratories for 32 years. Everyone remembers Gene as a warm, outgoing, gregarious person who was generous with his time and talents. He was always willing to lend a hand to friends, family, or community charities in need of help. Gene was the man you could count on to pick up used clothing and supplies to distribute to the needy. He was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church and was active in the St. Vincent de Paul Society and he was an active member of American Legion Post 69, where he served as chaplain for ten years. He was also active in the local Democratic Party and served as Precinct Chair. Rosary will be prayed on Thursday, August 5, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Jude Thaddeus Church, 5712 Paradise Boulevard Northwest. Celebration Mass will be held on Friday, August 6, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Jude Thaddeus. Burial will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Arrangements are in care of French Mortuary, 898-0300. As Gene was fond of saying, "Hasta la Moscla Chimaca Maquichi"
        Published on: Thu August 05, 2010