Daniel N. Romero

1925-2019 On May 26, 2019, Daniel N. Romero, 93 years young, went to be with Our Heavenly Father. He was born on September 8, 1925, to Nicanor C. and Alfides Vallejos Romero in Belén, New Mexico. Daniel was a devout Catholic and was the third of five brothers and one sister. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He has been married to the love of his life, Lucinda Sánchez Romero, for seventy-three years. They raised four children in the Barelas community in downtown Albuquerque. There, he was an active member of the Sacred Heart Church. After 30 successful years at the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department, he retired on his “Romero’s Rancho” in Belén. As a former bronc rider, he was happiest irrigating his land and watching over his livestock. Daniel was an old cowboy who was stubborn and exemplified a strong work ethic. He was a lifelong Republican. Daniel's favorite saying was “When the horse bucks you off, dust yourself off and get back on that horse again.” He had a great love of Jesus and his family. Daniel was a member of Our Lady of Belén Catholic Church and a charter member of the Knights of Columbus. He was passionate about education and being bilingual. Daniel encouraged everyone to learn the Spanish language and would say, “Quien habla dos lenguas vale por dos.” He was most prideful of all of his children and grandchildren’s many accomplishments. Daniel was preceded in death by his infant son Danny Boy; daughter in-law Donna D. Romero; and siblings Frank, Annie, Ray, Arno, and Joe Leo. He is survived by his wife Lucinda; children Michael and his wife June; Annette and her husband Tony Carrillo; Lorenzo and Gloria; Julie and her husband Kevin Benavídez. He also survived by his grandchildren Dominick and Kelly Romero; Andrea and Daniel Montaño; Marquelyn and Tyler Swinson; Anthony Carrillo; Melisha and Evan Sales; Daniel C. Romero, Karín Romero, Joelle Benavídez and Kade Benavídez. His great grandchildren are Roman and Christian Romero and Maya, Marina and Myles Montaño. A Visitation will be held on Tuesday May 28, 2019, at 5:00 PM and Rosary to be recited at 6:00 PM at the Romero Funeral Home Chapel. A Final Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 29, 2018, at Our Lady of Belén Catholic Church at 8:00 - 9:00 AM, and Funeral Mass at 9:00 AM. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Belén Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be his son in-laws and grandsons Kevin and Kade Benavídez, Tony and Anthony Carrillo, Daniel Montaño, Dominick and Daniel C. Romero, Evan Sales and Tyler Swinson. Please sign Daniel’s online tribute at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N Main St., Belen

Daniel N. Romero

September 8, 1925 - May 26, 2019