Kenneth Gilbert Romero

Kenneth Gilbert Romero November 18, 1946 - April 10, 2024, Kenneth Gilbert Romero of Peralta, NM passed away after a long illness on April 10, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Services will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Peralta, NM on Monday, April 15, 2024, beginning with a Viewing at 9:00 a.m., followed by a Rosary at 10:00 a.m. with a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Jesus and Chanita Romero, his sister Marybelle Tabet, nephews Danny Romero and Joshua Romero, father and mother-in-law, Erlindo Padilla Trujillo and Maryann (Anita) Calles-Trujillo, his bothers-in-law Antonio Trujillo, Martin Trujillo, Rick White, Ron Tabet, sister-in-law Sofie Trujillo, uncle-in-law Monsignor Robert Calles, niece Janeen White, and nephew James White. Kenneth is survived by his loving wife of 52 years Maryann, sister Sylvia (Tony) Maiorano, brothers Jesus Jr. (Lucy), Chano (Corine), and Frank (Janet) Romero, brothers-in-law Lorenzo, Danny (Donna) Trujillo, sisters-in-law Josie (Paul) Peloquin and Martha White, numerous nephews and nieces and grand nephews and nieces. Kenneth graduated from Los Lunas High School in 1964 and then joined the United States Army that June, serving the country for three years and rising to the rank of Sergeant E-5 before returning home with honor. In July 1972 he married his wife Maryann and celebrated their love by renewing their vows on their 1 year and 50-year anniversaries. After receiving his Bachelor's degree from The University of Albuquerque and later his Master's degree in Education from the University of New Mexico, Kenneth (Mr. Romero) enjoyed a 30-year career with the Albuquerque Public Schools teaching 5th grade at Marie M. Hughes Elementary and Reginald Chavez Elementary Schools. Kenneth was a loving husband, son, brother, uncle, teacher, and friend. He and his wife enjoyed camping, fishing, yard work, and going to the casinos and traveling to Laughlin, Las Vegas and Reno. He also liked his Sunday drives to the mountains with his wife. Kenneth and Maryann always made unannounced visitors feel welcomed to their home. They used to say "Ya te vas? Pues que tanto apuro!" Now it is us wishing he could have stayed longer. Kenneth will dearly be missed by all who knew him. Pallbearers will be Joe Romero, Danny Trujillo, Jimmy Romero, Daniel Trujillo, Anthony Romero and Joseph Baca Jr. Maryann would like to give special thanks to Hospice/Ambercare Staff, Chaplin Joel and The Pallialine