Carmela Romero

July 16, 1943 - August 27, 2020

1943-2020 Carmela Romero, age 77, passed away peacefully at her home on August 27, 2020. She retired from Central NM Correctional Facility and treasured the many friendships she made there. Carmela enjoyed spending time with her family. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her pride and joy. She especially loved to cook for them. In her spare time, Carmella enjoyed spending time at the casino and caring for her pets. She is preceded in death by her parents, Alberto and Albertina (Chavez) Sanchez; son, Gilbert Romero; brother-in-law, Tony Padilla. Carmela is survived by her sons, Phillip (Renee), and Paul (Jacque); daughter, Diana; sister, Florella; daughter-in-law, Cyndi Driscoll; 11 grandchildren, Tifany (Pecos), Armanda, Justin (Jaime), Travis, Dylan, Ryan, Nicholas (Noellah), Shawn, Oralio, Darren and Kylie; 2 great-grandchilden, Lane and Kade and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. The family would like to thank Armada Hospice and nurse, Catherine; Mickey Sanchez, for the very special rosary; Jerry and Liz Baca for the heartfelt blessing and everyone who participated in her care. A special thank you to Tina, Shirlee, Catherine, Paula, Noellah, Nick, Tiffany and another special thank you to Adela and Chris Lucero and family for loving and caring for our mom. A Graveside Service will take place on Thursday, September 3, 2020, at 9:00 AM at Our Lady of Belen Memorial Gardens. Urn Bearers will be Chris and Adela Lucero and Florela Padilla, followed by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Please sign Carmela’s online tribute at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM