Olivia T. Romero Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

1954-2020 Olivia T. Romero, age 65, a resident of Albuquerque and a 1972 graduate of Belen High School, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, August 21, 2020. She was a free, loving spirit who lived life to the fullest. Family was everything to her and her daughters Avery and Jordan and her grandchildren Aaron, Derek, and Abby were not only the apple of her eyes, but they were the sunshine of her soul. Olivia was there every step of the way helping to raise her grandchildren and she meant everything to them. She became her mother and dear friend, Barbara H. Romero’s caregiver, who turned 90 in March, 2020. Olivia was there for her mom for many years even after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. As a loving sister to Ben and Annabelle, Dicky and Suzanne, Nick, and Juliane Romero (who was her baby sister and one of her best friends.) She was always happy when they could all be together for any occasion. Because of her beautiful voice, Olivia was selected to N.M. Allstate choir her junior and senior year for the Belen Eagle Choir. She went on to perform for several singing groups throughout Albuquerque, most notably the well-known “Enchanters”. Olivia graduated from UNM with a Master’s Degree in Human Resources. She had a great passion for writing which led her to be hired by well-known videographer, Tony Jones, with whom she worked with for several years until his passing in 2011. He was a loving and caring human being who became one of Olivia’s best friends and like Olivia’s daughter, Jordan, always said, “he was the father I never had.” She went on to author and publish her book “Same Old Truth”, which was about her growing up and working in the family funeral business. Olivia had several writing projects that will now be left unfinished. Her father, Arno Romero, with whom she had a very special bond, passed away in 1983. She is also survived by her loving nieces and nephews. Olivia’s wishes were to be cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Her family would like to give their love and gratitude to her daughter, Jordan, who was her loving caregiver for the last 7 years and was always there for her no matter what, through thick and thin. The family would also like to give a heartfelt thank you to Michelle and Veronica of Legacy Hospice for becoming a part of Olivia’s family during this most difficult time. Olivia’s family requests that donations be made in her name to National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, P.O Box 1848 Longmont, CO. 80502. That laugh Olivia, that distinctive laugh that you shared with everyone you met, will never be forgotten. Please sign Olivia’s online tribute at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM

Olivia T. Romero

December 31, 1954 - August 21, 2020