Domingo Irenio Romero Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

1941-2021 Domingo Irenio “Blinky” Romero, 80, returned to God in the early hours of Sunday, 5/16/2021. In spite of being beset with Parkinson’s Disease for many years, Irenio did everything he could to continue enjoying his life and family to the very end. Irenio was preceded in death by his wife, Dolores; parents, Juan Vicente Romero and Lola Maes; brothers, Clemente and Eduardo and his sisters, Luciana and Margarita. He is survived by his children, Mary Anne (Jeff) and Martin (Jerri); and grand-children, Michael, Rachel, and Francisco; siblings, Jacobo (Betty) Romero and Martha Artiaga. Irenio, a life-long resident of Tome, NM, was very devoted to his home and family. Though committed to his hometown, he was also a citizen of the world. He loved to travel and see new places and meet new people outside the country and state as well as within. Irenio was in all his glory when at a beach in Mexico, sitting under a “palapa” with his family. Generosity was one of Irenio’s finest gifts. He believed in giving back a generous portion of his earnings. He would carry around gift cards to hand out to people he saw struggling with need and supported his church faithfully. Irenio was known to many as a man of few words, but it was noticeable that his generosity spoke loudly. A certain theme has emerged in the words of friends and family that have reached out upon hearing of Irenio’s death: “Irenio was a Good Man”. He was not one to make waves nor to confront nor to be loud, but he was a steady and grounding presence in the community and a good friend to many. Love of sports was clear to all that knew Irenio. He was a die-hard Dallas Cowboys and Lobo fan. He was also a Los Lunas Tiger fan with undying faithfulness, attending just about every sporting activity, girls and boys sports alike. Irenio will be missed. He will continue to inspire us to be devoted to family and friends, to give generously to those in need, and to enjoy a good game. Services will take place on Thursday, May 20, 2021, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Tome, NM, beginning with a Viewing at 10:00 AM, a Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM and Interment to follow at Tome Catholic Cemetery. Please sign Irenio’s online tribute at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM

Domingo Irenio Romero

January 19, 1941 - May 16, 2021