On May 26, 2013, Rosa Maria Romero was welcomed into God’s kingdom at the age of 89. She was surrounded by her entire family. Rosa Maria Romero was born September 15, 1923 in San Miguel, Valparaiso, Zacatecas, Mexico and made El Paso her permanent home. She was a lifelong member of the Catholic Church. We have lost our beloved matriarch of an extensive family. She opened her home for family, friends, and even people who crossed her path. Everyone knew Rosa Maria for her unconditional love and her giving heart. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. Our mother is preceded in death by her husband Jose Romero, son Jose Romero Jr., her brother Fidel, and her sister Esperanza. She is survived by her children; Enrique Romero (Gloria), Angel Romero (Carmen), Jorge Romero, Carmen Holguin (Alfredo), Rosa Maria Flores (Tedy), Esperanza Marquez (Victor), daughter-in-law Concepcion Romero, and sisters Maria Auxilio and Guadalupe. She is also survived by her 18 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren as well as nieces and nephews all whom will greatly miss her. The Romero family would like to express our eternal gratitude to Dr. Emilio Gonzalez-Ayala, Dr. Lorenzo Aragon, Nurse Araceli Soto and the medical team for providing expert and compassionate medical care for our beloved mother. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2013 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, with a Vigil Service at 7:00 PM at Martin Funeral Home West. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, May 31, 2013 at 11:00 AM at St. Patrick Cathedral with Father Mariano Lopez officiating. Pallbearers will be Miguel Romero, Ismael Holguin, Milton Romero, Enrique Romero, Rene Romero, Jose R. Romero, Angel Romero Jr., and Victor Marquez. Honorary Pallbearers will be Tedy Castanon, Javier Serrano, and Eduardo Sloat. Interment will follow at Memorial Pines Cemetery in Sunland Park, NM. Services entrusted to Martin Funeral Home West, 128 N. Resler Dr. El Paso, TX 79912. www.MartinFuneralHomeWest.com
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