Diego Romero

Diego Garcia Romero, 73, went to be with his Lord, Monday, January 9, 2017, in Roswell, NM. He was born to Diego Romero Sr. and Ramona Garcia on March 12, 1943, in Chihuahua, Mexico but has lived in Roswell, NM, most of his life. Diego was an easy going, humble, and happy person with a great sense of humor. He always expressed his pride and joy for living such a long life, always looking at the positive side of it. Diego had a Vagabond spirit, always knowing the good from the bad. He was a hard worker and great provider. One of the things Diego loved most was spending time with all his family. He enjoyed camping, listening to loud music, and drinking a cold beer. On December 16, 1994, Diego married the love of his life, Luz Razo. Diego was retired but previously worked at Levi Strauss for 18 years. Proceeding Diego in death are his parents, Diego Romero Sr. and Romana Garcia; sisters: Carmen and Ricarda; brother, Jose; nephews: Willie, Jaime, and Mario; special friend, Francisco Pancho Avila; and his dog, Chancey. Those left to cherish Diego’s memory are his wife, Luz Romero; sons: Victor (Tanya), Zachery of Alpine, TX, Diego Romero Jr. (Rosa) and granddaughter, Jessica of Roswell, NM, David Romero (Patty), Issac & Corinna of Woodland, CA, Fabian Romero (Angelica) and grandchildren, Adaly and Maryssa of Roswell, NM; daughters: Dora Maria Olivas (Jose) and grandchildren, Kathy and Roman of Midland, TX, Debra Morales (JD) of Snyder, TX; stepdaughters: Suzie Rivera and grandchildren, Monique & Ismael Jr. & great-grandson, James Madril of Roswell, NM, Wendy Mendoza, son, Joseph of Roswell, NM, Mayela Sosa (Eric) and granddaughter, Iyana of Ft. Worth, TX; stepson: Hector Mendoza Jr. (Alma), grandchildren, Mauricio, Omarr, Deryk, Dezi, & great-grandson, Davian all of Roswell, NM; brothers: Marcos of California, Juan of Juarez, Chihuahua; sister, Anita of El Paso, TX; Nephew, Ruben of California; grandchildren: Lazarito Benitez and George Archuleta, both of Roswell, NM; ex-wife, Francisca Alvarez of Snyder, TX; and his dog Peanut. Diego would want his loved ones not be sad but remember him cheerfully through the good times, his laughter, and favorite music. He would like to be remembered as “El Buki Mayor”. Services will be held at Anderson Bethany Funeral Home and Cremation, on Thursday, January 12, 2017, at 1:00 PM.

Diego Romero

March 12, 1943 - January 9, 2017