Max Romero

Max Romero, 69, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024, in Roswell, NM. Please take a moment and share a kind thought or memory with Max’s family at www.andersonbethany.com. There will be a Graveside Service at South Park Cemetery on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at 10 a.m. On October 10, 1954, Max was born to Pablo Romero and Teresa Romero in Santa Rosa, NM. He attended Roswell High School, where he graduated early in 1972. He enlisted in the United States Army, Company D, First Battalion and Fourth Advanced Individual Training Brigade clerk course. He was a trainee in the Leader Preparation Program; Sixth US Army officer and NCO M-42 school. During the time he was serving his country, he was awarded the National Guard Bureau Guardsman Award in the Minute Men Project in Camp Grayling, Michigan; US Army National Safety Council’s Defensive Driving Campaign (Multiple Vehicles) of Fort Ord, California. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army National Guard on July 30, 1979, as a Sergeant. He married Cecilia Y. Romero on July 6, 1974, in Roswell, NM. He was involved in many volunteer activities such as the Patriot Guard Services and Missions Christmas Drive. He was an active member of the Kiwanis Club of Roswell since March of 1989. He was involved with the Salvation Army Holiday Donation Charity. Max was a family man, and he enjoyed spending time with the family on their vacations. His hobbies were restoring classic muscle cars and going to car shows with the family, attending and instructing sales seminars, traveling, fishing, computer software programs, riding, working and detailing motorcycles. He would frequently watch YouTube videos in his senior years. He loved playing racquetball, softball, basketball, and baseball with the neighborhood kids. Max will be missed by his family and friends. Those left to eternally treasure and cherish memories of Max are his high school sweetheart, best friend and mamasita, wife, Cecilia Y. Romero; children: Paul and Orlando Romero; grandchild; Sydney Parez; sister, Sophia Gotlieb; nieces: Jacklyn and Fabianna Golieb and Margaret and Carla-Ann Sanchez; uncle and friend, Panfilo Hernandez; childhood friend, Dennis Melancon; close friends: Richard Marquez, Ralph Hutchens and Arthur Otero; all his Alien City Riders and Patriot Guard riders; and pet, Teddy. Max was preceded in death by his parents: Pablo Romero and Teresa Flores Romero; sister, Priscilla Vigil; and grandparents: Jose and Agatha Romero. Blessed to be chosen as Honorary Pallbearers are Dennis Melancon, Richard Marquez, Panfilo Hernandez, Ralph Hutchens, Arthur Otero, and Ralph Vasquez. The family of Max wishes to extend sincere thanks to everyone who thought of our family during this difficult time. We thank you for your support and kindness and we thank you for the nourishment those gave to our bodies and mind. Thank you, Cissy, Paul, and Orlando. Max’s tribute was lovingly written by his family.

Max Romero

October 10, 1954 - August 18, 2024