Juanita Romero

Juanita “Jane” Rosabelle Romero

Jane passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, and joined our Heavenly Father in eternal peace on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the age of 74. Born January 15, 1951. Prior to Jane’s health declining she enjoyed commiserating with her children, grandchildren and siblings.

Jane was born to Nabor and Macaila Gallegos and was raised in La Madera, NM. Jane met Felix Romero in Colorado, got married and had 3 children, Michael Romero, Gina Romero Hernandez and Felix Romero, Jr where they raised their family in El Valle, NM and Las Vegas, NV. Jane enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, as they were the light of her life.

Jane was survived by her children, Michael Romero (Nichole), Gina Romero Hernandez (Tony), and Felix Romero, Jr.; siblings, Orlina Trujillo (Lee), Pauline Aragon, Annabelle Peglow (Johannes, deceased), Teresa Hernandez (Roman, deceased), Lupe Heard, Loretta Vigil (Theodore) and Eric Gallegos; grandchildren Joseph Garcia (Crystal), Natasha Romero, Adrian Romero and Erika Hernandez; great grandchildren, Carmen, Angelo, Aisha, Arabella and Alfred, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Jane was preceded in death by her former husband Felix Elifar Romero; grandfather Jose C. Lucero; parents Nabor and Macaila Gallegos; brother Clarence Lucero and granddaughter Keoma Baca

Jane always looked forward to seeing her family and loved to cook for them when they would visit her at home in Servilleta, NM. Jane was very talented and loved to make quilts and sew. Jane’s creativity extended into making beautiful pottery.

All are welcomed to join the family in the celebration of Jane’s life at DeVargas Funeral Home on Friday, March 21, 2025, starting with a Rosary at 9:00 a.m., Sermon at 10:00 a.m. and procession to La Madera Cemetery at 11:00 a.m.

Pallbearers: Tony Hernandez, Adrian Romero, Joseph Garcia, Angelo Garcia, Terrance Nixon and Daniel Nixon

The Romero family has entrusted the care of Jane to DeVargas Funeral Home and Crematory.