Kathy Romero, 59, a resident of Española, passed away from a lengthy illness on Thursday, October 23, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe Lopez Sr. and Olivana Lichtle Lopez; brothers, Joe Lopez Jr., Benny T. Lopez, and Thomas G. Lopez; sons, Carlos and Steven Romero. Kathy was a very hard worker and cared a lot for her patients. She was very friendly and got a long with everyone. She loved children, especially her granddaughters. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Kathy is survived by her son, Alex Romero of Espanola; brothers, Vicente Lopez of Chamita, Vivian Lopez and wife Lydia of Alcalde, sisters, Lena Lucero and husband Dan of Roy, Utah, Helen Talache of San Juan Pueblo and Maxine Janice Rangel of Santa Barbara, California, and many other nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Services are pending at this time please contact the Funeral Home for further information. The family of Kathy Romero has entrusted the care of their loved one to the DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Espanola Valley.\r\n