Florida "Flo" Romero

Florida “Flo” Romero went home to her spiritual family on January 20, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  She was 89 years of age. Flo was born in Wagon Mound, New Mexico.

Ms. Flo was a devoted member of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church. She spent a lifetime serving the church being a leader of the Cursillo Movement, Prayer Group, CCD, and a member of the Ladies Society. She volunteered with the City of Grants elections for 30+ years. She began a Weight Watchers style program in 1961 out of her home. She was active with the Senior Companion program. Ms. Flo was deeply loved and will be missed.

She is survived by daughter, Vicki Gonzales and husband, Fred. Son; JD Moya and wife Gale. 5 grandchildren; Jolene (David) Buoniconti, Jaime (Scott) Lavit, Kristy Moya, Sandy (Kyle) James, and Justin (Christina )Moya. 14 great-grandchildren; Andre, Davon, Alyssa, Ashton, Adason, Peyton, Presley, Paxton, Jade, Dylan, Jaxon, Tristen, Ryan, and Ella. Her siblings; Corina, Samuel, Nick, Fiddy, Emma, Richard, JD, and Tina.

Flo was preceded in death by her first husband; Joe Moya, her second husband Florencio “Flo” Romero. Her parents; Nick & Viola Olivas, granddaughter, Jessica Gonzales. Her siblings; Florido, Lorenzo, Willie, Ercy, and Dorothy.

Services will be Saturday, January 25, 2020 at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church. Viewing 9:30-10:15; Rosary at 10:30 am. Mass 11:00 am celebrated by Father Henry Beck, OFM. Interment will follow at Grants Memorial Park followed by a Reception.

Pallbearers include; Justin Moya, David Buoniconti, Andre Buoniconti, Davon Jaramillo, Kyle James, Scott Lavit and Tristen Herbelin.

Honorary Pallbearers include; Jolene Buoniconti, Jaime Lavit, Kristy Moya, Sandy James, and all of her great-grandchildren.

Cope Memorial Chapel of Gallup is entrusted with arrangements.