Kenneth Gilbert Romero  

Kenneth Gilbert Romero  

1946- 2024  

Kenneth Gilbert Romero, of Peralta, passed away after a long illness on April 10, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.  

Services took place at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Peralta on Monday, April 15. Interment followed at Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery.  

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Jesus and Chanita Romero; his sister, Marybelle Tabet; nephews, Danny Romero and Joshua Romero; father- and mother-in-law, Erlindo Padilla Trujillo and Maryann (Anita) Calles-Trujillo; his brothers-in-law, Antonio Trujillo, Martin Trujillo, Rick White and Ron Tabet; sister-in-law, Sofie Trujillo; uncle-in-law, Monsignor Robert Calles; niece, Janeen White; and nephew, James White.  

Kenneth is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Maryann; sister, Sylvia (Tony) Maiorano; brothers, Jesus Jr. (Lucy), Chano (Corine) and Frank (Janet) Romero; brothers-in-law, Lorenzo and Danny (Donna) Trujillo; sisters-in-law, Josie (Paul) Peloquin and Martha White; numerous nephews and nieces and grand-nephews and nieces.  

Kenneth graduated from Los Lunas High School in 1964 and then joined the United States Army that June, serving the country for three years and rising to the rank of sergeant E-5 before returning home with honor.    

In July 1972, he married his wife, Maryann, and celebrated their love by renewing their vows on their one year and 50-year anniversaries.    

After receiving his bachelor’s degree from the University of Albuquerque, and later his master’s degree in education from the University of New Mexico, Kenneth (Mr. Romero) enjoyed a 30-year career with the Albuquerque Public Schools teaching fifth grade at Marie M. Hughes Elementary and Reginald Chavez Elementary Schools.  

Kenneth was a loving husband, son, brother, uncle, teacher and friend. He and his wife enjoyed camping, fishing, yard work, going to the casinos and traveling to Laughlin, Las Vegas and Reno. He also liked his Sunday drives to the mountains with his wife.  

Kenneth and Maryann always made unannounced visitors feel welcomed to their home. They used to say “Ya te vas?  Pues que tanto apuro!”  

Now it is us wishing he could have stayed longer. Kenneth will dearly be missed by all who knew him.  

Pallbearers were Joe Romero, Danny Trujillo, Jimmy Romero, Daniel Trujillo, Anthony Romero and Joseph Baca Jr.  

Maryann would like to give special thanks to Hospice/Ambercare Staff, Chaplin Joel and The Pallialine Care Team for the love and care they showed to Kenneth.