Fredrick W. Romero passed away on December 19, 2016 at his home in Raton, NM. Fred was born in Raton, NM on April 10, 1945, the son of Benjamin A. Romero and Margaret Garcia Romero.
Fred donated the gift of life to his twin brother Frank on June 29, 1963. The successful kidney transplant operation was performed by Noble Prize winner Dr. Thomas E. Starzl, the pioneer of organ transplant.
Fred graduated in 1964 from Raton High School. Fred loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed history and had a great appreciation for antiques. Some of his passions were dancing, music, football, and bowling. Fred was an entrepreneur and operated multiple businesses including Raton Vending and Spur Lanes.
Throughout his life, Fred had a number of medical procedures. In 1989, his kidney failed and he went on dialysis, then in 1993 he received a new kidney. In 2006, he had a five-by-pass heart surgery and a year later he received another new kidney. Several years later, he had both hips replaced. Despite all of this, he kept a good sense of humor and remained very socially active with friends and family.
Fred was preceded in death by his father Benjamin A. Romero and his mother Margaret G. Romero. Three brothers, Amadeo Tomas Romero, Dr. Benjamin A. Romero ll, his twin brother Franklin L. Romero, and one sister Marion G. (Romero) Budd, sister-in-law Alice Groves Romero and brothers-in-law Richard Weaver and Harold Kious.
Fred is survived by his children Karrie (Chuck) Shuttles, Chris Romero, Robin Romero, Ryan Romero and faithful partner Linda Romero. His grandchildren Tyler and Lauren Shuttles, Lillian Romero and Skylir Tull, Alexis, Jordan, and Adrian Romero. Brothers, Paul (Penny) Romero, Dick (Carole) Romero, Donald (Ethel) Romero. Sisters Margaret Kious, Dorothy Weaver and Louise (Dick) Gonzales and brother-in-law Nelson Budd. He had numerous nieces, nephews and friends with whom he maintained a close relationship.
Recitation of the Most Holy Rosary will be Monday, December 26, 2016 at 7:00 PM at St. Patrick’s/St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Solemn Mass of the Resurrection will be Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at St. Patrick’s/St. Joseph’s Catholic Church at 10:30 AM with Father John C. Brasher as the Celebrant. Rite of Committal will follow at Fairmont Cemetery.
Arrangements for Fedrick W. Romero are under the direction of the Alderette-Pomeroy Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the National Kidney Foundation in memory of Fredrick W. Romero.
Hi, Fred….friend and classmate….I remembered you and brother Frank on the altar of St. Joseph of the Rio Grande on Christmas Eve…just discovered this website….Blessings to two great guys!
2nd Cousin Fred, Always in my heart, you & Brother Frank. So many memories of times spent together since childhood. Also on our geneology endeavors. All my deepest condolences to the family as I was out of town for the services… Yours & Frankie’s was a long & hard journey. I never heard either of you complain. Now, may our heavenly Father heal You & You may rest from your long journey in that room HE has gone to prepare for Our Return…. All of God’s richest blessing to YOU BOTH… Prima Lila Padilla (Dallas) Encinias
I’m so sorry to hear of Fred’s passing. He was a great guy, always friendly and ready with something funny to say. I always enjoyed visiting with him. My prayers go out to his family.
I’ve known the twins all my life and not having them around anymore is another void in my life. We would spend much time almost weekly talking, laughing, joking, and sometimes even yes crying over things that we’ve done and been through in our past separately and together. The twins had a way of taking the worst and finding the best in it and laughter always came from that. We used to do such crazy things as riding in my ’54 Ford they named the brown bomber because it was Brown and had no back seat and we’d pack all the kids we could from Raton High School in it and drive around town during lunch break. When they’d come up to Denver, is take them out to wherever I was singing and treat them to a night out and even tried to get them up on stage with me… Never happened! I’m go’n to miss you my brothers.
“The Twins,” were a pair that always looked out for the other. I remember them when I worked at Miner’s Hospital and they were patients. They had the whole nursing staff in laughter mode and they were loved by all. They were only sophomore’s at the time. Over the years Fred was my neighbor and I got to know his son Chris from the schools and the bowling alley. May Fred rest in peace as he joins his brother Frank and other Romero family members. He will be missed.
Oh, sadly we say goodbye to Fred now. I had so much fun with him and Frank when we were in school together…especially at Raton Jr. High. Fred was a very special, compassionate person. His great spriit
will be remembered fondly. With much sympathy to the family, Cheryl Gay Gatti
Such a great high school buddy. RIP and God Bless.
Amen to that!
Our love n prayers go out to all the family. .we’re so sorry may God be with each one of you’s at this time..God bless love pacheco’s freddie,tiffany,marklyn,madazia,and melijah
So sorry to hear about Fred’s passing and so shortly after his twin brother Frank. They were so close and I could always see the love they had for each other. I think they felt responsible for each other especially since one gave his kidney to the other. They were so kind and loving to my Mother and she really appreciated that. My condolences to all of the family.