Sandra R. Romero (Sawaya) – passed away on October 24th, 2019 at her home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Sandra was born on Feb. 24, 1964 to John and Evelyn Sawaya. She grew up in Trinidad, CO, attended high school and Jr. College there and then went on to graduate from the College of Santa Fe with a degree in accounting. She later got her CPA license. She worked for the New Mexico state Engineers office and also for the Santa Domingo Indian tribe.
Sandra was an avid outdoors woman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, hiking and basically any activity where she was out in the fresh air and could see wildlife. She had dogs, raised chickens and had a large greenhouse garden in Chama, New Mexico. She especially loved the deer and elk who often looked in the windows of their home.
Sandra is preceded in death by her father John. She is survived by her son, Nick Massarotti, her long-time friend and caregiver, Derek Strauch, her sisters Alison Finsten and Joan Orgeldinger as well as her niece, nephew and multiple cousins.
The memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, November 23rd in Trinidad, CO at Comi Funeral Home. A reception will follow at the fellowship Hall of Zion Lutheran Church.
Donations may be made to Noah’s Ark in Trinidad, CO.
