Rita Romero-Chavez It is with deep love and profound
Rita Romero-Chavez It is with deep love and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Rita M. Romero - Chavez, a devout catholic, loving wife, cherished mother and grandmother, beloved sister, aunt, and friend to many on August 20, 2025 Rita was born in Las Vegas, New Mexico on February 5th, 1932, to the late Rosalio Romero and Antonia Armijo. Rita later moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico where she met her husband, Pat and were married for 30 years. She is survived by her children, Antonio L. Casados, Cecilia (Guillermo) Casados Montanes, Tommy Jr. Casados, and Rita Casados-Vigil; along with 33 grandkids. She is preceded in death by her parents Rosalio Romero and mother Antonio Armijo; husband, Pat Chavez; grand-daughter Consuelo Casados; brothers: Joaquin (Alice) Romero, Joe Romero, Sr., Daniel Romero, and Pat (Josie) Romero, Sr.; sisters: Helen (Feliciano) Herrera, Josefita (Jacobo) Garcia, Donaciana (Catalino) Vigil, and Mary Warsaw. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to InHora.org in honor of Rita's life. A rosary and mass will be held at the Immaculate Conception Church in Albuquerque, NM at 619 Cooper Ave NW Albuquerque, NM 87102 On Sept. 4, 2025. at 9 am. Her final resting place will be held at a later date at Santa Fe National Cemetery where she will be buried with her husband.