Jennie Romero, 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017, at her home with her family by her side. She had been battling Alzheimer’s for some time now and it finally took her. A viewing will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 29, at Greer’s Mortuary Chapel in Winslow. Holy Rosary for Jennie will be recited at 7 p.m. on Sunday at Madre De Dios Catholic Church in Winslow. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 30, at the church. Interment will be in Desert View Cemetery in Winslow. Jennie was born Aug. 21, 1926, to Gonzalo and Irene Martinez. She lived in Winslow all her life. She met the love of her life, Gilbert Romero, and they married Nov. 3, 1948. They had four sons and four daughters together, Frances, James, Emily, Arthur, Lucus, Vera, Andrew and Anita. She was a devout Catholic. She was an active member of Madre De Dios Catholic Church. She was well known for her red chili. Survivors include her son Andrew, who cared for her faithfully until she died; her daughters, Emily (Ruben) Chavez, Vera (Eddie) Padilla and Anita (Ronnie) Baca; 13 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Romero; her daughter, Frances Quinones; and her sons, James Romero, Arthur Romero and Lucus Romero. She will be truly missed.
