Orlinda Romero passed away peacefully on August 27, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Esequiel Romero; daughter, Aileen Romero; grandson, Victor Atencio; parents, Felisandro and Juanita Rodriguez; in-laws, Aduato and Cleofas Romero; sister, Carolina Rodriguez; brothers, Alferino Rodriguez and Daniel Rodriguez.

She is survived by her daughters, Dolores Atencio (Edwin), Rosemary Fernandez (George), and Rachael Valdez; grandchildren, Jessica Abeyta, Amy Archuleta (Alex), Harvey Fernandez (Genevieve), Guillermo Atencio (Heather), and Jonathan Fernandez (Kristina); great-grandchildren, Daniel Abeyta, Deanna Abeyta, Adam Archuleta (Destiney), D'Angelo Abeyta, Sierra Atencio, Alyssa Atencio, Daylieen Abeyta, Kaileb Atencio, Genesis Fernandez, Jazlynn Fernandez, Katalina Atencio, Andrew Archuleta, Isaiah Fernandez, Lorenzo Atencio, Zekeyla Duran, and Hope Fernandez; great-great-grandchild, Jacob Montoya; sister, Mariquita Romero (✝Octavio); brothers, Ruben Rodriguez and Paul Rodriguez (JoAnn); and sister-in-law, Angelica Rodriguez.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Mountain Home Health, Taos Dialysis for their care and support, and to numerous friends and family. 

A Rosary will be held on September 2, 2026, at 9AM at San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church in Peñasco, followed by a Mass at 10AM. Burial will take place the same day at 2:45 PM at Santa Fe National Cemetery.