Longtime La Jara resident Ernest David Romero, 70, died April 2, 2022 in La Jara.
Ernest was born in La Jara, Colorado on March 1, 1952 to Efren Romero and Celena Ortega Romero. He married Peggy Lou Gallegos on July 31, 1970 and enjoyed more than 45 years together until her death in 2015.
Ernest worked for more than 30 years and until his retirement for the Perlite Mine near Antonito, Colorado. He loved spending time with his family and had a big heart, always willing to lend a hand when needed. He was a mountain man and enjoyed gathering firewood. His hobbies were cars and martial arts.
Ernest is survived by his grandchildren, who he helped raise Darius (Martin) Gracia of Alamosa, Briana (Jared Archuleta) Romero of La Jara, Manuel (Lupita) Madril, Blas Madril, Netanya (Marlon) Vigil, Daniel Romero and Jordi Romero; his great-grandchildren Faith Medellin, Sapphiria Andersen, Mathias Romero, Aubrey Madril, Angel Madril, Marcos Gunther, Jeremy Gracia, Cyrus Gunther, Melissa Madril, Richard Vigil, and Paisley Archuleta; his siblings Gloria Cisneros, Allen (Cindy) Romero, Donald Romero, Clarence (Susan) Romero, and Leroy Romero; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.
Ernest is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Peggy, his children Melissa Romero and Richard Romero; his sisters Lydia and Sandra; and his brothers Henry, Walter, Richard, Toby, and Lolly.
Cremation was chosen and celebration of life gathering will be held 3:00-5:00 p.m. at the Northern Senior Citizens Center in La Jara, CO on Saturday, April 16, 2022. This will be a pot-luck so bring your favorite dish!
Rogers Family Mortuary is in care of the arrangements. To leave online condolences, remembrances and words of comfort for Ernest’s family, please visit www.RogersFunerals.com