Lorenzo Christopher Romero

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved and precious son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend. Lorenzo Christopher Romero was born on January 25, 1996 to Linda and Dean Romero. His siblings are triplets, Alexandria, Antonio, and Carlo Romero. Lorenzo’s sweet smile, dark eyes, and beautiful warming soul captured the love of the Romero and Bender families. While in high school, Lorenzo had many aspirations and dreams, his heart's desire was to help the less fortunate, to him it was about making a tangible difference in the lives of individuals struggling with poverty, homelessness or other hardships. Another passion of Lorenzo while in high school was volunteering at Holy Cross Hospital. His goal and aspiration was to establish skill, a communicator and a leader whom he came in contact with. His mind set of leadership was clearly to articulate goals, provide constructive feedback, and foster a culture of open communication and collaboration. If he could encourage one thing about the world. His pursuit for us all would be generosity, giving freely and abundantly. Lorenzo passion for pursuit, sport, avocation, amusement, and entertainment consisted of taekwondo where he earned a second-degree black belt, hunting with loved ones, hiking and skiing Taos Ski Valley was his favorite place to visit. Lorenzo liked reading and watching movies. He was a veracious reader.

Lorenzo is preceded in death by his grandparents, Leroy Bender, J.F. Romero, great grandparents Eraclio and Marcelina Martinez, and cousin, Debbie Romero.

He is survived by his mother Linda Romero and Dean Romero, his siblings Alexandria, Antonio, and Carlo Romero, grandmothers, Ramona Bender and Cruzita Romero, aunts and uncles, Steven Bender (Tanya), Keith Bender, Sandy Romero, and John Romero, plus many other loving relatives and friends.

Lorenzo uniqueness will be missed, empathy for others will be treasured, and his neverending loving hugs will continue to be felt by all who knew him.

Service arrangements are pending and will be announced as soon as they become available.

The family of Lorenzo Christopher Romero has entrusted the care of their loved one to the caring staff of DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019