Maria Romero

Maria Elena Romero, 91, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2024. Surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was born in Linares MX. on August 18, 1932 to Jesus Cienfuegos and Guadalupe Martinez Cienfuegos. On December 24, 1959, she married the love of her life Macario Romero Sr. Together they made Granger their home and raised their children. She is survived by Guadalupe Morales (Jose Cruz) from Granger, Macario Romero and Ray Romero (Rachel) of Sunnyside. She was blessed with 18 grandchildren, Erika Aranda (Joey), Macario Romero Jr. III (Jessica), Ray Romero (Eleanor), Jessie-Anthony Romero, Homero Romero (Mireya), Roberto-Samuel Romero, Elias Romero, Sophia Castillo (Chris) and Stephanie Romero. (Gerardo) Isaac Romero (Janette), Joshua Romero (Jackie), Steven Romero (Elvira), Alyssa Reyes (Christian), Cassandra Mojica (Pedro), Jose Cruz Morales Jr (Stephanie), Abel Morales (Jennifer), Humberto Morales (Vicky Sanchez) and Adrian Morales (Cristal). She is also survived by her siblings, Santiago Cienfuegos, Alicia Vazquez, Hortencia Almaguer, Maria Almaguer, Francisco Cienfuegos and Juana Guerrero. She was a hardworking and devoted mother. She cherished her time surrounded with her children and grandchildren. She was well known for whipping up a delicious meal as you entered her door. Her refried beans with over easy eggs and chili with her handmade tortillas were the best. She was an active member of the Catholic Church, Our Lady of Guadalupe in Granger, actively involved as a Eucharistic minister and assisting with any event. She is proceeded in death by her loving husband Macario Romero Sr. daughter Alma Elena Romero. Parents: Jesus and Guadalupe Cienfuegos, brothers: Manuel Cienfuegos, Guillermo Cienfuegos, Jesus Cienfuegos and one sister Julia Macias. Viewing and visitation will be held at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside 8am -11am, Monday, July 22, 2024. Monday July 22, 2024, Mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe, Granger, WA at 12pm. Followed by Graveside Services at Lower Valley Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Sunnyside, WA. All arrangements have been entrusted to Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory in Sunnyside and online condolences can be made at valleyhillsfh.com To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Maria Romero, please visit our flower store.