Maria L. Romero, passed away peacefully in her daughter’s arms on May 19 th , 2026. She just celebrated her 78th birthday. She was born on May 10 th , 1948 in Vaughn, NM, to Persone A. Baca and Domitilia R. Parraz. Maria graduated from Moriarty High School in 1966. She started her life and began raising her only child. Her daughter was her number one fan and she enjoyed watching football and cheering on her favorite team with her. She was a member of the Raider Nation. She was a great baker and knew how to spoil her daughter with all of her treats. She always had her daughter’s back and was always there when she needed her the most. She was still there watching her back till the very end. Maria was the best Mom anyone could ever ask for and she will be greatly missed. Maria is preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Rita Anaya, Theresa Baca, and Linda Horton; one brother, Gilbert Parraz, and two grandbabies, Logan & Lucas Armijo. She is survived by her daughter April Romero-Armijo and her husband Lelen; brother David Baca, and sister Antonia Baca. Maria will be remembered as a very loving daughter, sister, aunt, mother and friend by all that knew and loved her. A Rosary will be recited Thursday May 28 th , 2026 at 7:00 pm at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Moriarty, NM. The Mass will be Friday May 29 th , 2026 at 10:00 am at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Moriarty, NM. Burial will immediately follow at the Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery in Moriarty, NM. Gathering will follow in the parish hall. Pallbearers are Noah Parraz, Gilbert Parraz, Ramon Gutierrez, Fernando Gutierrez, JR Gutierrez, and Juan Gutierrez. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Harris-Hanlon Mortuary in Moriarty, NM.