Mike J. Romero, 78, a longtime resident of Las Vegas, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at Kaseman Hospital in Albuquerque.He was born on Nov. 10, 1937, to Cleofas Romero and Ruby Archuleta Romero in Los Vigiles.He was married for 54 years to Ida Mae.Mike was active in his life, when he was in high school he played basketball for the West Las Vegas Dons, was in the Army Reserves and worked at various grocery stores. He loved going hunting, fishing, and cruising with his sons-in-law, brothers, family and close friends. He also enjoyed his crossword puzzles. Mike was always willing to lend a helping hand to whom ever needed it. He will be missed dearly.A Catholic, he was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Las Vegas.He was preceded in death by his parents, Cleofas and Ruby Romero; sister, Maria Elena Romero; brothers, Bobby Romero, Cleofas Romero Jr., George Romero and Benny Romero.He is survived by his loving wife, Ida Mae Romero of the family home in Las Vegas; daughters, Carmen Marquez and husband, Jake, of Las Vegas, Tracy Whiting and husband, Phillip, of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Krystal Marquez and fiancée, Pam, of Las Vegas, Amber Gutierrez and husband, Steven, of Albuquerque, Alycia, Zach, Gracie and Scarlette Rose Whiting, all of Albuquerque; great-grandchildren: Ariel and Antonio Sandoval of Las Vegas, Aycen Gutierrez, Aviana Whiting, both of Albuquerque; brother, Eddie Romero and wife, Mary Ann, of Santa Fe; sisters-in-law, Celeste Romero of Santa Fe, Margaret Gonzales and husband, Cooper, of Las Vegas; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.Rosary service will be held at 9 a.m. on Friday at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Las Vegas. Funeral services will be held following the rosary with Father Douglas Mitchell as celebrant. Cremation has taken place and burial of cremains will be held at a later date at Los Vigiles Cemetery.A special thanks to the staff at Presbyterian Hospital and Kaseman Hospice, Matthew Sandoval and Mark Rogers at Rogers Mortuary.Visit Rogers Mortuary's website at www.rogersmortuarynm.com to sign their online register book.Arrangement are under the direction of Rogers Mortuary; 600 Reynolds Ave., Las Vegas; 1-800-479-3511 or 425-3511.