Maria Teofila Romero Carabeo at the age of 87 entered eternal life to be with her Father in Heaven. Her passing was on Tuesday, May 26,2026 at Mesilla Valley Hospice "La Posada" in Las Cruces, N.M. Maria was born on November 15, 1938, in Naco, Sonora Mexico, to Maria Antonia Guitierrez and Eduardo Romero. She's proceeded in death by her husband Frank E. Carabeo, son Frank Jr Carabeo, daughter Irma Torres, her parents and siblings. Maria is survived by her siblings Blanca De la Rosa, Eduardo "Lito" Romero, Ramon Saavedra, her children Carlos Carabeo (Silvia), Yolanda Montez (Alfonso), Sylvia Dominguez (Daniel), Eddie Carabeo, 20 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren. Maria grew up most of her young life, on a ranch in Mexico and attended school in Naco Sonora Mexico. Maria married Frank E Carabeo on June 30, 1956, then had her first child Frankie, following Carlos, Yoli, Irma, Sylvia and Eddie. Maria was a loving wife, loved to cook, bake for family, friends and anyone who came to her home. Maria loved God and faithfully served the Catholic Church. Maria was very well known and respected for the great love she had for her family, friends and will be greatly missed by many. May she Rest in Peace. In the name of the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit .. AMEN So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10