Felipe Romero

Felipe Romero is the grandfather of Josefina Montoya. Josefina refers to him as "Abuelito", the Spanish word for Grandfather.

Facts

 * Name: Felipe Santiago Romero
 * First Appearance: Meet Josefina

Family

 * Maria Romero: Wife.
 * Andres Montoya: Son-in-law.
 * Mama Montoya: Late daughter.
 * Dolores Romero: Sister.
 * Ana Montoya: Granddaughter.
 * Francisca Montoya: Granddaughter.
 * Clara Montoya: Granddaughter.
 * Josefina Montoya: Granddaughter.
 * Antonio Montoya: Great-grandson.
 * Juan Montoya: Great-grandson.

Personality
Abuelito is a trader along the Camino Real. He and Abuelita live in Santa Fe. Once a year he organizes a large caravan down the Camino Real from the Santa Fe area to Mexico City. He always has wonderful stories about the caravan, from sandstorms to robbers to wild animals. He loves to tell the stories and his grandchildren like listening.

Meet Josefina: An American Girl
Abuelito is first mentioned when Josefina teases Ana that she sounds like him when she says she will become old before her time. He has been gone six months on the yearly caravan to Mexico City and the girls are excited as he is due back any day.