Natives of Santa Fe, Reina Roybal Romero and Michael Roybal are siblings who grew up in the family home, 210 E. Buena Vista. Both attended Wood Gormley and Harrington Jr. High, neighborhood schools. Michael lives in Santa Fe and Reina lives part-time in Santa Fe and in Albuquerque with husband, James.
Ellie is the matriarch of the family and the house is named in her honor.