Gilbert G. Roybal, a life-long resident of Pecos, NM, passed away on August 19, 2023. He was born on June 11, 1938 to the late Guadalupe Roybal and Maria Moya.
He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Viola Roybal for 65 years. His family always came first, and he was so proud of his children, 21 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was preceded in death by his son James Roybal (Carolyn), father and mother Guadalupe and Maria Roybal, father-in-law and mother-in-law Severo and Carmelita Valencia, brothers and sisters Cecelia, Esteban, Guadalupe (Luis), Namesia (William), Antonia (Billy), Maria, Benito and Angelina (Eddie).
He is survived by his loving wife Viola Roybal, sons Gilbert (Barbara), Richard (Jennifer), Lawrence (Merilynne), Melvin (Dee Ann), James Tanuz, and brothers and sister Connie (Eliseo), Gene (Helen), and Frank (Dolores), sister-in-law Marie Roybal.
A rosary will be recited on Monday, September 4, 2023 at 6:00 pm at Rivera’s funeral home. The mass will be on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 10:00am at Pecos Benediction Monastery in Pecos, NM. There will be burial on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Roybal Ranch.Heartfelt thanks to all his doctors and nurses at CHRISTUS St. Vincent’s, and the staff of Ambercare Hospice. Gilbert received exceptional care and compassion.
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| Name | Gilbert G. Roybal |
| Date of Birth | June 11th, 1938 |
| Date of Death | August 19th, 2023 |
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| Funeral Home | Rivera Family Funeral Home - Santa Fe | |
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417 Rodeo Road Santa Fe NM 87505 United States |
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My most sincere condolences to all the Family. He was a wonderful person. May God Bless you all, and help you through this.
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Dearest Immediate and Extended Families,
My heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your loved one, "Grandpa Honey". His beautiful family has lost their north star, original cowboy, soul mate, Dad, Grandpa, best friend, and a multitude of community and business connections. Great family man, high standards, intelligent, humorous and loving. We were blessed to have spent happy times with him. Happy memories.
ANOTHER GREAT TREE HAS FALLEN!
"When Great Trees Fall"
By Maya Angelou
God bless and comfort you.
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My brother Gilbert's passing leaves a great void in our family. He was a hunters hunter, a great fisherman and loved to camp in the Pecos Wilderness with Family and friends. We had so many adventures there, a place he loved and knew so well. He was an excellent horseman and for that he earned the nickname "El Cowboy" at a very young age. It was an awesome sight when he would make his grey horse "Prince" dance. There wasn't a horse he couldn't ride. He had a tremendous sense of humor,and loved to joke with family and friends. As an adult he was an exceptional carpenter and house builder.
He fought the fight until he couldn't anymore, but we must rejoice that he had a long and fruitful life. Eternal rest grant unto him oh Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. Rest easy, sleep well my brother.
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Condolence and prayers to the Roybal family. May he Rest in Peace.
Dan & Regina
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Viola, Gilbert, Richard, Lawrence, Mekvin y toda ka Familia. My sincere sympathy in the passing of your Beloved husband & Father. Gilbert worked in the sawmill with my Dad-Eduardo Varela-Gilberts'cousin. My Dad considered Gilbert an "Expert Edgerman y muy Trabajador." Prayers for
You that God will grant You Comfort & Peace at this time.
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Our condolences to the Roybal family in the loss of your patriarch. We pray that God comforts you in this difficult time. May he rest in God’s loving embrace for eternity.
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My sincere condolences to Viola & family
I married into the family & moved away early on so I remember every one in younger days. I married Gilbert’s nephew, Tommy Gonzales who has also gone before us. My prayers for all during this difficult time, Helen Gonzales
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My deepest condolences to Viola and Boys. May god give you great strength and guide you thru this loss.
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