Henry Isidoro Roybal

It is with deep sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Henry Isidoro "LoLo" Roybal who was called home by our heavenly father on January 1, 2025.

LoLo was born on January 25, 1947, to Jose Pablo and Julia Roybal in Jaconita in the Pojoaque Valley community in New Mexico. He attended school in Pojoaque and was drafted to the United States Army in 1967 and served in the Vietnam War from 1967 to 1969 in the heavy artillery. LoLo married the love of his life, Amelia Archuleta, in October 1967. They were married for 57 years and had four sons; Henry P. Roybal, Phillip Roybal, Randy Roybal and Daniel Roybal. After LoLo returned from Vietnam he finished his military commitment in Fort Bliss, Texas, then lived in California until 1973 when he and Amelia became homesick and returned to their hometown of Pojoaque. LoLo worked for three years with the Painters' Union in Los Alamos before serving 25 years as a Protective Forces Officer at Los Alamos National Laboratory until 2001 when he was was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and went on medical disability. 

LoLo was a very caring and loving father, son, uncle, brother, nephew, Godfather, cousin and friend. He was a kind and generous man who enjoyed fishing and hunting and was always willing to listen and give advice. As a man of few words, his words where always thoughtful, considerate and witty. LoLo had a smile and a laugh that would make everyone feel good along with a twinkle in his eye. His family often spent time joking around with him just to see and hear him laugh. LoLo leaves a great void in our lives and he will be greatly missed until we are reunited. 

LoLo was preceded in death by his parents Pablo and Julia Roybal; son Randy Roybal; great-grandson Noah Anthony Martinez; mother-and father-in law Armando and Celia Archuleta; sisters-in-law Cedar Roybal, Annie Castaneda and Clara Espinoza; brothers-in-law Robert Rivera, Delfino Lujan, Robert Rios and Issac Archuleta; niece Stephanie Castaneda and nephews Michael Espinoza, Walter Roybal, Isiah Gonzales, Danny Rios, Matthew Duran and Edward Ball. 

He is survived by his wife of 57 years and the love of his life Amelia Roybal, sons Henry P. Roybal (Marlene), Phillip Roybal (Jenna Montoya) and Daniel Roybal; his grandchildren Amber Roybal, Alyssa Roybal, Henry Paul Roybal Jr, Joshua Roybal, Daniel Ray Roybal Cardenas, J'lee Roybal, Caleb Roybal, Emily Roybal, Nathan Roybal, Josiah Roybal and great grandson Isaiah Michael Martinez. He is also survived by his siblings Tina Lujan, Frances Rios, Jose Vences Roybal and Mary Duran (Mike); brothers- and sisters-in-law Andy Rivera, Isabel Ball (Jerry), Jeannie Gonzales, Herman Archuleta, Joe Archuleta, Pete Archuleta (Delilah), Martha Mejia (Johnny), Lucy Rios (Eddie) and numerous nieces and nephews. 

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at New Creations Church in Espanola, NM, with a burial to follow at the El Rancho Cemetery. A fellowship meal will be held after the burial at New Fire Assembly (1693 State Road 502, Santa Fe, NM 87506).

Serving as pallbearers are Henry P. Roybal, Phillip Roybal, Daniel Roybal, Henry P. Roybal Jr., Joshua Roybal, Daniel Ray Roybal Cardenas, Honorary pallbearers Vences Roybal, Tina Lujan, Panchita Rios, Mary Duran, , Jlee Roybal, Amber Roybal, Alyssa Roybal, Kaleb Roybal, Emily Roybal and Nathan Roybal.