Jose Luis Roybal

Jose Luis Roybal

 Born on August 22, 1925 — Deceased on August 27, 2024

Jose Luis passed away peacefully at the age of 99 years old, surrounded by many of his loving family. Jose was born and grew up in El Rancho, New Mexico and attended both St. Michaels College and the College of Santa Fe. Jose retired from the State of New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration. Jose served in World War II Armed Services from 1943 - 1946, as a Sergeant Combat Veteran. Jose was married for 54 years to Mary Montoya and together they had thirteen children. Jose loved traveling and a few of his favorite travels included Hawaii and Ecuador.

Jose was a fun-loving humble person, so full of life, many times expressing his wonderful sense of humor and love with many who crossed his path — a hardworking, honest, and trustworthy father always providing for his family. Jose taught his family to work hard and respect everyone, instilling in his family to treat others as to how we would want to be treated, the 

“Golden Rule.” 

Our dad taught all of us responsibility at a young age and to have a strong faith, praying many times during his darkest hours keeping him safe and moving forward day to day. His saying was always “Thanks to God.” These words given to us always to remember and to live by daily. These many traits and values taught and passed onto us, his children. We cherished his beautiful light, his shining spirit, reflecting, and resonating through his eyes and within his heart and soul as we spent many days with him. Our dad, his legacy a beautiful part of him which will always live on through his blueprint of life — through his children, in his grandchildren, in his great grandchildren, in his great-great grandchildren, and many more generations to be. With all our love, Rest and be in Peace, dad.

Preceded in death. His loving wife Mary M. Roybal. Parents Elizardo and Manuelita Quintana Roybal. Brothers: Tom Roybal, Serafin Roybal, Ramon Roybal, Isidro Roybal. Sisters: Lucy Roybal, Elvira Sanchez. Brothers-in-Law: Ben Montoya, Raymond Montoya, Leroy Montoya, Johnnie Sanchez, Guadalupe Giron. Sisters-in-Law: Joann Roybal, Josephine Roybal, Kathy Roybal, Socorro Montoya, Lorraine Montoya.

Surviving Children: Edward Roybal, (Nami), Cathy Baig, (Sami), Robert Roybal, (Maria), Donald Roybal, (Lina), Jacob Roybal, Rebecca Roybal, John Roybal, Margaret Manzanares, (Jose), Albert Roybal, (Tina), Ted Roybal, (Aurelia), Marlene Roybal-Garcia, (Robert), Glenda Short, (Tony), and William Roybal. Godsons: Amjaid, Adam.

Surviving Grandchildren: Alex, Patrick, Amjaid, Joseph, Lucrisha, David, Luke, Anna, Adam, Jeneen, Jennifer, Rika, Theresa, Andrew, James, Jessica, Joshua, Allison, Roberto, Kayla, Alysha, Amanda, Justin.

Surviving Brothers: Santiago Roybal (Mary), Eddie Roybal, Horacio Roybal, (Katie), George Roybal Surviving Sister: Dorothy Gallegos (John) Surviving Brother-in-Law: Michael Montoya Surviving Sisters-in-Law: Fernie Giron, Virginia Montoya.

A viewing will take place on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Pojoaque, NM. A Rosary will begin at 9:00 a.m. and a Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Burial will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.

Pallbearers: James, Andrew, Justin, Reyes, Issac and Ronald.

The family of Jose Luis Roybal would like to Thank everyone who has helped with the funeral services and arrangements. To all who have contributed gifts, flowers, food, and many condolences for our father. To the many caregivers who provided their service with love and kindness. It is much appreciated during our loss of our loved one.

The family of Jose Roybal has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the beautiful Espanola Valley. www.devargasfuneral.com 505-747-7477