Ted Roybal, a resident of San Pedro, NM, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at the age of 96, surrounded by his wife and family.
Ted was a humble, well-liked man who didn’t hold grudges, and for whom family was most important. He was generous, and a good dancer. He was a good-natured man with a mischievous smile who was known for his head of beautiful white hair.
Theodore was preceded in death by his son Michael Roybal, and his grandson Sean Hennelly.Ted is survived by his loving wife of seventy-one years, Sally Roybal. Three sons, Carlos Roybal of San Pedro; Myron Roybal of San Pedro; Dominic Roybal and wife Susan of Espanola. Three daughters, Louella Roybal of Albuquerque; Denise Montoya and husband Steve of San Pedro; Carmella Romero and husband Fred of Sombrillo. Fifteen grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. He is also survived by his sister, Stella Quintana of San Pedro.
A Rosary will be recited at Santa Cruz Catholic Church on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Santa Cruz Catholic Church. Burial following the Mass will be at the Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe at 12:30 p.m.
Serving as Pallbearers: Matthew Roybal, Victoria Pacheco, Kevin Montoya, Patrick Roybal, Maria-Teresa Hennelly, Alicia Romero, Joshua Roybal, and Simon Roybal. Honorary Pallbearers: Benny Roybal, David Maestas, Larry Naranjo, Connie Montoya, Cyndi Maestas, Gloria Vigil, Elefio (Fofo) Abeyta, and Ralph Alarid.
The family of Theodore 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
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