Gilbert Roybal

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.