Roberto Medina, 90, of Canon in Taos, passed away on February 29, 2008. He was a World War II Veteran and Prisoner of War, he was also the founder and owner of Robert Medina and Sons Concrete and Sand, Inc. He is preceded in death by his children; Berlinda, Georgianna, Michael and Janice, granddaughter, Melissa Medina, sister, Manuelita Aragon, brother, Bonifacio Cruz Medina and brother-in-law, Moises Aragon. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Juanita Medina, children, Cipriano Medina (Teodora), Louie Medina, Annabel Medina, Adelmo Medina (Beatrice), Herman Medina (Karen), Manuel Medina (Theresa), Elizardo Medina, Efren Medina (Sandra), Sarah Martinez, Francis Medina (Paula), George Medina (Julie). He is also survived by his sister, Maria Estela Robbins, daughters-in-law, Patsy Medina, Sandra Montoya, Karen Medina, son-in-law, Mark Martinez, numerous grandchildren, great-grand-children, many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Rosaries were recited on March 2, 2008 and March 3, 2008 at at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Funeral mass was held on March 4, 2008 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Interment was held at the Dolores Cemetery in Canon.