Tiburcio Roybal

Tiburcio H. Roybal (Tibo)

Tibo was born March 14, 1939, and called home on Monday, January 8, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 84.

Those who knew Tibo, knew he was a fun-loving jokester that always had a smile on his face.  He loved the outdoors, especially fishing, pinon picking, and going for wood. He was always excited to play Santa Claus for the children of the community, but most of all he loved spending time with his family.

Tibo married Marcela Jaramillo on September 2, 1967, in Las Vegas, NM. They started and raised their family in Pecos, NM where he lived until our Lord called him home. He retired from Pecos Schools after many years of loyal service. In addition to working for the schools and during his younger years, he was a member of a US Forest Service hotshot crew, worked for the State of NM, was a runner for a few local car dealerships, and served as a volunteer firefighter. Those who knew him, remember him as a genuine hard-working kindhearted gentleman.

Tibo is preceded in death by his parents, Jose Maria and Carmelita Roybal, brother Clemente Roybal; sisters Jessie Roybal, Lucy Yrene, and Frances Valencia. His mother-in-law Inez Jaramillo, sisters-in-law Margaret Roybal and Tillie Jaramillo, brothers-in-law Bobby Valencia, David Yrene, Van Jaramillo, and Johnny Jaramillo.

He will be forever loved by those he leaves behind, his wife of 56 years Marcela Roybal; his children Anna Vigil (Manuel); Jerrold Roybal (Claudette); Cathy Martinez (Tommy) and Danny Roybal (Cecilia).  Twelve (12) grandchildren, Jason Martinez (Alicia); Justin Martinez (Devine); Jeremy Martinez (Brianna); Jerrold Roybal-Chavez (Drew); Thomas Martinez (Delia); Jonathan Martinez (Edgar); Troy Martinez (Brianna); Janaha Vigil (Dru); Anali Roybal; Jazzlynn Roybal; Jerrica Roybal and Tillie Roybal. Six (6) great grandchildren, Krislynn, Hazel, Christopher, Hailey, Jesiah, and Sebastian. Siblings Florinda Lujan (Vivian); Julian Roybal (Florinda); Viola Vigil (Jesus); Joe Mary Roybal Jr. (Delfinia) and Gloria Valencia (Horacio). He is further survived by many nieces, nephews extended family and friends, and of course his favorite pup Chula.

The family would like to thank the staff of Ambercare Home Health and Donna Levine who were instrumental in our dad’s care during the last few months. Thank you to Fr. DJ Segura, Fr. Benny Sebastian, Fr. James Sanchez, Deacon Eloy Gallegos, and Deacon Gabriel Pacheco for tending to our family’s spiritual needs during this difficult time.

Family and friends may visit Rivera Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. where a rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. A second rosary will be recited on Thursday, January 18, 10 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Pecos followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at St. Anthony’s Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers are his grandsons Jason Martinez, Justin Martinez, Jeremy Martinez, Thomas Martinez, Jonathan Martinez, and Troy Martinez. Honorary Pallbearers are his remaining grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family invites family and friends to Casa de Herrera immediately following the burial to further celebrate the life of our wonderful dad and grandpa.