Josephine Roberts

Josephine Katherine Roberts went home to be with our lord March 18, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Josephine, was a loving mother and wife. She was born on March 19, 1953, to Bernardo and Maria Trinidad Martinez in Las Vegas. New Mexico. She was the eldest of 7 children and the first Grandchild of Thomas and Teresita Martinez and Francisco and Mitilda De Herrera.

Josephine's family relocated to Colorado Springs, at a young age where she grew up and graduated from William J. Palmer High School. She had a full scholarship to an art school. She was very artistic and won awards for her musical talent. She also painted a art mural on a wall of a home her parents sold which made the value of the home increase. Giving up her scholarship for the love of her life Joe Allen Roberts. She chose family life, before starting to work after her youngest child started school. Then onto a career with Travis County as a security officer. Josephine was raised as a devoted Catholic, and received all 7 of her Catholic sacraments.

Josephine Katherine Roberts was proceeded in death by her loving husband Joe Allen Roberts, mother Maria Trinidad Martinez father Bernardo Martinez brother, Alvin Martinez,sister Sandra Cordova, and brother Edward Martinez.

She was survived by her oldest son, Matthew Allen Roberts, wife Celestina Roberts, daughter Misty Marie Roberts and husband Robert G. Lee. Sister Rose Cisneros and husband Florentino Cisneros, Brother Bernard Martinez and wife Joan Martinez , sister Denise Gonzalez and husband Albert L. Gonzalez. Grandchildren, Tiffany Nicole Roberts, Matthew Felix Roberts and Vanessa Lynn Roberts. Gage Allen Conkle, Trinity Rose Swenson, and Colton Samuel Lee. Great grandchildren, Thomas Graf, Mattie Roberts and Millie Roberts.

Josephine, met and fell completely in love with a soldier that she met in Colorado Springs at a dance. Without a doubt in her mind, she married Joe Allen Roberts, July 29,1972. Joe and her enjoyed riding motorcycles and hanging out with family. Soon after marrying Joe, they welcomed their first child Matthew Allen Roberts. Living in Colorado Springs briefly before moving to Texas to take care of Joe's mother after his father's death. Josephine left all she knew for the love of her life. While adapting to Texas, just five years after having their first child, Josephine gave birth to their daughter Misty Marie Roberts. Josephine was a very talented musician playing several instruments, including the accordion, keyboard and guitar. She shared her love of music with her family and anyone who would listen. She had a band at a very young age with her brothers, they would play in local bars, with their dad attending to watch over his children.

Josephine was a loving and fierce mother. Who always put her family first, and taught them to be good human beings. She passed her faith on to her children and grandchildren, who she adored beyond measure. Her grandchildren held her whole heart, and she enjoyed their time together. Playing music for them was one of her favorite memories. She was a very hardworking woman, and helped Joe provide a home for their children. Josephine and Joe always tried to help their family, in any way they could. They provided advice on how to live within your means, make good choices, and always know that they had your back. Josephine loved to dance, and passed that onto her children. She was full of life, and enjoyed the outdoors with her family. She took us fishing along the Colorado River. Although she wasn't a fan of flying she'd make the exception to go gambling. She loved Elvis Presley, jewelry, sweets and sleeping late. She sung several songs to us growing up, one of our favorite is Lonely Letters and When the Next Tear Drop falls. Both, Matthew and Misty remember her always putting us on the bathroom counter to comb our hair, making dad's lunch and dinner. She always wanted us to dress nice wash up and look presentable whenever we left the house no matter where we we're going.

Even though our hearts are breaking, we are smiling knowing she is in heaven with our loved ones. Just knowing we will be together again brings peace to our hearts. We will miss you mom, every day, but know Matt and I will take care of each other the way you taught us to do. With all of our love, until we meet again. Love you.r