Robert M. Rojo

Robert M. Rojo at age 77, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2010. He was born March 25, 1933 in Alberhill, California.

Robert grew up in Yuma. At the age of 16 he started working at Artisian ice and after 49 years he retired at the age of 65. Robert dearly enjoyed spending time with his family.

Robert is survived by wife Felipa; daughters, Ofelia Zendejas, Rachael (John) Hirales, Elizabeth Arellano, Barbara (John) Navarrete, Rosalinda (Kevin) Donavan, Vanessa Rojo, Denise Rojo, Diana Rojo; son, Robert Rojo Jr., 15 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; brother Arnulfo Rojo; sister, Artemisa Guererro and many nieces and nephews.

Robert was preceded in death by his first wife Rosie Rojo; daughter, Sally Valenzuela; 2 sisters and 3 brothers.

Services will be held at Funeraria del Angel with viewing Monday November 1, 2010 between 5:00 p.m. - 7:00p.m. Rosary starting at 7:00p.m. Services to follow at St. Francis Church Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.

Pallbearers will be Robert Reyes, Robert Rojo Jr., Raymond Rodriguez Jr., Richard Perez, Steven Valenzuela, and Raymond Rodriguez Sr.

Honorary Pallbearers are Daniel Rodriguez, Cesar Duran, John Guerrero Jr, and John Navarrete.

Published in The Yuma Sun on October 29, 2010

Arrangements under the direction of Funeraria del Angel, Yuma, AZ.