Ernest C. Roybal of Denver, Colorado, passed away on January 30, 2019. Ernest had the heart of a lion. He was of a generation that never quit. He was dedicated, hardworking and hardheaded. Ernest was born to Tomasa and Maximiliano Roybal on March 8, 1925 in Weston, Colorado. He spent his childhood continuously learning new trades, crafts and ways to make money while working as a farmhand. After graduating high school, he was inducted into the United States Army on July 7, 1943 where he spent nearly two years in foreign service during World War II. Aside from his time in the military, Ernest was most proud of his family that he made with his wife, Daisy. Daisy kept Ernest in line and made the rules; and as stubborn as Ernie sometimes was, he always knew that he had a wonderful woman by his side. They were fortunate enough to raise two wonderful children who then blessed them with their grandchildren. Ernie's grandkids and great- grandkids were his whole world. Ernie realized that grandchildren were made for spoiling and he did exactly that. Ernie loved spending time with the kids whenever he could. Ernest was bit of a sly man, who found man ways to make a few extra dollars. He would spend much of his time buying and selling beans, chocolate and chilli with his kids, grandkids and great grandkids. Ernest often was more like a father than a grandfather. He played catch, attended every sporting event and loved eating cookies and ice cream with the family. He will be truly missed by his daughter, Irene Davis; his grandchildren, Shannon Marshall, Richell Roybal, Roman Casanova and Jerrene Davis; and his great grandchildren, Elija, Naomi and Eliya Marshall, Arianna Foster, Victoria and Melayne Casanova, and Lusela and Charles Nichols. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Daisy; his son, Charles; and several brothers and sisters. A visitation for Ernest will be held on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at 10:00am until the time of mass at 11:30 am at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denver. Ernest will be laid to rest at Fort Logan National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Olinger Chapel Hill Mortuary.
