Roberto G. Esqueda, 85, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2020. He was born on March 4, 1935 in Santa Rita, N.M. Robert was a proud U.S. Navy veteran and always enjoyed sharing his fond memories of his service on a Navy sea patrol plane based in San Diego. He instilled a sense of patriotism in his kids that has resulted in a continued legacy of service to our nation through two generations. Robert was also an avid Dallas Cowboys fan to the very end. Throughout his life, Robert had various occupations that ranged from truck driver to steel worker.
Robert is preceded in death by his parents Cipriano and Trinidad Esqueda, brothers Rafael Esqueda and Ezequiel Esqueda, sisters Nellie Arciero and Jesusita Stephenson. He is survived by his sisters Virginia Gilpin and Reyna Stauffer, sons Miguel (Linda), Ruben (Veronica), Jose Luis (Denise), daughter Sonia Alfaro (Art), grandsons Ensign Adam Esqueda (USN), Nick Alfaro, Joseph Esqueda, David Esqueda, Eric Esqueda, Allen J. Alfaro, and granddaughters Sofia Esqueda and Lisa Esqueda.
Visitation will be from 5:00-9:00 pm on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Funeraria Del Angel Martin Funeral Home, 3839 Montana, with a rosary at 7:00 pm. Due to restrictions imposed by the current pandemic, a private burial will take place at Ft. Bliss Military Cemetery on Friday June 5th at 10:30 am.
Fair Winds and Following Seas Dad.
A special thanks to the entire staff at Monte Vista Nursing Home for their kind and compassionate care during his last years.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.FunerariaDelAngelMartin.com for the Esqueda family.
