He was born in Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico to the late Ricardo and Beatriz Cobos on July 12th, 1960.
Omar earned his degree from Columbia University and started his career as an electrical engineer, with the United States Government. After 32 years of service, he retired, this year, from the Western Area Power Administration.
He is survived by his beloved daughter Marisol, stepson Marco Solis, brother Valdemar and wife Tammy, brother Rico and wife Mary, brother Elmar, brother Mark and wife Jessica, brother Marlo and wife Tracie, brother Marvin and sister Cindy Cobos. He is also survived by nephews Tony, Michael and Josh Cobos, Thomas and Michael Gerloff; goddaughter Alanis Nuňez.
Omar was a huge sports fan. He was especially fond of the Arizona Cardinals. In honor of his passion for the team, you are invited to wear Arizona Cardinals attire to his celebration of life service. The service will be held on Thursday, October 11, 2018, at 12 noon, at West Resthaven Funeral Home, located at 6450 W. Northern Avenue, Glendale, AZ.
In lieu of flowers, Omar has requested that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 4550 E Bell Rd #126, Phoenix, AZ 85032.
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