He started his new life with the Lord on September 30, 2026. He was born on June 20, 1934, to Henry Ghiotto and Maria Perez. He joined the Air Force and was stationed here in Yuma.
Robert married Stella Lucero (Rubio) and they had six children. He moved his family to Los Angeles after he was discharged from the Air Force where they remained with their children.
He is survived by sisters, Lucille Torres and Barbara Sciarra; children, Robert D. Ghiotto, Barbara (Chris) Nunez, Robert Ghiotto, Jr, Charles Ghiotto and 17 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his father, Henry Ghiotto; mother, Maria Perez; brothers, Henry Ghiotto and Joe Martinez; daughters, Cindy and Monica Ghiotto, and son, Ronnie Ghiotto.
Robert enjoyed visiting his family wherever he was, at home or in Yuma, and you could say he also loved going to the Santa Anita Horse track. He will be greatly missed by all.
Services will be on Friday, November 6, 2026 at Johnson Mortuary. Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 11:00 am, burial to follow immediately at Desert Lawn Memorial. A reception will follow after the services at Fraternal Order of Eagles #398 here in Yuma.
Pallbearers are Anthony Ghiotto, Eric Ghiotto, Charlie Ghiotto, Gabriel Partin, Chris Nunez, John Ghiotto, Adrian Ghiotto, Oscar Diaz.
