Adolfina “Ada” Roybal died on May 31, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born October 6, 1932 in Arroyo Seco, New Mexico to Belarmino and Hilaria (Martinez) Pacheco. She married Ruben T. Roybal on October 24, 1949. She worked for the University of Wyoming until she retired in 1995. She was a member of the St. Laurence Catholic Church.
Ada devoted her life to her family. She instilled in all of her children that family always comes first. She loved all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren unconditionally. She never met a stranger she wasn’t willing to help if she could. She had a heart of gold and chose to see the good in everybody. She leaves behind a huge void in our lives that can never be filled.
She is survived by her six sons, Ray Roybal (Virgie) of Laramie, Amos Roybal (Yvonne) of San Antonio, Texas, Ruben O. Roybal (Ella) of Denver, Colorado, Robert Roybal (Bernadine) of Laramie, Ricky Roybal (Carmen) of Denver, Colorado, Joseph Roybal (Sharon) of Laramie; three daughters, Elizabeth Bustos, Sylvia Sanchez (Tom), and Cathy Roybal all of Laramie, Wyoming; 19 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren; her sisters Erlinda LaCombe (Moises) of Arroyo Hondo, New Mexico and Fidelia Felix of Denver, Colorado; brother Belarmino Pacheco of San Antonio, Texas; and many nieces and nephews.
Special people in her life included her nephews Sam Pacheco and Henry LaCombe, sister-in-heart Frances Brooks, friends Joe and Eloisa Mondragon, and Scott and Tammy Swinford.
She will be sorely missed, always loved, and never forgotten. Rest in peace, mom, we will always love you.
She is preceded in death by her husband Ruben T. Roybal; grandson Danny Ray Roybal; her parents; her son-in-law Billy Bustos; her brother Antonio Pacheco; her sister Elviria Pacheco; and her nephew Danny Ray Pacheco.
A visitation will be held from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home.
Vigil and rosary service will be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at St. Laurence O’Toole Catholic Church.
Funeral Liturgy will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at St. Laurence O’Toole Catholic Church with the Reverend Fr. Dave Erickson, celebrant. Burial will follow at Greenhill Cemetery.
Ray, Amos and all the Roybal Family, I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I think last time I saw her was a couple of years ago when she was here visiting Erlinda & Moises, she still had that little smile and sense of humor I remember. I just found out about her passing in the newspaper and even tho I have not seen you in years I do often think of you Ray & Amos. Losing a parent is very hard but once you lose both it's very heartbreaking and the sense of loss is greater because now you have none. There will be times when you will feel like an orphan, imagine at our age, but it's true. Always remember the love & nurturing she gave each of you and your memories will at times make you cry and at times make you laugh. My thoughts & prayers are with you. Your prima, Vickie Baros Rael
She was so loved by our family and will be terribly missed by us all. I know how much she missed "Grandpa" Roybal. I'm happy She is back with her love and in the arms of the Lord. She was a "mom" to my dad and a grandmother to me and my kids. I wish we could've been there . Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love you all, Tanya Moya and family
To all the Roybal family, My deepest condolences to you all. Mrs Roybal was very special to me. She was very good to us when we lost our mother many years ago.. I will always remember the kindness she alway showed me. She is very special person who I’ll alway keep in my prayers. Bless you all. Ramona Sisneros- Vigil
To all of the Roybal Family, Sorry for your loss!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!!????
Liz,Slyvia, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and you family. Wanda
Ray and Virgie, I am sorry for your loss, I have you in my prayers. I love you guys Cyndi Vieyra
Condolences to all the Roybal family. We are long time family friends and will have you all in our hearts. RIP dear lady! Jr Martinez and family
So sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Ada years ago in McIntyre Hall, she was a very special lady who was a joy to be around. She never forgot that we knew each other and when I saw her that smile just made the room glow. I know that her family and friends will miss her deeply but what a gift that was given to so many by knowing her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Barbara and Terry Powell
My deepest condolences for the family! My heart goes out to you all!! She has always been like a mom to me as I was growing up with Ricky and Joey!! She was a beautiful and loving lady and will surely be missed by everyone!! Prayers go out to you all!!??? May God wrap His Loving Arms around you all and give you peace and comfort in this difficult time and continue to bless you all!!?????
My deepest condolences to all the family!! She was a very special lady!! I always looked up to her when I was younger growing up Rick and Joey!! She was like a mom to me and I had all the respect for her and Mr Roybal!! My heart goes out to the family!! She will surely be missed!! Prayers for comfort and peace for all the family!! May God bless you all!! Love you guys from the Morales family!!
My prayers are with the family of an amazing woman. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her. We had some great times at work, she was such a good person and fun to work with. R.I.P my friend.
I am so sorry for your loss, I loved Ada and had some good times at work. She was an awesome woman and was loved very much. My prayers are with all of her family. R.I.P my friend.
Ray and Virgie, My heart is with you. It's so hard to lose a mother. I know she loved her family. Joanne Lemler
She was a grandmother to me. She is going to missed so much!! I know she is in Heaven with Ruben. RIP, grandma Roybal.
I am so sorry for your loss. my thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless you!
Ada was a wonderful and strong woman and will be missed greatly. My thoughts and prayers are with family at this time- Sending Hugs from Texas! May God be with you all.