Manuel Robles

Manuel Gomez Robles Manuel Gomez Robles, 85, went to be with his heavenly Father on Sunday, May 5, 2013, at his residence surrounded by his children. Manuel was born on March 12, 1928 in San Angelo, TX to Francisco and Augustina Robles. He married the love of his life Pauline. They were happily married for 60 wonderful years. Manuel was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, uncle, proud grandpa and friend. He had a wonderful spirit full of joy and laughter. He dedicated his life to his faith in God and family. Manuel served in the United States Army from 1946-1950. After 30 years, Manuel retired from Ethicon Inc. He is preceded in death by his wife Pauline Robles, son Freddy Robles, his parents Francisco Jaques Robles and Augustina Gomez Robles; brothers Frank Robles and Joe Robles; sisters Amparo Torbellin, Mary Enriquez, Rita Velez and Lupe Robles. Survivors include sons Ernest Robles and special friend Lucy, Edward Robles and wife Elizabeth, daughters Thelma Ochoa and husband Paul, Rachel Medina and husband David, all of San Angelo; daughter in law; Rita Robles of Knickerbocker Tx., brothers Dan Robles and wife Emma of Bakersfield, CA; Gilbert Robles and wife Josie of Hanford, CA; sisters Anita Mendez of Dallas, TX, Elena Flores and husband Gilbert of San Angelo, TX; sisters-in-law Adela Trevino and husband Joe, Stella Flores of San Angelo, TX; brothers-in-law Tony Flores and wife Nancy, Frank Flores of San Angelo, TX, Richard Arambula and wife Mary of Bakersfield, CA; 11 Grandchildren, 20 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great Great Grandchild. Pallbearers will be the grandsons; Manuel Robles, John Edward Robles, Paul Ochoa Jr., Mario Perez, Jesse Benes, Anthony Carrasco, John Michael Delacerda and Leon Garcia. The family would like to extend a "Thank You" to Lighthouse Hospice, Dr. Hewell, Dr. Vanderzandt and a special "Thank You" to Lucy for caring for our Dad also a heartfelt thank you to all our family and friends in our time of sorrow. Rosary service will be held at 7:00pm on Thursday, May 9th at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, May 10th at St. Mary Catholic Church with Father Joey Faylona officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery with a Military Honors Presentation in recognition of his honorable service to this country. Arrangements are with Robert Massie Funeral Home. Manuel was deeply loved and admired and will be greatly missed. "The LORD is my shepard; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake...Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever." (Psalm 23 1:6).