Betty Ofelia Roybal

1926 - 2017

Betty Ofelia Roybal obituary, 1926-2017

BORN

1926

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Martin Mortuary - Grand Junction

550 North Ave

Grand Junction, Colorado

Betty Roybal Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 17, 2017.

Betty Ofelia Roybal, 90, joined her husband in heaven on May 16, 2017. She was born on December 21, 1926 in Salida, CO to John and Laura Maestas. In 1951, she married George Roybal. Betty worked as a cook and dietician at Salida Hospital until retirement. The legacy she leaves behind is the beautiful family that she devoted her life to and loved with all her heart. Betty is survived by her sisters, Viola Martinez, Dorothy Maez, Gloria Archuleta, Donna Rendon, Juanita Serna; and brother Jake Maestas. She is also survived by her daughter, Janet (Doug) Davis; sons, Fred (Becky) Roybal and Danny (Susan) Roybal; 13 grandchildren; and 21 great -grandchildren. Betty is predeceased by her parents, John and Laura; her brother, Julian Maestas; her husband, George; her son, George Roybal; and her grandson, Julian Roybal. A visitation will be held Saturday, May 20 at 11 am at Martin Mortuary with a funeral service at 12pm. A graveside service will follow at Memorial Gardens 2970 North Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81504. Friends and family may leave their condolences at www.martinmortuary.com.
Arrangements under the direction of Martin Mortuary, Grand Junction, CO.

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May 25, 2017

Val and Karen Valdez

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

May 25, 2017

Sherry Garritson

My heart goes out to Betty's family. I worked with her at the hospital for years and I will miss sending Christmas cards to her. Prayers
Sherry Garritson

May 20, 2017

Jake and Tamara Maestas

So sorry for the loss of my Aunt Betty. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Roybal family during this time.

May 18, 2017

Rose Manchego

RIP Betty . Heaven has gained a beautiful angel... Prayers for the family. May they find comfort knowing she is with her love "George" and our Heavenly Father for eternity.

May 18, 2017

Bree Switzler

May 18, 2017

Donna Rendon

We will miss my beautiful sister Betty so much. She loved her family so much.She will forever be in my heart.

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