BORN

1956

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Memory Gardens Funeral Home

8200 Old Brownsville Road

Corpus Christi, Texas

Robert Magana Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 8, 2018.

Robert Magaña, 61, passed away unexpectedly on January 5, 2018.



He was born to Salvador and Ruth Magaña on July 13, 1956 in Corpus Christi, TX.



Robert graduated from Mary Carroll High School and served in the U.S. Army for eleven years.



He has worked in the refinery business for 27 years and was currently working as a Document Control Specialist at Dupont in Port Arthur, TX.



Robert will be remembered for his outgoing personality, contagious laugh and love of the outdoors.



He is preceded in death by his father, Salvador Magaña; brother, Mario Magaña and sister, Linda Magaña.



He is survived by his mother, Ruth Magaña; brother, Michael Magaña; sisters, Doris Casarez and Cristina Magaña; partner, Debbie Johnson; sons, Robert and Matthew Magaña, Johnny and Cody McAvoy; daughters, Niki and Amber McAvoy and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.



The family would like to give a special thanks to Debbie Johnson’s sons, J.P. Smith, Jesse Johnson and Justin Johnson for all their love and respect shown to Robert.



Funeral services will be held at Memory Gardens Funeral Home on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 2:00 pm with interment to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery.



To offer condolences please visit www.memorygardensfuneralhome.com



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November 30, 2020

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Arturo Armendariz

I have been searching for Robert for many years, I finally found him a little too late. I met Robert when he was station at Biggs Army Air Field and we became the best of friends, and even traveled to Corpus to meet his family. Life happened an we lost track of each other. You were a joy to be around and I will cherish the memories we lived. May you rest in eternal peace my brother.

July 18, 2018

Travis Evans

Well, I am very late in writing my thoughts, but it was only this evening when I heard the news of Robert's untimely passing. I did not know his brother Michael, but I see others who worked with him had the same feelings about him that I have. Always ready to go, ready to help, ready to bring a fresh perspective to everything, and ALWAYS ready to make you laugh. He could pick you up when you were a bit low better than anyone that I have ever known. Although I think it is unlikely that any of us can say that we liked ALL of the people at the jobs that we had, that crew at Southwest Ailines in CRP came as close as any. Robert was a big part of that. As I look at some of those names posting here, I am reminded that I wish I could reminisce with Robert as well as them about those warmly remembered times.
I send condolences and wishes for peace and healing to his family. He's still smiling and affecting those blessed by his spirit the same way he always did. Adios, mi amigo.

January 15, 2018

John McGinley

Greg & I are both still in shock over your tragic loss and have you and your families in our thoughts & prayers. Robert was a unique & giving man and our hearts are heavy with sadness & love for you Debbie and family.
John & Greg

January 13, 2018

Roxanna Sanchez

Rest in peace, Bobby. He was one of the first kids I met in the first grade at Zavala Elementary. I think our teacher was Mrs. Hanson. Bobby and a boy named Roy....I remember them chasing me on the playground. I remember one of them fell once and I kicked him. Biobby called me Wogzana bc he couldn't pronounce my name right. He became my first childhood secret crush..Good times! Thanks for the memories. God comfort you all.
Roxanna Reyes Sanchez

January 12, 2018

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Mark Quinn

From Anthony Quinn (Bladerunner): Friday I lost my mentor and best friend, Robert Magaña. He was always serving others and lifting everyones spirits (cutting up). Please keep his family all of us at DuPont in your thoughts and prayers. Ill see you again soon, jefe.

January 12, 2018

Robert and I started together at Southwest Airlines in Corpus Christi. Him and I and Jeff Reynolds made so many memories, so long ago. He was an amazing man and I will surely miss him.

Rusty Brandon (Austin, Texas)

January 12, 2018

Wanda Culpepper

I am deeply saddened to hear of Roberts passing~ I worked with Robert at Southwest Airlines in our younger years and we all called him Magana......and if you did not say it right he would correct you in your pronunciation~ he was such a joy to be around always ready to lend a helping hand laugh with you, cry with you and give you a hug if needed~ when I received the news it brought back a flood of precious memories I had not thought about in
years-
Thank you Robert for being an amazing beautiful soul and bringing such joy to so many of us in this lifetime~I pray your next journey is beautiful~
My deepest condolences to Micheal and family in your loss of this amazing man~
God Bless you all with his richest blessings~

January 11, 2018

Randa Anders

I had the incredible pleasure of working along side Robert at Southwest Airlines years ago. I will remember him as the exceptional man he was. Always sharing a special kindness and gratitude. He brought sunshine into any room he entered. I am heartbroken for his family, whom I will have in perpetual prayer. God bless you and keep you.

January 11, 2018

Sheryl Wordie Mead

I worked with Robert and his brother Michael many years ago when we were young and all starting out in life. I have such fun and special memories. Robert always was there to give a hand and add his special sense of humor. Godspeed Robert and God Bless your family.

January 10, 2018

Sandra Remedies

Robert you will be missed in Tenaha around the bonfire singing Freddie Fender and that crazy loud mouth and laugh. We all will miss you greatly. You did so much for me as well as others and I will always be grateful Sandra Remedies

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