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Obituary for ROYBAL


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday July 19, 2006

Diana T. Roybal, 66, went to be with our Lord, July 15, 2006 after a short battle with cancer. She will be deeply missed by everyone who knew and loved her. Diana was preceded in death by her father, Manuel Roybal. She is survived by her mother, Carolyn Roybal; her three daughters, Lorie Padilla and husband, Brian, LaVerne Roybal, Lanette Jaramillo and husband, Antonio; her son, Larry Roybal; eight grandchildren, Cameron, Kyler, David, Amarante, Christopher, Nathan, Joshua, and Matthew; three sisters, Arabel Craig and husband, Toby, Geraldine Gonzales, Maxine Bononcini and husband, Eddie; brother, Manuel "Sonny" Roybal and his companion, Christine Ewers; and nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Diana was born in Dixon, NM where she spent the majority of her childhood. She then moved to Albuquerque where she spent the rest of her life. She recently retired after working for 20 years at the University Hospital Hospitality Center as a dietary assistant. Diana was a devout member of Sangre de Cristo Catholic Church where she volunteered and served her community. Rosary will be held Tuesday, July 18, 2006, 7:00 p.m., at Sangre de Cristo Catholic Church, 8901 Candelaria Rd. NE, 87112. Funeral mass will be held Wednesday, July 19, 2006, 10:30 a.m., at Sangre de Cristo Catholic Church. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500