Emma Marie Roybal

ROYBAL, EMMA MARIE Emma Marie Roybal, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday the 12th of February at Simple Pleasures Senior Care. "What is a life? The best and most noble life is one lived in such a way that it can be said of a person as they pass on to the next life that while she was here she brought love and joy and comfort to all she touched." Such was the life lived by Emma - Wife, Mother, Grandmother Great-Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Friend, Neighbor. Emma was born on July 15, 1921 in Denver, Colorado and has since lived in Las Vegas and Albuquerque, New Mexico. Emma was a loving wife and mother of four who exuded kindness, positivity, and joy in all walks of life. She enjoyed cooking, reading, and spending time with her loved ones. She was very much devoted to the Blessed Mother and began each day with prayer and reflection and her love and devotion to friends and family reflected that devotion. Her love for her family and friends was endless and she affected even the most distant acquaintance with her benevolence, compassion, and understanding. Emma is preceded in death by her husband Isidro Roybal; her daughter, Rosemarie Rovelli; and her son, Robert James Roybal. She is survived by her daughters, Carmen Palya and Tay Gallegos, both of whom live in Albuquerque and brought Emma great joy in her later years. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. The family would like to extend their very special thank you to Julie Arrey for her loving care and kindness for Emma throughout the many years that she was able to live in her home; and to the staff at Share your Care Adult Day Care Services for their care and kindheartedness during her later years. The family also wishes to thank AmberCare Hospice and the staff at Simple Pleasures Senior Care for their care for Emma during her final days. A Rosary will be recited Sunday, February 15 at 4:00 p.m. at FRENCH - University. Mass will be celebrated Monday, February 16 at 10:00 a.m. at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 5311 Phoenix NE. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Share Your Care at PO Box 35101, Albuquerque, NM 87176 or to the AmberCare Foundation at PO Box 1722, Belen, NM 87002.