BOBBY TRUMBLA Obituary

TRUMBLA Bobby Trumbla went to be with the Lord on July 31, 2012. He is survived by his wife Tresa of 43 years, sons Shannon (deceased), Chad, Christopher, daughter Rachael, and grandson Chase. For twenty years between 1965 - 1985 he served in the U.S. Army as an instructor at Fort Bliss, served seven and a half years as part of the 32nd AADCOM in Germany, and help developed the Patriot missile system. While a member of the Armed Forces, Bobby was recognized multiple times by receiving the Army Achievement Medal, Army Commendation (2nd Leaf Cluster), Meritorious Service Medal (3rd Oak Leaf Cluster), and designated as an honor graduate of the 4th Army NCO Academy. During his post military career, Bobby was a defense contractor and was eventually asked to start Glacier Technologies. As President and CEO of Glacier Technologies Bobby grew the corporation from 2 employees to over 400 employees nationwide in a few short years. Because of his efforts, the Small Business Association and the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recognized Glacier Technologies with the Small Business of the Year Award in 2011. In addition to making it a priority to bring jobs to the El Paso area, it was his leadership that brought Glacier Technologies to support battalions that made their home at Fort Bliss. Always involved in the community around him, Bobby was an active member of the Eastwood Church of Christ, serving as an elder for twenty years. Bobby was also Chairman of the Board for Christian Schools of El Paso and gave his full support to the school. A funeral service will be held at 12:30 pm at Eastwood Church of Christ, 10104 Album. Interment will follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to be made to Christian Schools of El Paso in his memory (10104 Album, El Paso, TX, 79925). A great man has left a big void in our world and will be truly missed. Service entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-East. Please visit on-line register book at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net.

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Published by El Paso Times from Aug. 2 to Aug. 9, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for BOBBY TRUMBLA

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11 Entries

Linda Parman

July 27, 2020

Bobby, as you look down from Heaven at your friends and family, please know we still remember what a wonderful human being you were and continue to miss the kindness and fairness that you showed to all that crossed your path.

Irene Pineda

December 6, 2013

Uncle Bobby was a great man. He was such an inspiration. Always had a great heart. I still remember when he would come down and visit. I love and miss you uncle. Your in gods hands now.

Alfrieta Trumbla

December 4, 2013

I am so sorry of your loss. He was my lost uncle and I will love him forever.

Chad Trumbla

July 4, 2013

As my father their will be no greater man. He walked me through the hard times of being a teenager with a loving and just hand. Even when i ripped the door off my pinto he only asked "do you have a rope to tie it down to get home." i remember when a cashiers would give too much money back and my dad would look at me and say Chad you have to do whats right and tell the cashier she made a mistake, when we didn't have any money. I remember seeing the Alps and all the castles along the Rhine. and flying over them on Sundays. i loved that. i remember the retreats in Berchtesgaden. I remember a great dad.

Mike Casey

September 7, 2012

Mr. Trumbla,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your years of dedicated service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Diana Godwin

August 10, 2012

Bobby was a dear Christian man and has blessed many lives including mine and Kelly's. We will truly miss him. Our prayers go out to the family especially Tresa who lost her long time friend and partner.

Scott Torrison

August 6, 2012

Tresa and family, I want to again pass along my condolences to you all for the loss of Bobby. It was good to attend the funeral services and hear more of Bobby's life story, the strength of his faith and the lives he touched. I was very priveledged to have worked with Bobby over the past several years and will miss him personally and professionally. You are in my prayers, that you will have peace that passes understanding.

Debra Butler

August 3, 2012

I'm so very sorry to hear about Mr. Trumbla's death. He was always such a sweet man. Rachael you were my best friend growing up and your dad always welcomed me into your family with every sleep over, trip to the mall, hanging out at Poki or whatever else we were up to! I was always impressed with what a loving father and husband he was. What a great example to everyone. I'm sure he is having one heck of a party and reunion of his own right now. My prayers and love are with your family at this time.

Fernie Hernandez

August 3, 2012

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Susan Hyne

August 3, 2012

I am so sorry to hear about Bobby. I worked with him when we were at UIE and respected him and admired him. He taught me a lot and I am forever grateful. He was a kind and decent human being, and his loss will leave a void in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. My your friends and loved ones give you strength and your memories give you peace and joy.

Linda Parman

August 3, 2012

I was so sorry to hear that Bobby had left us. I worked with him at WSMR when he was the Program Manger for UIE. What a great man. May God hold you in his hands as you grieve for this wonderful man.

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