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CHRISTOPHER LOUIS ROYBAL
Christopher was born on October 9th, 1988 in Paramount, CA. He loved life and lived it to the fullest. He loved to sing and enjoyed all genres of music. He was a karaoke king. Christopher even sang Spanish ballads from Luis Miguel, Christian Castro and Mijares to name a few. He was proud to have served as a dog handler in the United States Navy. He did four tours in Kandahar, Afghanistan. He truly loved his country.
Christopher was a loving, kind, funny, witty and compassionate person. He made everyone that came into his life feel special.
Christopher lost his life while attending the Route 91 Country Music Festival in Las Vegas when the event fell under attack. His military training and instincts were triggered and he sacrificed his life while saving the lives of others. Christopher will always be remembered as a hero.
He is survived by his mother, Debby Allen; father, Samuel Roybal; brothers, Jacob, Jayson and Nicholas; sisters, Nina and Jillian; step-father, John Allen; step-mother, Missy Roybal; grandparents, Stalin and Maria Mendoza; grandmother, Kathy Palombi; great-grandmother Ana Solorzano; uncles, Stalin, Michael, Larry and Andre; aunts, Tricia, Liza and Tami; many other family and friends.
There will be a visitation on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 from 2-6pm at Thomas Miller Mortuary. Funeral Mass will be Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 11am at St. Mathew Catholic Church in Corona, CA followed by a graveside service at Pierce Brothers Crestlawn Memorial Park.
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Memories and Condolences
for Christopher Roybal
E
August 29, 2024
Everything I do is motivated by the thought that you're watching over me. I hope you're proud of what you see. I love you
Alex
January 12, 2020
In loving memory of a terrific person.
November 27, 2019
Happy thanksgiving.
- Alex
Alex Lai
June 23, 2019
Hi Chris,
Please stay cool in the heavens and always be yourself man.
Geralyn Caplan
March 24, 2018
Someone handed me a ribbon with Christopher's name on it to wear during the March for Our Lives. My daughter just turned 28 and she is military. It could just as easily be her name on a ribbon. I wanted Christopher's family to know that I marched with his name. It was an honor to wear that ribbon.
Suzanne Holder
November 4, 2017
Debbie I'm so sorry for your loss. Chris was one of a kind and we are going miss his energetic personality and wacky humor. May God Bless you and give you Peace. Hugs to all
Suzanne
Makala LePage
October 21, 2017
I still can't believe your gone. I love you.
Vickie Kermelis
October 12, 2017
A true HERO. You will be missed by many. Even those who never knew you.
Shirley Evaro
October 12, 2017
Thank you for your service to our country. You are truly an American Hero ❤ I'm sure God has a special place in heaven for you. ❣
Tiffany Lewis
October 12, 2017
I miss laughing with you Chris and always joking around with our silly conversations and having pool parties like everyday. I miss and love you so much. My sincere condolences to his family. You are so missed and loved by so many people. Rest in peace my beautiful friend. <3
Millie Tyner
October 12, 2017
You were a good friend to my son and daughter through your school years you are loved and will be missed by us I am so sorry I used to call you a hoodlum lol love you until we meet again
Renae Williams
October 12, 2017
Thanks for reaching out friend
Tami Palombi
October 12, 2017
Dear Kathy, Deb, and all family, So sorry. Words cannot express. All of our thoughts and prayers for your family and Chris. Respectfully with condolences, Your cousins from Silvio Henry Palombi's side of your family, Tami, Pati, Heidi, and Peter
Elizabeth Kindsfather
October 12, 2017
My condolences to everyone that knew christopher roybal,even though I didn't know him he seemed like an Incredible man who lived so much life!! I did see all the funeral cars go by earlier and so MANY MANY PEOPLE WOW! So I thought this must be that special young man that was in vegas, God even though we don't understand why he decides to bring home the young ones? The only thing that came to my mind is GOD must be short angels, and christopher was the lord's next choice!***HE TRULY WAS AN ANGEL!!
ED SLY
October 12, 2017
So very sorry for your loss. Proud to have driven your family on Monday and again today for the funeral
ED SLY
CHAUFFEUR
LaShawn Johnson
October 12, 2017
Lord Please give Debby and the family and friends strength, now and forever. May his soul rest in peace. We send our condolences. LaShawn (Ms. Shawnee) and Dyllon.
Susan Herold
October 11, 2017
Prayers and Condolences for the Family. God please Bless this family and give them peace. In Jesus name. Amen.
October 9, 2017
So sorry for your loss.
Debby Rohrer
October 9, 2017
He always had a hello and a smile when I came in for class. What a tragic loss. To his friends and family, I am very sorry this happened, and hope you are able to find comfort and peace in the memories you have of him.
October 7, 2017
Always dedicated Sailor. Proud to have served with him!
Scott Chamberland
October 7, 2017
Please accept my Deepest Sympathies
Bella
October 6, 2017
Looked like a handsome talented young man Sending love from Australia
Jim, Sandy, and Gabby Tomasura
October 6, 2017
We are so for your loss, know that your family is in out prayers.
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