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Cindy Roybal Obituary

CINDY WILLARD ROYBAL Cindy Willard Roybal, 57, passed away on May 28, 2014 in Santa Fe, NM after a difficult battle with breast cancer. She was born on January 6, 1957 in Espanola, NM to Frank and Ruth Willard. She graduated from McCurdy High School in 1975, then attended Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX where she received her undergraduate degree in History. She later received her Masters degree in Education at the College of Santa Fe. She spent the past twenty years working in the Pojoaque School District as a teacher and a mentor to thousands of students. She is survived by her two daughters Risa Roybal and Alegra Roybal, her previous husband Luis Roybal, her sister Anita Briscoe, Anita's husband John Briscoe, her brother Steve Willard, Steve wife Kim Willard, nephews Robin, Eli, Teo, Schuyler Willard, and also her previous mother-in-law Sally Roybal. She also leaves her cherished pups Beau, Bailey, Joey and Holly. She is preceded in death by her mother Ruth Willard and her father Frank Willard. Memorial Service will be on Sunday June 8, 2014 2pm-4pm at the Ben Lujan Gymnasium at the Pojoaque Valley High School. For more information or donations please contact PVMS (505)455-2238. Cindy's family would like to thank all of her friends for everything

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Published by Santa Fe New Mexican from Jun. 4 to Jun. 5, 2014.

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Melinda Townsend

March 26, 2015

Cindy was my first real friend as we met in Mrs. Medina's kindergarten program. The Willard home was my second home until we moved to Santa Fe. We played, shared secrets, laughed, cried and fought. We lost touch after we moved and I only now found this obituary as I was trying to find Cindy. My deepest condolences to Anita and Steve. Peace and Prayers

June 11, 2014

Cindy was so much fun! She will be missed by so many of her friends. My prayers are with all the family.

Naomi Patton

Denise Martinez

June 10, 2014

Alegra and Risa,

I am so sorry to hear about Cindy. She was a beautiful lady and will live forever in your hearts.. You were both so blessed to have a wonderful Mother!She is now in peace w/out any suffering and I'm sure my mom Dianne(Queenie) as your mom called her are now together again in Heaven! Your Mom was always so good to us and will forever be remembered!

Lori Parson

June 7, 2014

My prayers are with you all. Cindy was my cousin and I have wonderful memories of us visiting together during summer vacations. Alegra, Risa, Anita, & Steve I'm so sorry and sad we have lost touch. Please know I am grieving along with you. I hope and pray you will know God's healing touch. His strength and peace be with you.
Love & Prayers, Lori Parson

Paula Castillo

June 6, 2014

Dear Steve, I am so deeply sorry for your loss, Cindy was a truly special and I will never forget the moments we shared.The memory of a good person is a blessing. Cindy was a wonderful human being. I wish you peace and healing.

Donna Ross

June 6, 2014

She raised wonderful daughters and mentored many more through her profession. My prayers are with your family.

Barbara Roybal

June 6, 2014

From our days at McCurdy to the days at Pojoaque, you have left a legacy that will not be forgotten. Deepest sympathy to your family and friends.

Elaine Archuleta

June 5, 2014

You were an awesome coworker. Rest in peace., Cindy. My condolences to her family.

Pueblo of Pojoaque Boys & Girls Club

June 5, 2014

Our deepest sympathy to Alegra and all of the Roybal family. You will forever be in our prayers. May God bless all of your during this time.

Vern and Chrissy Akes

June 4, 2014

Thoughts are with Anita, Steve and their families. Many fond memories with the Willard's.

Peter Madrid

June 4, 2014

You will be missed, my dear friend.

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