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Mike Roberts Obituary

Roberts, Mike F.



Mike F. Roberts aka "The Voice of The Lobos", 83, longtime resident of Albuquerque, returned to his Heavenly Father on September 13, 2016.



He is survived by his children, Scott Roberts and wife, Joy, Becky Roberts and husband, Robert Powell, Kasey Roberts and wife, Anena, and Keely Heninger and husband, Erik; 15 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sister, Betty Covington; and niece, nephew and extended family members. Mike was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Justin Clayne Heninger; and his children's mother.



Mike was best known as "The Golden Voice of The Lobos" for 41 years. He honorably served his country with the United States Air Force during the Korean War as an Airborne Radio Operator. Most importantly, he was a loving father and grandfather for 61 years and will always be remembered as a humble and just man.



Friends may visit from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at the Wise Pies Arena aka The Pit, 1111 University Blvd SE. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, September 26, 2016, 11:00 a.m., at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 8130 Sage Road SW, 87121. Mike will be laid to rest at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for Mike at

www.FrenchFunerals.com.



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Published by Albuquerque Journal on Sep. 18, 2016.

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Cathy Powers

March 17, 2017

So very sad when I found out of Mikes passing, he was a lovely man in so many ways.

Judy C' De Baca

September 25, 2016

Your voice will echo through the halls and locker rooms of your beloved Pit and Lobo Football stadium for all time, Mike. Say hi to Bob and Norm!

Katherine Leann Ladd

September 25, 2016

I'm so sad, I just now found out about Mr. Roberts passing - I listened to him for many years - he had such a distinctive voice and was so personable!!!!

Thoughts, prayers and blessings to his family and friends!!

RIP Mr. Roberts, you will be sorely missed!!!!

Mike's Birthday card 2015

Teri Maclennan

September 23, 2016

Becky and Bobby--please know that your entire family is in our prayers. Thanks for sharing your Dad with all the 770 KKOB listeners! Mike was a great man. Teri and Brian Maclennan

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25

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

The Wise Pies Arena aka The Pit

1111 University Blvd SE, NM

Sep

26

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

8130 Sage Road SW, NM

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1111 University Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102

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