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Robert Joseph "Rob" Cervantes

1971 - 2009

BORN

1971

DIED

2009

Robert Cervantes Obituary

Our loving Son, Brother, Husband and Father passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife, mother and sons on January 17, 2009. Rob was born in Torrance, California on November 3, 1971 to Robert and Rita Cervantes. Rob was the youngest child of four children. He went to military school in Southern California, eventually graduating from New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, New Mexico. Rob continued his education at University of Arizona. He came to Phoenix and completed school at the Arizona Automotive Institute in Glendale in 1996 and eventually became an automotive painter. On September 16, 2001 Rob and Raquel accepted the Lord into their life at Calvary, they married on April 20, 2002. Rob loved spending time with his boys, family and friends. He was full of life, love for the Lord and everyone he met. Rob is survived by his wife, Raquel Cervantes; children, Johnny and Jacob; Mom, Rita Cervantes; brothers, Rudy and Richard; sister, Kristie; several nieces and nephews; and Grandmother, Jennie Cervantes. Extended family, Efraim Huerta; sisters, Anna, Veronica, Rebecca; brothers, Rueben, Efraim and Ignacio. Funeral Services will be held Saturday at 11:00am, January 24, 2009 at Calvary Community Church, 12612 N. Black Canyon Highway (I-17), Phoenix, AZ. 85029. West side of I-17 (southbound access rd.) between Thunderbird & Cactus. Interment will be held at Resthaven Park Cemetery, 6290 W. Northern Ave., Glendale, AZ 85301 immediately following the services. Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Chapel, 623-974-3671. Please sign the guest book at www.dailybreeze.com/obits.

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Published by Daily Breeze on Jan. 24, 2009.

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Raquel Cervantes

February 21, 2009

Rob,
Thank you for all the love you gave me and the boys. The time we shared as a family will always remain in my heart forever. The last moments we had together as husband and wife and a father to the boys will always be in my heart forever. The last words we shared, I will never forget what you said. The last prayer we prayed as one, will always remain in my heart. Thank you babe for giving me all you had and leaving me with beautiful memories. You taught me how to love, laugh and live for the Lord and our boys. I see You in both of them everyday. Most of all thank you for leaving me a loving mother Rita (our Susie) I will always take care of her and love her as if you have never left - Love you Babe and we will all see you in Heaven soon!
Love Kel (RobsGrL)

We love you Dad!
See you soon!
Johnny and Jacob

Son, my love never ends for you!
I was so blessed to have you for such a short time. I will see you in Heaven.
Love Mom

Melissa Okuda

February 4, 2009

Raquel,
I am so sorry to hear about your husband. My prayers are with you and your family. Please know that I am always thinking of you. I miss seeing you.
God Bless you all.

Phillip Farias (NMMI)

February 2, 2009

I am very sorry for your loss. I went to school with Rob in Roswell, and will miss him dearly. God Bless.

Margaret Perez

January 30, 2009

Dearest Raquel, Johnny and Jacob~
We are so sorry about the loss of your Rob. We will definately miss his big smile, his humor and big heart. We pray for peace, strength and guidance. Much LOVE to you all~
Joseph, Margaret, Xylina, Samantha and Willy

Will "Woody" Wooder '92JC

January 27, 2009

I went to school with Rob at NMMI during 1990-92. I ran into Rob one night out with my family and he still had the same big smile he had back in school. Please accept my deepest condolences.

Rita & Larry Adamoli

January 26, 2009

Rita,
Our condolences to you and your family, we were so sorry to read of Robby's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sorrow.

Nora Yazzie

January 26, 2009

Rita & family:
For the brief time that I have known Rob thru my twin nieces, Alana & Lana, I know that he is with the Lord and helping Him prepare a place for all of us. The Lord never gives us more than we can bear and in His Name, He will comfort you. My prayers are with you and always know that Rob was a blessing to all those who knew him. His absence is only for awhile because the Lord promises us that we will all see him again. God bless you and yours and keep you in His Care.

Nancy Saiz

January 26, 2009

Rita and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Robby. Please remember we wish you strength and comfort at this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Gerald and Nancy Saiz

viana sikes

January 25, 2009

My condolences to your family. I went to school with Rob at NMMI. I will always remember him as a funny guy with a BIG heart and I DEFINITELY can't forget that BIG SMILE :) !!! Love you Rob and Ill pray for you.

Linda Okamoto

January 25, 2009

Words cannot express my deepest sorrow. My thoughts and preyers are with you and your family.

Virginia Capasso

January 25, 2009

Racquel and boys...I am so sorry for all that is happening. Rob was a wonderful man. What a blessing for you and and the boys to have had him so close to you for all those years. I know he is in heaven. I was given the book "The Shack" the day before his funeral - and I'm passing it on in his memory.

marcella bradford

January 25, 2009

Raquel,Johnny & Jacob
Our deepest condolences.
There are no words at this time to comfort you but always remember the beautifultimes you all shared and he will live in your hearts forever. God bless.

Lisa Patrick

January 24, 2009

My heart and prayers go out to you and those close to Rob. He will forever be remembered.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. mat 5:4

Nena Carrasco

January 24, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Nicola Capasso

January 24, 2009

Rob I will miss you so much........Thank you for everything, and I will see you again when I go home! You will never be forgotten....

Michael Palmer

January 23, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies. It won't be the same without Robby.

ALICELEE NEMERS

January 23, 2009

RAQUEL, MY HEART FELT SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO YOU FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR BELOVED ROB. BUT WITH YOUR LOVE FOR THE LORD I BELIEVE THAT HE WILL LOVE, SUPPORT AND GUIDE YOU, JOHNNY AND JAKE THROUGH THIS TIME OF GRIEF. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

Leticia Abarca and Family

January 23, 2009

Raquel, We are so sorry for the loss of your loved one. May God give you all his stength to help you overcome this tremendous loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God Bless you always.

Tom GRIJALVA

January 23, 2009

Rita and family,
On behalf of the Grijalva family, please accept our deepest condolences. Our prayers are with you & your family. Robbie was a great young man, his presense will be missed. He is with our Lord now and we will see him one day.

Lana Fred

January 22, 2009

Dear Cervantes Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

I went to school with Robbie at NMMI in Roswell and at U of A. We share many great memories. My favorite memories are the times when we all went camping. He had a way of putting a smile on my face. Rob was alway kind, generous, and caring all the years I knew him. He will truly be missed!

Alana Fred

January 22, 2009

To Rob's Family

My heart is filled with sadness at your loss. We will miss Rob. Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer. He was a great friend to me throughout our NMMI years and college. He had an impeccable way of always making me laugh even when times were tough. He was unselfish, kind, thoughtful and such a happy person. I'll never forget how he would imitate people just to get me to laugh when I was sad.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sherrie Nakai

January 22, 2009

Rita,
Words cannot express the sadness we all feel at this time. Rob has been like a son to me. I always remember the times at NMMI and when I use to visit with him in Tucson. He was such a beautiful person with a big contagious smile! My condolences to you and your family. My prayers are for you.
Sherrie Nakai
Shiprock, New Mexico

Lisa Wargo

January 22, 2009

To Cervantez Family
I am so sorry Raquel for your loss. Rob was a great guy and my boys loved him very much. He filled that void that my boys were missing not having their father there to play with them and Rob was such a kid at heart. He was very playful and energetic. He will be missed by our family and many others. He touched a lot of lives with his friendship. God bless you all and we keep you & your family in our prayers. Love your cuz, Lisa Wargo

Toni Davis

January 22, 2009

May god be with you at this time of sorrow, aunt Rita my heart is with you and your family i didnt know his wife or boys but im sure they are as great as he was.
Toni

Brisa Daniel

January 22, 2009

Our prayers and thoughts are with the whole family. May the Lord comfort you during these hard times. We are really going to miss you Rob. We love you!

Jr,Brisa, and Ethan Daniel

Uncle Gary & Aunt Shelia Davis

January 22, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Doreen Petrillo

January 22, 2009

Rob,
I will cherish all the memories I have of all us that we made together...we had so many fun great times together. All the laughing we have donel People should be so lucky to have the friendship we all have. I will miss your smile and great laugh and of course all the teasing you gave me over the years. I know you are looking down at us and smiling that huge smile you have! Please know my friend I am here for Your mom,Raquel, Johnny, and Jake always. You were more than a friend to me..you all are my family.
Love ya Buddie
Doreen

January 22, 2009

To the Cervantes Family and Friends,

We are very sorry for your loss and
will keep you in our hearts and prayers.

Jason & Susie Gonzalez

BECCA WILLIAMS

January 22, 2009

Raquel,
You are a princess, a princess of the king of kings and he is faithful, and he will be faithful to you and the boys. I love you my friend.
Becca

Bob and Barbara Petrillo

January 22, 2009

To the family of Rob,

We are so sorry for your loss.
We met Rob a few times.
He had a wonderful smile and seemed to be a very caring and kind person.
I'm sure he touched many peoples lives.
Our condolences and prayers to all that new and loved him.

Angela Garcia

January 22, 2009

Robbie, I am going to miss you cousin, we had alot of great memories back in the day, you were there for me when I had my son Hector 17 years ago. Cousin you will always remain in my heart as well as your family. Miss you.....

Alice Huey

January 22, 2009

I did not know Robert, but he worked with my daughter (Tammy Raymond) at Costco and she knew him. So my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this very sad time.

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