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ROBERT BUSTAMANTE Obituary

Robert Bustamante Dec. 21, 1967- June 11, 2012 Resident of Hayward & Napa He worked for GCX Co. for 19 years. Robert was strong in his faith and his dedication to his family. He was a peaceful loving man. He is survived by his wife Cristela Bustamante OF Napa, CA, mother Helen Bustamante Araiza, Hayward, CA. Brothers; Jesse Collins and Daryl Bustamante. Sisters; Alicia Bustamante, Anetta Studebaker, Dina Bustamante and Susie Araiza. Aunts & Uncles; Jim and Jeannie Ortiz, Maria Ortiz, Sam & Corinne Casas, Gloria Martin. Nieces and Nephews; Suzanna Avalos, Vannessa Moreno, Peter Moreno, Phillip Moreno, and Selena Bustamante. He has many nieces, nephews and cousins. Robert is preceded in death by his father; Jesus E. Bustamante, brother; Jesse Bustamante, uncles Robert and Louis Ortiz. His family would like to give a special thanks to his cousin Edward Alcantar and GCX Company for their help during this time. Visitation: Monday June 18th 5-8 p.m. Funeral Service: Tuesday June 19th at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Angels, 1051 Harder Rd in Hayward. Burial to follow at Holy Angels Sepulchre Cemetery, Hayward.

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Published by Inside Bay Area on Jun. 17, 2012.

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John Kutulas

July 3, 2013

I just came across Roberts Obituary and I was saddened to hear of his passing. I was a contractor that would go to GCX weekly and Robert was always most helpful. He was amazing at what he did and was truly a great person. I am honored that I was able to work with him.

DaONE and Only Nita Velazquez

June 26, 2012

I'm always going to remember that TRUELY SINCERE HANDSOME SMILE OF YOURS!! and how you always made me smile! I sure wish I could of been there Sunday before you left! But I know your at peace now my friend.... Until we meet again ROB<3 always in my heart!

DaONE and Only Nita Velazquez

June 26, 2012

I'm always going to remember that TRUELY SINCERE HANDSOME SMILE OF YOURS!! and how you always made me smile! I sure wish I could of been there Sunday before you left! But I know your at peace now my friend.... Until we meet again ROB<3 always in my heart!

Your neices & nephews. They luv u so much.

June 26, 2012

Mom making toast to you her only son, a good son you were.

June 26, 2012

Cousin Edward, sisters An-etta, Lisa. Brothers Ricky & Daryl and me sister Susie. We luv u.

June 26, 2012

These ladies miss u & luv u!

June 26, 2012

More photos of our last day with u, We bought u lots of company on your last day.

June 26, 2012

Moms house the day before u past. Happy u had a house full and enjoyed everyones company.

June 26, 2012

All who luvs u..Cheers

June 26, 2012

Cheers to you Robert, we all luv u and we're bleesed to have had u in our lives.

June 26, 2012

We filled moms house up the day before u passed, im so happy u had a great last day brother. This is only 1/2 of the company we had in moms house.

June 26, 2012

Shelli G

June 24, 2012

I'm very fortunate to have re-connected with you when we did. I treasure our talks and your ability to make me laugh when I needed it. May you rest in peace and know that I'm blessed that I have another Angel looking down on me!!! xoxoxo :)

Amy Alvarez Miranda

June 24, 2012

My deepest condolences to the Bustamante family. Robert was a one in a million!!! He will be truly missed!! I'm thankful that I got to see him that Sunday at the house. He is gone but will never be forgotten <3 Forever in my heart he will be. He was loved by many!!! RIP ROBERT <3

Ron Caywood

June 23, 2012

I will miss you and my boys will miss you. Thank you for caring and taking the time.

Your Loving Wife Crissy & BooBoo BUSTAMANTE

June 23, 2012

Hi Babe, your family is right you can REST from all the pain & sorrow you kept in your heart.... It was a bitter sweet moment to see you leave with Jesus Christ and his Angels; Also a sense of closure for me and my family to be able to see you laid to rest next to your father and uncle! Its been entirely way too long since you have had a chance to reunite with your Daddy, that makes my heart at ease... I can comfortably share you with the Lord and all who are in heaven with you... Until we meet again, I will always Love and Cherish you Robert and I ask God to bless and protect your family and mine! After all, Like you always said :
" Love each Other and Get Along " cause " God is Love"

Susie Araiza

June 22, 2012

Im so happy your were laid to rest in a peaceful way. A private moment, just with us your family & a few close friends and GCX. Brother you are so loved and will be so missed. Im so sorry this is the only way you could be free and at peace..Luv your big sista Susie.

Alicia Bustamante

June 22, 2012

My brother was laid to rest today! I know what your wishes were brother and I will make Sure they will be honored. I want to say thank you to GCX for everything it was a blessing. To all are family and friends thank you for all coming together and showing are love for Robert. Brother your forever in are hearts we will miss you dearly! I love you brother! Your Lil sister Lisa

Crissy Bustamante

June 21, 2012

Lots of Love and Many Thank You's to Charles Woodson, Rick and Bridgette Ruiz of TwentyFour Wines, GCX Corporation, and Uncle Sergio Garza, and Aunt Helen Garza and Familia for making my husband Robert Bustamante's funeral beautiful with all the flowers and arrangements your gracious hearts provided to make his day that more memorable ... Thank You from my heart to all of yours ! God Bless

Melissa Zaragoza

June 21, 2012

Uncle Robert, You were always so kind and so happy. I have been thinking of all the great memories with you. My favorite memory would have to be when I spent the weekend with you and cristy. Cruising in the mustang, blaring my new nelly cd to go pick up papa joes pizza.:)we all miss you.May you rest in peace.

Sumer Cheever

June 21, 2012

Uncle Robert, our family misses you very much you meant a lot to all of us. We will meet soon we miss you uncle Robert :( come back to us!

Cristela Bustamante

June 20, 2012

To my wonderful husband Robert, that i cry every day & night for,,,,,I wish i were with you in Heaven too....I can't live without you baby.....come back to me Robert. love your wife always & 4ever xoxoxo

Regina Stokes

June 20, 2012

I am so sorry i could not make it. I wanted to say a final goodbye. You were a big part of my life. Rest in piece Robert.

Mark Baysa

June 19, 2012

May you Rest in Peace Bobby, You will be missed.

stefanie collins

June 19, 2012

May you rest in peace

Tasha &Dionna Ruiz

June 18, 2012

Words alone cannot express our sympathy or pain.I want to offer sincere condolences to the Bustamante family.He will truly be missed and never forgotten.

jesse collins

June 18, 2012

"memory's is away of holding on to the things you love, the things you are , the things you never want to lose" Rest in peace Robert give dad a hug for me.

Juanita Velazquez

June 17, 2012

Wow...Robert I still can't believe your gone! :-( I will cherish the memories we all have from back in the days!! You were always the sweetest young man in our crowd! Always will be alive in my heart! Rest in peace my friend til we meet again!!

Gloria Martin

June 17, 2012

I'm sorry that I didn't realize the pain you were in. Please know that you are loved and will always be in our hearts forever.

alicia bustamante

June 17, 2012

brother its so hard to for me to understand what has happened. i wish i could of reached out and helped you. im so loss for words i just want you to know the you were best's brother a sister could have. im going to dearly miss you! i promise to take care of mom! i love you brother! until we meet again may you RIP! your lil sister lisa

Rodina Bustamante-Bearden

June 17, 2012

right now I am at a loss for words. I have mixed emotions. I feel saddened, sick to my stomache, and heart broke. I never really knew robert, When we were kids we played together and spent time together but that all changed forever when our parents died. Forever separated from then on. Robert you were a very handsome man, you looked like dad, and Daryl and Jesse. Your smile was amazing, it just lit up your whole face, in all the pictures I have seen of you. I know you and Lisa were very close ... and Susie, as well. I am so sorry for their loss. My heart truly breaks for them. For your wife and children, I feel their pain, and I am so sorry.

Peter Jolivette

June 17, 2012

Robert you were more like a brother to me then a co- worker. You will truly be missed but not forgotten. Rest in peace, your brother in Jesus, Pete.

Suzanna Avalos

June 17, 2012

I remember I always said you were my hero... And you always will be. I love you forever an more uncle Robert I will forever miss you. You are gone but not forgotten . Rest in peace.

June 17, 2012

Condolences to the Bustamante/Araiza families at this time.....our prayers are with you. Rest in Peace Robert.....

Veronica Frausto and Family (Reno NV)

Reyna Haddad

June 17, 2012

I only got to meet Robert one time but my mother knew him years ago and said he was one of the sweetest men she had ever known and during our brief visit the night before his passing that certainly seemed to be true.God bless Robert and watch over his family during this very difficult time <3

Rick Ruiz

June 17, 2012

Thank You for sharing your love with my sister and our Family. going to miss you Brother!

Ruiz Family

Margie Zapata + Family

June 17, 2012

Robert will be truly missed by my family. He would always drop by when in Hayward just to see how we were doing. He had such a loving and gently spirit and I will truly miss him forever. I watched him grow from a boy to the great man that he became. GOD be with you now and say hello to my mother as she loved you too.

June 17, 2012

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Bustamante and Araiza families at this time, we are truly sorry for your loss and we pray that God gives you the peace and comfort you all need to get you through this sad time. Rest in Peace dear Robert....you will never be forgotten.

Veronica,Panama and Vanessa

Margarita Nieves

June 17, 2012

To my Dear Brother Robert you were so full of life I wish I could seen you. I wish my mom would told me you went by the house I would of went and kicked with you. but change of plans our God has called you home your going to be missed dearly my brtoher I will alway will remember all the good time we had at home house. R.I.P Robert

Vanessa Moreno

June 17, 2012

Unk robert we finna miss u so much ....alwayz n foeva n our memories

SUSIE ARAIZA

June 17, 2012

I LUV U AND MISS U SO MUCH BROTHER, THIS JUS ISNT RIGHT. RIP. FLY WITH THE ANGELS

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