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Robin Hammelev Obituary
In 1980, Robin continued the Hammelev legacy as he became a Santa Clara County Deputy Sheriff. He was well respected and loved by his fellow deputies and staff members. He was a member of the Sheriff's Honor Guard and Crowd Control Team. He served his department and community with care, integrity and bravery. Robin retired from the Sheriff's Office in 2012 and returned as an Extra Help Deputy in 2013. He was still actively working as an Extra Help Deputy at his passing. Robin Hammelev served at the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office 41 years.
In 1986, Robin married the love of his life, Mary. Their love was evident to all who knew them. They had two children Katherine and Michael. Robin loved his children and was a devoted father. He was involved in their activities and interests. He often spoke about how proud he was of the people they had grown up to be. Daughter Katherine and husband Matt Gaxiola gave Robin the special gift of a grandson, Lucas, 2. Robin loved Lucas and played with him whenever they were together. Robin loved his family more than anything in the world.
Robin is survived by his mother Soledad(Sally), wife Mary, daughter Katherine(Matt Gaxiola), son Michael, grandson Lucas, siblings Sharon (Jake Paula), Scott, Susan, Karen (Rod Spence), Cindy (Mark Subia), Marcia (Ole Sander), Martha (Barry Smyth) and many nieces and nephews.
Robin Hammelev will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
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Geoffrey Braun
November 23, 2021
Robin was the best court security officer I ever dealt with in 49 years of representing some seriously dangerous guys in the courts of Santa Clara County. He treated everyone with firmness, yet with complete respect as well, and as a result never appeared to have any trouble in controlling the movements of inmates, even when he had charge of more than one at the same time.
He was also a perfect gentleman in every respect to everyone else whom he had dealings with. He had the respect of everyone in the criminal justice system and deservedly so. Having recently retired myself, I only belatedly learned of his untimely passing, and am deeply distresses to hear of it. I wish only the best for his loyal family, of whom he sometimes spoke fondly to me.
Jeremy D. Blank
November 9, 2021
Robin was a sweet man. I used to see him all the time in the courts, and played basketball with him in the armory. Sad to hear of his loss.
Becky Chesek
November 8, 2021
Mary, I´m so sorry for your loss. I know your marriage was so sweet and you were best friends. I´m praying for you and your family.
Steven Sanchez
November 7, 2021
My condolences to the Hammelev family, may God give you peace through this difficult time.
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John Anacleto
October 30, 2021
RIP, Robin.
Mary Jane Renz
October 30, 2021
I remember Robin so well. Always a gentleman. My heart goes out to the Hammelev family. May he rest in peace and perpetual light shine upon him. God bless you.
Barbara (Sweeney) Solmonson
October 29, 2021
My heart goes out to the Hammelev family. I had known Robin for over 40 years when I worked in Records at the S/O. Robin was kind and thoughtful, just like his dad.
Lynn Conley
October 29, 2021
Mary, I just wanted to tell you how sorry I am to hear about Robin. You both shared a wonderful life with each other. Giving you my prayers and thoughts during this time.
Loa Castro
October 28, 2021
My prays and lot goes to the Hammelev family
Karen Hagen
October 27, 2021
MRS. H., and all the kids,grandkids, ggrandkids.. and families..so sorry to hear of Robin's passing. A great guy and a great basketball player..I was just looking through all my Dad's team photos and then I saw the FB POST..HUGS TO YOU ALL...❤❤❤
Letty Camarena
October 27, 2021
My prayers are with the entire family. So sorry for your loss.
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