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JOSEPH ROYBAL Obituary

Joseph Vincent Roybal, 37, of KCMO, passed away July 24, 2011. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Wed., at the Sebbeto Funeral Home, burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Friends may call 3-8 p.m., Tuesday, at the Sebbeto Funeral Home. Please omit flowers. Joseph was born and raised in KCMO. He worked as a restaurant manager for many years. Joe is survived by his mother and step-father, Mary & Frank Hicks; Father, Lupe M. Roybal; brothers and sisters: Darin & Jeanne Hicks, Shannon Romig, Tony & Darlene Hicks, Kristina Boucher, Veronica Roybal, Lupe Michael Roybal II.; grandmother, Mary Roybal; aunts Rebecca & Alice; plus many nephews, nieces, cousins, and many friends. Joe was loved by all & will be greatly missed by all who knew & loved him. (Arr.: Sebbeto Funeral Home, family owned and operated, (816) 221-4400)

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Published by Kansas City Star from Jul. 25 to Jul. 26, 2011.

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Frank Hicks

July 21, 2025

I miss my son
Poppa Frank

Joe Sherrick

July 19, 2025

You are missed by many Joe

Joe Sherrick

July 19, 2024

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Alice Moroso

July 19, 2023

Miss my handsome nephew. I know he is in Heaven with his grandparents.

Aunt Alice Roybal-Moroso

July 19, 2012

Joe has been missed by our family so much, especially at family gatherings. He had a sense of style with his clothing, jewelry, and his inherited Roybal laughter. My brother has missed his son and their weekly outings together. Love you, Joe.

September 26, 2011

Dear Mary

I can't believe what we just learned; Charlie and I just heard about your son Joe; I started to cry; Charlie and I are in shock what a great kid and man he was; you raised him great; what a doll! I don't even know what to say; speaking for Charlie and me we are honored that we knew Joe; Please except our sympathy; and remember he will never be forgotten;

Sandi&Steve Griffin

September 25, 2011

Mary and Frank, To say I'm sorry for your loss, seems to be such empty words. I know there is such a deep hurt that there are no words to say to make it any better. We lost Steves Daughter 18 years ago. She was 20 years old. We just wanted both of you to know that Mary, you were a wonderful mother. Frank you were a wonderful step-dad. Please remember he will never ever be gone because he holds that place in your heart that only he can fill. Our prayers are with you both

Marci Miller

September 3, 2011

Dear Mary,
I was shocked and saddened to hear the news about Joey. May God give you strength and comfort at this trying time. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Your friend, Marci

loretta & mary peeler & clark

August 30, 2011

dear friend, we are so sorry to hear about your loss. our thoughts are with you. love loretta and mary

Jim and Rose Patterson

August 4, 2011

Mary and Frank,
Words can't express how sorry we are for your loss! He may be gone but never forgotten. I will always remember how friendly he was to me and especially how good his food was, a great cook.

LaDonna Sanders

August 2, 2011

Mary, Frank, and family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your son. There aren't words to express.... Our hearts are with you.

Mike and DeEtta McAlister

July 31, 2011

Frank and Mary,

We were so sorry to hear about your loss. Joe was a great Guy and will be missed. Our prayers are with you.

Eddie Castro

July 30, 2011

Lupe and Mary,

My sincere condolences to you and your family for the loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
I remember when he was just a little whipper snapper coming in to Don Bosco.
May God bless you all. (Hey Lupe)

Anita Cammisano

July 29, 2011

Lupe, I know you are going through so many emotions, may God wrap his loving arms around all of you. You and I will continue on and Joe is with God now.

July 28, 2011

Mary and Frank
What a shock. Sorry to see an end of a life of a young and vibrant individual. Our prayers for him and his family
Alfonso and Jill Martinez

Patricia Risalvato-Edmonds

July 28, 2011

Mary, I am so sorry for your loss. The loss of a child is always so hard to comprehend. I pray that God gives your family strength and hope at such a difficult time. My heart goes out to your family and you are all in my prayers

espinosa family

July 28, 2011

deepest sympathy...

rebecca espinosa-moreno

July 28, 2011

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

Steve Lipari

July 27, 2011

"People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel"

jimmie willis

July 27, 2011

Mary and Frank,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. We know how very much Mary loved Joe and want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you comfort and strength during this most difficult time. With sympathy and love, Jimmie, Debbie and Julie Willis

Ron Petit

July 27, 2011

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Goldie Arnold

July 26, 2011

My heart is heavy for your loss Mary. I will miss Joe's laugh, beautiful smile and all his kisses! Peace be with you, Frank, Krissy and family.

Toni Giordano

July 26, 2011

Mary, I am so sorry to hear about your son's passing. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Joe Polito

July 26, 2011

Mary and Lupe,

I am so sorry to hear about the death of your son. I will keep both the Hicks and Roybal families in my prayers. Joe Polito and family

Rodney Soptic

July 26, 2011

My condolences go out to Joe's family and friends. May he rest in peace and not be forgotten.

July 26, 2011

Mike,

I am so sorry to read the sad news. I am thinking of you and your family.

Pam Lindsay

From my heart

July 26, 2011

I wish I could hear your voice again. Tell you all the things I should have told you years ago. Tell you there are brighter days. Love you Joe.

Dee Shelton

July 26, 2011

Mary -
I am so very sorry for your loss of your precious son. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Larry & Sandy Kindall

July 26, 2011

We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you both.

Vince & Vickie Evola

July 26, 2011

We were so sorry to hear about Joe, we pray that God can help you thru this time of sorrow and grieving. Frank and Mary we will keep you in our prayers and thoughts.

Don Scaro

July 26, 2011

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

Maria Valenti

July 26, 2011

I have lost my best friend. I will miss you so much. We were all going to grow old together. It's rare to stay friends like we did since childhood. You, Kat and I went through so much together. I will never forget you or that famous dance move! I love you.

Tam Bayless

July 26, 2011

I celebrate Joe's life, I love and miss him.. The earth will not be the same without him

Carl Butler

July 26, 2011

I just wanted to say how much your family has grown to mean to Pastor Sharon and I. Know that we will be praying for you during this time, and that we love you all very much.

Pastor Carl

Raenell Borgeson

July 26, 2011

Words can not express the sympathy I feel for you. Joe was beautiful person. Your in my thoughts and prayers.

Kathy Valenti

July 26, 2011

Joe,

I lost a brother. I wish I could be there. You were such a big part of my life. I have and will always love you. It;s just too soon for you to be gone. You were going to push me around in my wheelchair when I got older :) LOL Now you will be watching over and smiling down on me. I love you Joe forever xoxoxoxo Kathy Valenti

Caroline Chapman- Magruder

July 26, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with your family.. Joe you were such a nice person, with a wonderful smile.. May you rest in peace.

Stephanie Quisenberry

July 26, 2011

Mary, I am so very sorry for your loss. Please take comfort that Joe is in God's loving arms. Take care.

William Growney

July 26, 2011

I will miss joe very much we were very close for years then lost touch and had just started to connect on facebook i will always keep his friendship in my heart my heart goes out to mary and his family

Gigi Bills

July 26, 2011

Mary,
I'm speechless and numb. Over the years, our friendship became a family. Joe was a part of our family and we will miss him tremendously. His laugh, his smile, and all the great times we had togehter. He was all about fun. My prayers, thoughts and love go out to all of you. May you be blessed and find comfort in years to come and always remember the good times. May God's blessings be with you always.

Love you,your best friend and sister
Gigi Bills

Julie Sharpe

July 26, 2011

Just got word through my mother and we wanted to give Shannon and her family our deepest condolences. Shannon was my best friend in high school and I want to be there to support her and her family through this difficult time. God bless.

July 26, 2011

I'm so sorry for your loss, god bless your family.

Rick and Shelly McQuillen

July 26, 2011

I'm so sorry for your loss, god bless your family.

Rick and Shelly McQuillen

July 26, 2011

Joe was my dear friend. He and I were like brothers and we were similar in many ways. I think his mother Mary and my sister Julie would agree. He always made me smile. My memories will be treasured. I will miss him everyday. I pray peace is with him as he moves on.

July 26, 2011

Joe was a dear friend. We were similar in so many ways as I'm sure his mother and my sister would agree. I considered him my brother and my memories of him will be treasured. I will miss Joe everyday and I pray he goes on in peace.
Brent (Radar) Estep

Kathy Moerschel

July 26, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am very sorry for your loss. Joe was always so full of life and laughter, he will be greatly missed.

Frank Hicks

July 26, 2011

My son Joe. I can't believe you have gone before me,
it's not suppose to be that a parent outlives his child.
I will truly miss you.
the hurt your mother feels is tearing me up.
you and I didn't always get along but what father and son do.
but I remember all the times you were around laughing and playing around,
as we went through the pictures today, to get them ready for the DVD,
I saw the little boy, the teenager and the man, that I watch grow
and all the memories
I love you son
poppa Frank

Lisa (Capra) Franklin

July 25, 2011

I'm so sorry for your loss. I have very fond childhood memories growing up down the northend and hanging out with Joe and the girls. Way too young. The family is in my prayers

Tina Compos-Miele

July 25, 2011

One thing I've always remembered about Joe is his beautiful smile and funny laugh. He was such a fun person to be around....very entertaining. His family will definitely be in my prayers.

Joe & Judy Sherrick

July 25, 2011

Our love and prayers go out to Mary and Frank Hicks for their untimely loss.
Judy and I loved Joe and will miss the laughs and fun times We had together,
We will never forget you Joe, you are loved more than you could have possibly known.

Alice Roybal Moroso

July 25, 2011

My nephew Joe will truly be missed by our family. I cannot express the sorrow our family is feeling.
Several fond memories of Joe is that he took me twice to a Meatloaf concert. I don't know who had more fun, me or Joe who was laughing at his Aunt Alice going "crazy" over Meatloaf. I will truly miss my nephew. I continue to pray that my brother, Joe's father, and Mary, Joe's mother, find comfort and peace in the arms of God.

Mary Daugherty

July 25, 2011

I Love you "Baby Joe"

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