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Roberto Caldera Obituary
April 26, 1940 - October 10, 2022
Blythewood, South Carolina - Roberto Caldera, 82, of Blythewood, SC passed away at his home October 10, 2022. He was born April 26, 1940 in El Paso, Texas to Francisco and Magdalena (Armendariz) Caldera. Roberto honorably retired from the United States Army as a Command Sergeant Major after 27 years of service and after 16 years of service from the Richland County Sheriff's Department. Roberto had a passion for the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and reading. But most of all, Roberto especially loved spending time with his family.
Roberto is survived by his daughters, Mersini (Sonny) Chavis, Demetra Caldera, and one granddaughter, Alyssia (Chris) Jay. He is also survived by daughters, Selina (J. Ross) Pepper, one son, Richey (Kelly) Caldera and one grandson, Dakota Caldera. In addition to his children, he is survived by sisters, Josie Russ, Magdalena Rodriguez, and Maria Dolores Caldera along with his beloved dog, Daisy.
Roberto is preceded in death by his parents, his brother and his beloved wife Mersini.
Mr. Caldera will have a visitation for family and friends on Thursday, October 13, 2022 from 6pm until 8pm at the Thompson Funeral at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Columbia SC. Roberto will also have a funeral service on Friday, October 14, 2022 at 2pm at the Thompson Funeral Home at Greenlawn Memorial Park. A graveside service with full military honors will follow at Serenity Gardens Cemetery immediately following the funeral service on Friday.
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Mike Garbacz
April 10, 2023
We were in the same platoon in Vietnam. He was my best buddy and a great soldier and a great man.
Mike & Carole
October 14, 2022
We were blessed to know Robert and could not have ask for a better neighbor. He made me a better person just by being Robert . (Good Man) We are so sad and will always miss our friend.
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