With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather Salome Roybal, who lived a remarkable 96 years. He was a proud Korean War Veteran, and a hardworking man whose life was defined by dedication, perseverance, and a love for family.

At a young age, he answered the call to serve his country during the Korean War, proudly serving the United States Military. His service reflected the courage, strength, and sense of duty that would remain with him throughout his life.

Following his military service, he began a long and dedicated career as a truck driver for Navajo Freight which then became ABF Freight, where he worked faithfully for 38 years before retiring. Never one to sit idle for long, he continued serving his community by becoming a school bus driver, where he retired after 20 years.

More than his years of service and hard work, he will be remembered for the life he built, the family he loved, and the legacy he leaves behind. He was a man of another generation, one who understood the value of hard work, sacrifice, and keeping his word. His life was an example of strength and the lessons he taught will continue to live on through his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and future generations. He will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

May he rest in eternal peace. He will forever be loved, remembered, and missed.

Salome was preceded in death by his loving wife Feloniz; his parents Fernandez and Estefanita Roybal, brothers Arturo Roybal and Arcenio Roybal; sisters Nicolasa Gutierrez, Teorita Vigil, Refunita Cantu and Cleofas Roybal. He is survived by his sister Vangie Lovato; children John Roybal and wife Monica, Ruby Chavez, Judy Najera, Terry Roybal and wife Mary, Sylvia Roybal and companion Fabian. Grandchildren Adrian Roybal, Jonathan Roybal and companion Yvonne, Angel Hatt and husband Derrick, Tobias Roybal and companion Brittney, Anthony Roybal and companion Aubrey, Ivan Chavez and companion Domenica, Jessica Najera and companion Jose, Amanda Labombard and companion Mike, Nicole Pena and husband Jerome, Renee Roybal, Shayna Roybal and companion Andrew, Rachael Baker and husband Michael, Aaron Albright, DeAndra Garcia and wife Clarissa, Sariah Gonzales and fiancé Josue. Great Grandchildren Jerome, Ariana, Layla, Julian, Shawn, Jonathan Jr, Robert, Paul, Angelique, Emiliana, Ayva, Ezekiel and Rylie.

There will be a Viewing on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 9:00 am in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel at the DeVargas Funeral Home in Espanola, NM. A Rosary will be recited at 9:30 am, followed by a Celebration of Life Service to begin at 10:30 am. Burial will be held at 2:00 pm at the Santa Fe National Cemetery 

Serving the family as Pallbearers, Anthony Roybal, Jerome Pena, Andrew Jaramillo, Ivan Chavez, Tobias Roybal and Josue Cruz.

The family of Salome Roybal has entrusted the care of their loved one to the staff of DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the beautiful Espanola Valley. 505-747-7477