Roberto was born on May 21, 1946, in Madera, Chihuahua, Mexico, to Cesario Tena Millan and Mauricia Garcia.
Throughout his life, Roberto found immense joy in simple pleasures. Whether savoring delicious meals, embarking on scenic drives, admiring the grace of horses, or capturing timeless moments through photos, he lived each day with gratitude. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Roberto is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years, Martha Tena, and their five children: Ida Marie Tena and her husband Fernando Fierro of Artesia, NM; Patricia Rincon and her husband Javier Rincon of Deming, NM; Martha Tena Romero and her husband Ernesto Romero of Deming, NM; Rolando Tena and his wife Cristina Saenz of Deming, NM; and Fred Tena and his wife Sandra Lopez of Chihuahua, Mexico. Roberto also leaves behind sixteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren, who will carry forward his legacy of love and kindness.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Cesario Tena Millan and Mauricia Garcia, as well as three brothers, Ricardo, Ramiro, and Pedro Tena, and two sisters, Edelmira Tena Vega and Victoria Tena.
A visitation will be held on Monday, February 12, 2024, from 5-7 pm at Terrazas Funeral Chapels. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at 12 noon at Terrazas Funeral Chapels, officiated by Pastor Armando Saucedo. Following the service, Roberto will be laid to rest at Mountain View Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers are Fernando Fierro, Javier Rincon, Ernesto Romero, Rolando Javier Tena, Joshua Tena, Fred Tena, Xzavier Enciso, and Diego Romero, with Rolando Tena as honorary pallbearer.
Roberto's legacy of love, kindness, and joy will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. May he rest in eternal peace, reunited with his loved ones who have gone before him.
Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels.