Lawrence Roybal of Silver City, NM, passed away at home on November 8, 2020, at 80 years of age. Over his lifetime, he pursued many passions and loved the outdoors. Lawrence was an avid fisherman, loved to golf, coached baseball, enjoyed games of chance, and spending time with family and friends. He was very boisterous and would light up when you entered the room. Lawrence was passionate about helping others in the community. He seemed never to meet a stranger.
Lawrence was an active member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, where he held the highest honor, the Pilgrim Degree of merit. He was also a member of the Elks Club.
He is survived by his beautiful wife, Emilie Roybal, of 58 years. His daughter Laurie and Dean Ballenger, daughter Tracy and Larry Lopez, and daughter Bonnie Roybal.
Sister Lucy Anaya, brothers Rafael Roybal, Manuel and Judy Roybal, Andrew and Juanita Roybal.
Grandchildren Lawrence and Sarah Ballenger, Megan and Matt LaDriere, Josh and Becky Ballenger, Ami and Miles Schaefer, Shane Lopez, and Zach Ballenger. Great Grandchildren include Samuel, Grace, Zoe, and Nora, plus numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents Raphael and Carolina Roybal, brothers Johnny Roybal, Ignacio Roybal, Tommy Roybal, sister Gloria Baltazar, Granddaughter Kierra Lopez, and Great Grandson Cameron LaDriere.
The family will be having a small private memorial service at this time and will have a Celebration of Life for all family and friends in 2021. Cremation has taken place at Terrazas Crematory.
Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory.
Lawrence was an active member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, where he held the highest honor, the Pilgrim Degree of merit. He was also a member of the Elks Club.
He is survived by his beautiful wife, Emilie Roybal, of 58 years. His daughter Laurie and Dean Ballenger, daughter Tracy and Larry Lopez, and daughter Bonnie Roybal.
Sister Lucy Anaya, brothers Rafael Roybal, Manuel and Judy Roybal, Andrew and Juanita Roybal.
Grandchildren Lawrence and Sarah Ballenger, Megan and Matt LaDriere, Josh and Becky Ballenger, Ami and Miles Schaefer, Shane Lopez, and Zach Ballenger. Great Grandchildren include Samuel, Grace, Zoe, and Nora, plus numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents Raphael and Carolina Roybal, brothers Johnny Roybal, Ignacio Roybal, Tommy Roybal, sister Gloria Baltazar, Granddaughter Kierra Lopez, and Great Grandson Cameron LaDriere.
The family will be having a small private memorial service at this time and will have a Celebration of Life for all family and friends in 2021. Cremation has taken place at Terrazas Crematory.
Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory.
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