Robert Tellez

A rosary is scheduled for 7 pm, Thursday, April 3, 2014 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel for Robert Frank Tellez, 70, who passed away Monday, March 31, 2014 in Roswell. Roswell Veterans Honor Guard will conduct military services.

Robert was born February 11, 1944 in Roswell, NM to Frank Tellez and Lala Arias Tellez. Both preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by his brother Ralph Tellez and brotherinlaw Leo Carrillo, Sr.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of fortythree years Eva Tellez of the family home in Roswell sons Robert Jeff Tellez Richard Hill and wife Crystal, Isaac Montoya and his daughters Breanne and Zayanna sisters Bonnie Lenture and husband Bill and Delia Ventura brotherinlaw Eddie Carrillo and wife Dianne Mando Carrillo and wife Becky Alfred Carrillo and wife Dolores and Pete Carrillo and wife Dillie sisterinlaw Crusita Carrillo two grandchildren Jacob Tellez and Kaitlyn Tellez nephews Ralph Jr, Frank, Mike, Pat, Donnie and Michael and niece Michelle. Also surviving him are his four legged babies Tara, Nina, Chiquita, Jasmine, Monster, Lou and Sophie.

Robert had a degree in business administration with a minor in marketing he worked for NM DOT for over twentyfive years as an equipment manager. Robert served as a Sergeant in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was an avid hunter. He had a title in Championship Boxing that appeared in the Roswell Daily Record. Robert was a fair man, never held a grudge against anyone. He loved working on his vehicles and spending time at his second home in Ruidoso where he liked to feed the deer.

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