Billy Roybal

Billy Frank Roybal, age 78, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2014 at Stoughton Hospital. He was born on August 29, 1936 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the son of Vidal and Mary (Gonzales) Roybal.

Billy was born and raised in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He loved his Packers, College Basketball, and all sports. He was well loved by all who had the honor to meet him. He was a great story teller. He also enjoyed playing bingo at Azura Memory Care. He married Ruth Ellen McCarthy on February 14, 1989 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, who also preceded Billy in 1998.

He is survived by his brothers, Phillip (Priscilla) Roybal, and David Roybal; sister, Mary (Maynard) Salazar; step children Tim (Terri) McCarthy, Mary (Roland Bagley) McCarthy, Nancy (Rodney) Boyes; he is also survived by his beloved grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and many other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Clara Vigil; sister, Rachel Vigil; brother, Charles Roybal.

Visitation will be held at Cress Funeral Home, 206 W. Prospect St, Stoughton, on Sunday, December 14, 2014 from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. A prayer service will be held at 2:00 p.m., led by Monsignor Gerard Healy. Billy will be laid to rest at Rosario Cemetery, in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

The family would like to thank the staff of Azura Memory Care and the Stoughton Senior Center, Stoughton Hospital and staff, Stoughton EMS, Dr. Patel, and Agrace HospiceCare for their care of Billy.