Roger Joseph Esquibel

November 28, 2020

Roger Joseph Esquibel, 77, of Pueblo, Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on November 28, 2020. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Estevan and Celia Esquibel; daughter, Bernadette Esquibel; and son in law, Aaron Gallegos. He is survived by his daughters, Claudine Gallegos, Jenny (Ben V) Mestas, and Renee (Jorge) Garcia; grandchildren, Jackie, Manuel, Ashley, Noah and Ezra; great grandchildren: Nathaniel, Gabriel, Kiana, Emilio, and Jocelyn; siblings: Rose, Michael, Connie and Darla; special companion, ex wife, Bernice; god Daughter, Melanie; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; extended family and friends. Roger graduated from Centennial High in1962 and he was proud to be called a Bulldog. Roger joined the Navy in 1964 and was a proud Vietnam Veteran. Roger retired after 40 years of working at the Colorado State Hospital as a Psych Tech. He was a proud member of several organizations, Lifetime member of VFW post #61 holding several local and state chairs. Cooties Pub tent #7, Fraternal order of Eagles, Knights of Columbus, earning his 4th degree Knight and BPOE lodge 701. He enjoyed Bingo, Bowling, watching baseball and many other activities. Roger loved all of his family but he had a special place in his heart for his Boys, Manuel, Noah, Nathaniel, EJ, Gabriel, and little Emilio, he was always making sure that they always had a haircut and didn’t go without. He will be forever missed. Viewing, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Wednesday, in rotations of 5 person, 15 minute increments. Please call Romero’s at 719-583-1313 to schedule a time. Private Family Service with Live stream through Facebook at Romero Family Funeral Home, Pueblo and YouTube at Romero Family Funeral Home Pueblo, 3:00 pm, Wednesday