Robert Louis Huerta

Funeral Information

Home: Madera, CA
Date of Death: January 13, 2012
Place of Birth: Madera, CA
Birthdate: January 27, 1948
Age: 63
Funeral Service: Friday, January 20, 2012 10:00 AM Jay Chapel, Madera, CA
Visitation: Thursday, January 19, 2012 2:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Jay Chapel, Madera, CA
Interment: Arbor Vitae Cemetery, Madera, CA

Biography

Mr. Robert Louis Huerta of Madera passed away peacefully January 13, 2012 at the age of 63 at home surrounded by his family. Robert was a member of the New Harvest Christian Fellowship Church in Madera and worked for the Madera Unified School District in the Maintenance Department for 20 yrs. He also was a veteran of the U.S. Army and enlisted in Jan 1968 at Fort Lewis, Washington and served one year of Active duty in Vietnam with the 5th Battalion, 9th Artillery and the 5th Infantry Division. He returned to Fort Lewis in August of 1969 and was given an Honorable Discharge. Robert was a devoted family man and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and was considered a jack of all trades.

Robert was predeceased by his parents Luis and Fraulina Huerta and his brothers David Garcia and Moses Bernal.

He is survived by his loving wife of 39 yrs Gloria, his sons Robert Alex Huerta and his wife Irma and Lawrence Louis Huerta and his wife Veronica, and his daughter Donna Marie Huerta all of Madera. Also surviving are his brothers John Huerta of Fresno, Dan, Steve and Jesse Huerta of Madera, Paul Garcia of AZ and Leo Garcia of New Orleans, LA, his sisters Alice Anderson of Santa Clarita, Ruth Salazar of Madera and Mary Louise Torres of San Antonio, TX and his grandchildren Moses, Isaiah, Alisha, Kristina and Lawrence Jr.

The Huerta family would like to give a special thank you to Optimal Hospice for the wonderful and loving care that was given to Robert especially Greg, Mika and Tess.

Visitation will be Thursday, January 19, 2012 from 2-6 with an evening service at 6:00 PM at Jay Chapel.

A Funeral Service will be held Friday, January 20, 2012 at 10:00 AM at Jay Chapel with interment to follow at Arbor Vitae Cemetery in Madera.


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Jay Chapel 2012-01-16 22:51:45
Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
Sara (Noe) Thomas 2012-01-17 20:47:26
Gloria-On behalf of the Mother Baby Dept here at Madera Community we are VERY SORRY for the loss of Robert. May the family find PEACE in knowing that he is no longer suffering. On a personal note- Gloria & Donna I am VERY sorry to hear that your family is suffering at this time- your family was a HUGE supoort to mine at one time when were attending NHCF together & I pray that you are COMFORTED with GOD'S PEACE as WE know that Bobby is with THE LORD!!! May your hurting hearts one day- SOON- be FILLED with AMAZING memories & may your TEARS be replaced with SMILES!!! GOD BLESS everyone of you!!! <3
Esther Flores 2012-01-18 12:10:28
My prayers and thoughts are with you Lawrence. Though I did not know your dad personally, I believe your dad was just as kind and gentle as I know you to be. Pastor John and Steve; my heart grieves for your loss as well. I have only known the Huerta family to be so gentle in words....my prayers are with you all.
Rosalinda Martinez 2012-01-19 05:53:13
It was like just yesterday seeing you...Not a day will go by that I won't think of you...I know that you are happy and free...i am honored to have you as my TIO and I will miss seeing you around!!!! I LOVE YOU
Sabrina Newlon 2012-01-19 19:51:23
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Vicki & Ray Pratt 2012-01-21 19:24:52
Gloria you and wonderful family were the wind beneath Roberts wings. Like the song says he loved you all so deeply. It was a pleasure for the time at Howard School where we met him. We were the on site security 20 years and we saw how He loved the students and helped so many people hsve better days. our family felt safer knowing he was there at the school at night. We are saddened and greatful Heavenly father has Robert in his arms . Your family can be so proud to have been loved by him. He is a wonderful friend who will live in our family memories.