Roy Robinson

On the morning of August 3, 2013, Roy Gary Robinson went home to be with the "Good Lord," as he would say, after a three year battle with cancer. He died peacefully at home in Durango, Colo. surrounded by his family. Roy was 66 years old. Roy was the eldest child born to Glenn and Mary Janice Robinson on December 1, 1946, in Odessa, Texas. After graduating from Odessa High School in 1965, he pursued a career in oil production. He dedicated over 40 years of combined service to Amoco and Dresser Rand. During those years he traveled the world to places like West Africa, Russia, the Middle East and South America. In 1983 he ventured to Manila, Philippine, and met his future wife, Amalia B. Medallo. On June 19, 1984, they wed in Manila and soon thereafter moved to Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates. They lived there until 1990 and then relocated to Durango. Roy always loved the mountains and their move fulfilled his longtime dream. He and Amalia made a home in Durango for 23 years and raised six children. In his spare time Roy loved take apart cars and trucks and put them back together again. His son Glen thinks of him as a "mechanical genius," while his kids have many fond memories of coming home from school and seeing him greasy and under the hood. Roy was a very strong yet kind hearted and giving man. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife, of 29 years, Amalia, his daughters Maly J. Strietzel of Durango, and spouse Aaron, Sarah C. Saunders and spouse Tyler of Seattle, Wash., Anna M. Robinson of Seattle, Wash., his sons Glen M. Robinson of Seattle, Wash., and Aaron M. and T.J. Robinson of Durango, brother Larry G. Robinson and his wife, Theresa of Odessa, Texas, brother Paul E. Robinson of Odessa, Texas, sister Marian J. London and her husband Dennis of Moody, Texas, sister Dale Irene Gibble and her husband Dale of Houston, Texas, four grandchildren: Micah and Liam Strietzel, Charlotte, and soon to arrive baby boy Saunders, and many loving nieces, nephews and friendly neighbors. A special thank you to Hospice of Mercy for their loving care and support. A time of gathering will be held at 2 p.m Thursday, August 8, 2013, at Ector County Cemetery in Odessa. He will be laid to rest next to his parents. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Amalia M. Robinson at P.O. Box 2586, Durango, CO 81301.