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Henry G. Robles was born on August 23, 1917 in Sequin Texas. His parents were Tomasa Gonzales Guerra Robles 1880-1947 and Ramon Diaz Robles 1880-1943. Tomasa and Ramon were married in 1902. Henry's was one of eight…his siblings were: Albert, born in Monterrey N.L. Mexico Rebecca, born in Monterrey N.L. Mexico. Raul, born in San Antonio, TX. Ramon, born in San Antonio, TX. Elvira twin sister, born in Seguin, TX. Rudolpho, born in Seguin, TX. Joaquin, born in Monterrey N.L. Mexico. Henry graduated Seguin High School in 1938. After graduation, Henry participated in one of President Roosevelt's New Deal programs, and joined the Civilian Conservation Corp's "Tree Army". This national economic revitalization plan provided jobs to young, unmarried men, in which they earned $30 per month, $25 of which had to be sent home. He was stationed in Colorado and helped plant trees to reforest America. Upon returning from the CCC, he enrolled in St. Phillips College. In January, 1942, he was drafted into the Army Air Corp which later became the Air Force in 1947 and served as a Staff Sergeant. During his 4 years serving in World War II, Henry worked as an aviation electrician and traveled through Europe, including London, France, and Italy. Henry ended his 4 year commitment in 1946 and returned to Seguin, where his mother saved all of the money Henry earned in Colorado and returned it to Henry, where he began purchasing rental properties and brand new Juke Boxes, installing them in Seguin's favorite social gathering spots. Henry also began working at Kelly AFB and would drive from Seguin to Kelly every day, often providing rides to his comparde's to and from San Antonio each day. In 1950, Henry married our mother, Graciela. They had 5 children: Sandra Teeter, Henry G. Robles, Sylvia Myers, Ramon Robles, and Richard G. Robles. In December, 1977, Henry retired from Kelly AFB after 36 years and began his accumulation of rental properties, owning and self-managing up to 12 at one point. Over his 95 years here on earth, Henry made many friends, hardly an enemy, and caught the hearts of those he knew in both Seguin and San Antonio. He was a loving father who taught his family life's lessons and provided all they needed. He is also survived by his 14 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. We are fortunate to have been a part of five generations. Henry's passing brings to an end a generation of life for the Robles family and he will be truly missed by all. Survivors include his daughters; Sandra Teeter and Sylvia Myers Greg, sons; Henry G. Robles Graciela, Ramon Robles Teresa and Richard G. Robles Irene. He will also be missed by his 14 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 1 great great-grandchild. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to Christus Hospice VNA, 4241 Woodcock Dr. SA, TX 78228 in honor of Henry. Visitation for Henry will be at Mission Park Funeral Chapel South, Sunday, June 16, 2013 from 3:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. with the Holy Rosary to be recited at 4:00 P.M. The Funeral will be 12:00 P.M. Monday, June 17, 2013 at Holy Name Catholic Church. The interment will follow at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery.

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Henry G. Robles

August 23, 1917 - June 10, 2013