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Charles Armand Robles, age 86, passed away in San Antonio, Texas on February 16, 2015. He was born in San Angelo Texas on March 17, 1928 to Augustin Jacques Robles and Mary Camunes Robles. He was the youngest of six children. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Alex, Lee and Sam and sisters, Helen and Yolanda. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Nina Robles and his children, Debra Jo Quintanilla, wife of David Quintanilla, Dr. Eric Robles, and Augustine Robles and his wife Juana. His grandchildren, Jackie and Jesse Robles and all his nephews and nieces will miss him greatly. Uncle Charlie was there for them throughout his life. Charles went to St Peter's and St Mary's Catholic schools in San Angelo Texas. He joined the Navy in 1945 and served aboard the aircraft carrier USS Philippine Sea and the destroyer USS Kraus. He also served aboard the seaplane tender USS Curtiss and participated in Operation Ivy in the Fall of 1952. He received the National Defense Medal, served during the Korean War, and was honorably discharged in 1953. Charles worked 40 years at Kelly Air Force Base. His work in Electronics and Radio equipment kept him busy until 1993 when he retired. He was active in St. Gregory's Parish where he served as a Minister of the Eucharist and as an usher for many, many years. He was also a member of the Holy Name Society. The family wishes to thank all the medical staff at Heartland North nursing home especially his nurses, Alyssa, Kay, Jessica and Febbie and his aides, Esther and Margarita. A huge thanks to Heartland Hospice for their care and concern, especially Dorota. We also wish to thank his doctors, Dr. Gary Gossen, Dr. Joseph Holahan, Dr. Ananth Prasad, Dr. Maria Alvarez, Dr. Carlos Menendez, Dr. Robert Goff, Dr. Edward Kohl retd, Dr. Leroy Jones and Scott Christensen and Joe. Charles fought a long and challenging battle, first with diabetes for over 30 years and ultimately with Parkinsons Disease which he could not defeat. He continued to surpass all our expectations with his strong will to live. He was an inspiration to all that knew him. Memorial service will take place at Mission Park North Funeral Home at 3401 Cherry Ridge Dr on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 9am. Interment will follow with procession to Fort Sam National Cemetery.

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Charles Armand Robles

March 17, 1928 - February 16, 2015