Veronica A. Roybal

September 22, 1945 - January 27, 2021

Veronica A Roybal, age 75, passed away January 27, 2021 at her home, with her family by her side. She is survived by her husband Fred of 57 years; sons Fred Roybal (Charlotte), Ralph Roybal (Marianne), daughters Anita Roybal (Glen Cooley), Stephanie Isiordia (Gabriel); 11 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Concepcion Velasquez and brother Gilbert Velasquez. After graduating from St. Bernardine’s High School, she married Fred Roybal in 1963. Veronica worked for the San Bernardino City Unified School District for 35 years, retiring from E. Neal Roberts as a tutor. During this time, she returned to SBVC and earned her Associate of Arts Degree in 1991. Veronica was a lifelong member of St. Bernardine’s Church and has been involved in many ministries over the years, serving as a Eucharistic Minister, Catechist, Lector, RCIA coordinator, and Liturgy Committee member. She was the recipient of the Guadalupe Award and the Guardian Angel Award by the SB Diocese and Catholic Schools. She was also a member of Catholic Daughters. Veronica spent her retirement years traveling with her husband, attending various school and sporting events of her grandkids, reading, gardening, and enjoying time with her friends and family. Veronica was truly an inspiration and a bright light to all who knew her. She will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in Veronica’s name to “Let St. Bernardine Live”, 531 N. “F” St, San Bdno, CA 92410. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, February 25 at 9:00 am at St Bernardine’s Catholic Church. Interment will be at Mt View Cemetery immediately after. Services will be live-streamed via the Bobbitt Memorial Chapel Facebook page.