Marvin Roberts

Marvin Bryan Roberts passed away January 10, 2026 at the age of 89. He is preceded in death by his wife, Norma and survived by sister, Victoria Deuel; niece, Dena (David) Mackey, and great nephew Reid Mackey. 

Marvin was born on January 5, 1937, in South Gate, California. After graduating from high school he enlisted in the Air Force. During this 4 year period he studied to be a nurse and continued at General Hospital in Los Angeles, California. He then joined the Army and was stationed at Fort McChord in Tacoma, Washington. While there, he earned his BS degree in nursing from Pacific Lutheran University. During the Vietnam War, between October 1966 to July 1967, he was deployed to work the MASH unit. When he returned he was then stationed at Ft. Bliss in El Paso, Texas where he studied for his CRNA (certified registered nurse anesthetist). Marvin retired from the Army in 1983 with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and he and Norma moved to Ruidoso, New Mexico. 

For the past 5 years, he served as secretary on the board of Food 4 Kids Backpack Program. He loved to read the Bible and meditate on God's word daily as well as leading home Bible studies. He also loved classical music and opera but especially old tradition hymns. 

Marvin will be missed by his family, many friends, and all whom loved him dearly.