Robert “Bob” Maldonado, age 84 of Moriarty, New Mexico, went to be with the Lord on September 7, 2022. Bob was born to Fred and Priscilla Maldonado on July 10, 1938, in Velarde, Colorado. Bob was preceded in death by his mother and father, infant sister Louise; his daughter Shelia and his grandson Jerry Wayne.
Bob is survived by his wonderful and beloved wife of 35 years, Shirley Chilton Maldonado, and 5 children, Ferna “Missy” Kincaid and husband Red of Albuquerque, NM, Robert Maldonado of Portales, NM, Lla and Mike Tubbs of Justin, CA, Toni Meade of Moriarty, NM, and Ellen and Bob Stanley of Colorado Springs, CO. Bob is also survived by 10 grandchildren who were the light of his life, they are Caroline (Danny) White, Chance (Haley) Hritz, Kaylyn Maldonado, Vanessa Riley, Larry Fecter, Patrick Tubbs, Andrew Tubbs, Aaron Nava, Jason Nava, Felicia Cleer, and Justin Cleer. Bob had the additional joy of knowing sixteen Great Grandchildren and one Great, Great Grandchild.
Bob is also survived by his five siblings: Ruth “Betty” (Bob, deceased) Knox, Fred “Buddy” (Joanne deceased) Maldonado, William “Billy” (Kathy) Maldonado, Josephine “JoJo” (Richard) Steadman, and Teresa “Teri” (Robert) Pennison.
In his younger days, Bob was a saddle bronc rider and a bona fide cowboy who earned his right to wear hat and boots by “looking at a cow’s back end all day”. Later, he was a Meat Cutter for over 30 years.
Bob was an artist and sculptor and the author of three books about his life as a cowboy: EMPTY SADDLES; COW CAMPS AND SOME OF THE HORSES ON THE BIG RANCHES IN THE CIMARRON, NEW MEXICO CATTLE COUNTRY, and EMPTY SADDLES, THE COWBOYS OF CIMARRON COUNTRY.
Bob was a Man for all seasons! Bob will be sorely missed by all his friends and family.
“Bobby’s Family will be having a graveside service on October 7th at 11 am at Mt View Cemetery in Cimarron. For anyone who would like to attend.
