Robert Darnell Maldonado |
| Posted 2021-07-29 by mhenderson |
| Published by Yuma Sun on Jul. 28, 2021 - Yuma, Arizona - Robert Darnell Maldonado (Bob), age 34 was called home July 21st, 2021. He was born September 13th, 1986 in Tucson, Arizona. He was an enrolled member of the Tohono Oodham Nation. Robert was employed with the Cocopah Tribe for most of his adult life. During his younger years he played Baseball, was a traditional Peace & Dignity Runner, a wrestler, and a traditional Peon player. He was also apart of the Cocopah Police Explorers Youth Group. He is survived by his wife, Crystal Connors, his children; Raelynn, Dylan, Mikaela, Talon, and Robert-Reign. His mother, Cynthia (Lincoln) Maldonado, grandmother Irene (Genaro) Sharkey, Sisters; Amanda and Mary Sharkey, Corina Maldonado, Brothers; Marvin (Brittany) Sharkey III, Markel Maldonado, and Eric Thomas. Uncle; Dale Jim, Aunts; Gail Maldonado, Marylou (Jerrell) Brown. Nephews; Nathaniel, Isaiah, A.J., and Xavier Sharkey. Cousins; Christopher, Vincent, and Jacob Thomas. As well as other numerous loved family members from near and far. Robert is preceded in death by father; Marvin Sharkey Jr., aunt Roberta Maldonado, grandmother; Christine Maldonado and grandfather, Ronald Maldonado. Pallbearers will be family and friends of Robert D. Maldonado. Funeral services will take place; Friday July 30th, 2021 at Funeraria Del Angel 795 W. 28th St. Yuma, AZ. Viewing 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Church Services 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Traditional rites to follow at 5:00 pm at the East Cocopah Reservation with cremation Saturday, July 31st, 2021 at 5:00 am. You will always be in our hearts Bob! We love you always! Please sign the guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/yumasun |
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