June 30, 1954
Phoenix, Arizona
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May 3, 2011
Phoenix, Arizona
Robert "Touché" Carballho Martinez, 56, of Phoenix passed away at his home on May 3, 2011. He was born June 30, 1954, in Phoenix, Arizona and raised by his paternal grandmother Manuela Martinez. Robert worked in carpentry as a cabinet maker, and was an avid sports fan. He was very passionate about sports and enjoyed anything to do with physical fitness, especially running. Robert enjoyed music and listening to his old school radio with headphones on while sitting outside enjoying a cold beer. He also enjoyed a quiet afternoon ride with his fiancée, Cynthia, no matter where she chose to go.
Robert definitely liked any type of food, especially shrimp cocktail. He was very humbled by his shortcomings in life and was extremely proud of his life choices in his later years that made him a better man. He loved to educate his family and others on following the right path and in making the right decisions.
Robert is preceded in death by his loving grandmother, Manuela; his father, Robert; and his brother, Nahale. He is survived by his beloved fiancée, Cynthia; his sisters, Binky, Diana, Teddy, Gina, Bernie, Pele, Peanuts, and Tou-ching; and his brothers, Fred, Don, and Cookie.
Visitations will be Saturday, May 14, from 3:00pm-6:00pm at Avenidas Funeral Chapel in Avondale. Service will be held at 4:30pm the same day, also at Avenidas Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Erin Daily officiating.
Cynthia shared that the last few weeks of Robert’s life were so amazing, and he acted as if a high school boy in love all over again. Robert touched many people and it is good to know that in those last days he truly found peace and happiness.
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Hi Sweetheart, That is what you were and what you will always be, "I LOVE YOU!" I just want you to know, that I have a hurt in my heart that is just unbearable. I don't know what I'm going to do without you. I feel so alone,and yet I have so many people around me. I'm having a very hard time understanding what has happened. All I Keep asking is "WHY?" Why were you taken from me? "I love you so much." We will meet again and I can't wait to be once again in your loving arms. But 'til then,you will be missed. "I LOVE YOU!" Your Vieja Fartie
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Sweetheart, I just wanted you to know that your sister Teddy came by yesterday and we had us a real heart to heart talk. All I can say to you is, you should of given her a chance. There was a lot of stuff that went on that you knew nothing of. And it was her, that protected you of all of it. I remember you saying that she was mean to everybody. Well,if I would of been her,I too,would of been mean. But your sister came thur for you,and showed me that she did love and care about you,the only way she knew. In a way, just like you, not letting anyone inside. It was hard for us in the begining. All your passed relationships had left you with no trust or belive that I would not do you the same. It took awhile,but you finaly belived I really loved you. And I DO! With all my heart. Remember the lit' stuffed lion I gave you, our first Valintines Day together? It would say"I love you sweetheart, and I'm not lieing." You always kept him out in the open for everyone to see. That was the softer side of you. "Touche' with a stuffed animal." Who would of beilived?" When I packed up your stuff from the apart. I even found the gift bag it came in. Of coures,I cried,but it let me know how much it ment to you.I LOVE YOU! The other thing I found out when talking to her is that she has your eyes,again,I cried,cuz,It was like having the chance to see yours one more time. "Im cring now" I know your sayins for me, "to stop cring" You never liked to see that. But right now,my heart is hurting and I can't stop. Come visit me one more time! "I LOVE YOU" Sweetheart
ReplyDeleteHi! My LOVE! I, going to test this before I start writing any thing I don't want it to get lost. OK love you.
ReplyDeleteThere, It worked. I want to start by saying, I LOVE YOU! I never said it enough, but then you know that. remember I had to act accordingly. According to how you acted, I was one of them people who liked to say "IT" a lot. But I knew you weren't, so I never pushed the issue. The times you did say it, it meant a whole bunch, You would get all serious, and look me in the eyes and say "I really do love you Cindy,I'm just not that kind of person to be saying it all the time,but I do Love you, believe that!" "I did!" Yesterday was a wonderful day,and DAMN you looked sooooo good That Is what me. You looked at peace. How can I ask for any more then that. Yes, I was MAD to see you lying there,but after I had my talk with you, I was able to forgive you. You left me alone and I was mad, but now, I can try to move on. I told you one time, That if this thing between me and you didn't work out, that I would just go back to being by my self, well now,that is just what I'm going to do, I LOVE YOU and I will wait 'til we meet again! Sweetheart, right now I'm having a lot of trouble with Chris he doesn't want to let my Dad come stay with me. I just about told him to go !@#$ him self. Any way right now I got a real bad headache, so I will continue this tomorrow. I have a lot of stuff to tell you! Goodnight, Sweetheart talk to you tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteGood Morning I'm going to the back Dr. today have to leave at 7:15 so I don't have much time right now to talk to you. Things are still crazy, I was at my Dads all day yesterday, but nothing good came out of it., well I, got to go! I LOVE YOU!
ReplyDeleteGood Morning My Love! I have some bad news. My Dad, passed away yesterday! I don't know how much more loss I can take. It was 15 days ago that I lost you, now him. I had went to see him on Mon.the 16th. He wanted to get out. He said,"Cindy, take me out of here." Chris and Rita had decided, behind my back, that my Dad was not going home with me. I promised my Dad that I would do what ever it took to get him out. I did do that. Lydia and I were with him all day Tue. But them people at that place,were also going to do everything they could to keep him. They didn't want to lose $7,110.00 a month. Not once in all this time have I heard that he had "Dementia" but that is what they came out with at the last minute. Wish you would of been there, it was unbelievable. I told my Dad I wasn't giving up,but that night he passed away. All day he had been complaining about his stomach hurting, but every time we said somethin' to them people, they just ignored,like it was nothin'. Chris now wants to say that it was the stress that killed him. Well I guess he's right "He wanted "out" bad! You were going to help me take care of him now both of you are together. How crazy is that? But now I got two angles looking down on me "So sad this song." I love you both! Your Vieja Fartie
ReplyDeleteI MISS YOU! You always, would just sit there and listen to me vent. I had told you the other daythat I had a lot to tell you. Well when eveybody came over here after your services, I got to meet Wiggles 'ol lady,you were right
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Sweetheart! I just wanted to say "I LOVE YOU!" Yesterday was real hard for me, I went to Xavier's B-day party,it was nice. But when I left to come home,it hit me that I was alone, instead of us coming and sitting out side together,chillin',laughing or playing Ping Pong,I was very much alone. I guess that is somethin' I'm just going to have to get use to. I still keep asking my self why, did this have to happen. Only God knows the ans. I just want to say "Thank You" for letting me into your heart. Today I'm going to Lit'Bits house, your Mom is going to be their, I haven't had a chance to talk to her since the services,so this will be my last chance. I'll let you know how it goes. Well I got to start making some potato salad, you know me, I don't like to go anywhere empty handed. So I got to get busy, I'll let you know how it went. I LOVE YOU! Say "HI" to my Dad. Talk to you later.
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Sweetheart!I can't talk right now just wanted to say I LOVE YOU! Your Vieja Fartie
ReplyDeleteHi Sweetheart! Well I'm back, Thank God we made it back safe. Everything turned out real nice, my Dad looked good. We did a lot of shopping, almost didn't fit coming back. Don't take the Carrillo's shopping. Sweetheart I'm still having a hard time with you not here, the trip brought back a lot of memories of when you and I went to go pick up my Dad. The saddest is you should of been with me this time around. You know what Sweetheart I'm going to have to continue this later. I do love you! Your Vieja Fartie
ReplyDeleteHI! My Love, To day is Sunday and I'm having a LOT OF TROUBLE. When I got back from NM I was busy taking care of business, so I was busy,now I'm trying to find things to do, the problem with that is, I keep thinking of you, I just can't get it, Why do I got to be without you? Why did you do somethin' so stupid? You see why I'm soooo mad at you for that, but yet I'm the one that is here all alone. I don't even know if I ever knew you. The real YOU! I was the one person that you could of told anything to. you betrayed me. Am I just saying all this stuff cuz I miss you sooooo much. My thing is that it was preventable, I guess that's why I'm sooooo mad. Damn Robert,what the @#$% got into your head, you gave up! I HATE that I'm here by my self. All I ever wanted, was for you to want more, "a better life" Foe once be able to experience all the wonderful things
ReplyDeleteHi! Your sister called me and started tell me WHY did I stay with everything of yours. My answer, is, why not. I'M the one that gave it . to you, and besides did they really give a dam? Where were they wheen you were sleeping under the bridge? I know they did'nt know about it, but if they had, I know they wouldn't of done anything about it. So why act so concerned now. bumnched of bull shit. Just something to talk about. Of all people your Mom and Teddy. Lit. Bit she is the coolest of all of them and I know how you felt, about her. You loved her, and I can understand why she has been and still is wonderfull! Still call me ever week. she is a buitful person. your Mom hasn't called once since the services,any way , just wanted to let you know I still love You! But still mad, lets see when i talk to you again. Buy for now, I LOVE YOU!
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