David Joseph Robles Sr

David Joseph Robles Sr (Pomfie), 80, of Santa Barbara CA, passed away on November 17, 2023. David was born in Santa Barbara California on May 15, 1943. He was raised and spent all of his childhood in Isla Vista.

David is fifth generation Santa Barbara Native. He was a member of Local 600 Cement Masons Union for 60 years and at one time served as the Vice President. He was an experienced teacher to the apprenticeship program. He was well known in Santa Barbara for his cementing skills and expertise. David was an outdoorsman loving both hunting and fishing. As a boy, he would often hunt with his father and uncles in the back country of Santa Barbara County. He knew that territory like the back of his hand and would often share his adventures with his children. David was very proud of his landscaping at his home and worked hard to have his yard looking pristine. David was also passionate about his Harley. He loved long day rides with his children and even rode his Harley cross country to Sturges South Dakota with his family.

David is survived by his wife of 57 years, Nancy Ellen Robles and his brother LeRoy Robles and sisters, Mary Aguilar and Bernice Robles. David has 5 children, Joyce Ann Maclean, Julieann Robles, David Robles Jr, Shawn Robles and Jason Robles. His grandchildren are Leticia Melero, Martin Melero, Pauline Reyna, Bryan Maclean, Jesse Esparza, David Robles III, LaNaya Robles and Devin Chavez. He is also survived by his great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren.

David is preceded in death by his parents Frank and Dorothy Robles and sisters Barbara and Camille Robles.

A celebration of David’s life will be held at Nojoqui Falls Park on Saturday December 16, 2023 at 12:00pm.

In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to your favorite charity in memory of David Robles.

Our father fought a very long and difficult battle. In the end he showed all of us the meaning of what a true warrior is.

For He shall give His angels charge over you to keep you in all your ways

In their hands they shall bear you up