Virginia Montana Robles

Virginia (Montana) Robles, 89, passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her family at her home of 50 years on May 16, 2020. Virginia was born June 14, 1930 in San Bernardino, California to Seferino and Angelina (Carpio) Montana.

Virginia was a very giving person, she had a special place in her heart for all children. She wanted the best for her family and her friends, forever giving and not asking for anything in return. She has touched the lives of everyone she met with her generosity and kindness. She was a foster mom for over 30 years to many children which she blessed with her safe loving home (The generosity of her heart allowed her to love unconditionally). She was inducted into the Native American Hall of Fame for the work she did in spreading knowledge of Native American culture. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, family and friends, attending Pow Wows, and going to the casinos. She enjoyed attending the baseball and football games of her children and grandchildren. She made the best lunches for away games. She enjoyed her life that God blessed her with. Virginia will be remembered as a wonderful, loving, caring, devoted, and generous wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Forever in our hearts and prayers until we are reunited.

Virginia was preceded in death by her parents Seferino and Angelina Montana, her husband of 65 years Donald Eugene Robles, as well as her siblings Alfred Montana, Angelina Beltran, Tony Montana, Ramona Gutierrez, Seferino Montana, Cora Ortiz, Guadalupe Guerra, and Margaret Munoz.

Virginia is survived by her sister-in-law Stella Robles; children Donelia Robles, Monica (Leroy) Baca, Donald Robles Jr., Dominique (Bonnie) Robles, all of San Bernardino, and Anthony (Andrea) Robles of Moreno Valley; grandchildren Marc (Jennifer), Angelina (Louie), Donovan, Cassandra (Chris), Amanda, Joshua, Micah, and Madelyn; great-grandchildren Pamela, Christina, Louie Jr., Briana, Keira, Christian, and Aidan; great-great-grandchildren Layla and Adam; as well as a large extended family.