Robert (Bobby) A. Urtuzuastegui

November 8, 1951 - February 5, 2023

Robert (Bobby) A. Urtuzuastegui, 71, a longtime resident of Somerton, Arizona, passed away on February 5, 2023 at Abrazo Medical Center in Goodyear, AZ. Bobby was born on November 8, 1951 in Yuma, AZ and remained living in Somerton throughout his life.

He was the youngest child born to Charles N.

Urtuzuastegui and Josephine O. Urtuzuastegui totaling three boys. Bobby attended elementary school in Somerton, played baseball, and graduated from Kofa High School in 1969. He then went on to attend Phoenix College/asu, received clinical training at Maricopa County General Hospital with his best friend Kenny Grissom, and began his career as a Radiologic Technologist for 30+ years.

He married the love of his life, Rosa, and had two daughters. They celebrated 47 years of marital bliss just before Bobby's death. Bobby enjoyed his family, music (The Beatles), cars, camping, fishing, hunting, off-roading, and sports.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles N. Urtuzuastegui Sr. and Josephine Obeso Urtuzuastegui; his brothers, Charles Urtuzuastegui Jr., and Alex Urtuzuastegui.

He is survived by his wife Rosa Castro Urtuzuastegui, and his two daughters Erica Urtuzuastegui and Melisa Urtuzuastegui Dodge.

Viewing will be held at Yuma Mortuary at 775 S. 5th Ave, Yuma AZ, on Friday, February 24, 2023 from 5pm to 8pm with the Rosary beginning at 7pm. The Memorial Service Mass will be held at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Somerton on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 10am and burial will follow at Desert Lawn Cemetery. All are welcome to attend either or both services. Sunday dress at funeral is optional.

Honorary Pallbearers: Emilio Banuelos, Leopoldo Valverde, Raymond Ruiz, Frank Urtuzuastegui, Ryan Dodge, Parker Dodge, Joe Martinez, Ken Grissom. Please sign the guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/yumasun