Roberto Mireles

Roberto Ceja Mireles passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 16, 2014 in Saratoga, Ca. due to a tragic work-related accident. Robert was 42 years old, and leaves behind his loving wife of 19 years, Lupita Ceja, his 3 daughters Emily (15), Rosemary (12) and Liliana (10), his mother, Maria Estella Ceja, his father, Jesus Ceja, his brother, Jaime, and sisters, Maria Dolores, Rosa, and Sandra.

Robert was born in Tarimoro, Michoacan and came to the San Fernando Valley in 1987, relocating to Watsonville to join his mother and siblings in 1988. He and Lupita married in 1994 and they raised their family in the Watsonville area. He was the owner of Robert's Tree Service and also helped beautify many areas of the county through his landscaping skills. Robert will be remembered as an honest, hard-working father and husband who always thought of others first. He spent a lot of time creating wonderful memories for his wife and girls, whether it was watching the surfers at the local beach, going camping, to the snow, or just traveling to new and different places. Those memories will remain in our hearts forever. Services will be ... In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to a memorial fund that has been established for his widow and family at any Wells Fargo Bank, Maria G. Ceja Memorial Account, #6284259022.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 26, 2014 from 5:00-9:00 PM at Ave Maria Memorial Chapel, 609 Main St., Watsonville with a citation of the Rosary at 7:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, January 27, 2014 at 10:00 AM at Valley Catholic Church with interment to follow at Pajaro Valley Memorial Park, 127 Hecker Pass Rd., Watsonville.