Joe M. Robledo

Joe M. Robledo, 78, of Midland, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Viewing will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. Rosary will be held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. Funeral mass will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish & Shrine, with interment following at Resthaven Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be Juan Ramirez, Mike Hirth, Nicholas Sandoval, Miley Guzman, Robert Guzman, Santana Subia. Honorary Pallbearers are Alec Guzman and A.J. Guzman.

Joe was born December 30, 1947, in Midland, Texas, as the 11th of 12 children to Francisca and Jose Robledo, and married Olivia Robledo on August, 9, 1970, in Midland, Texas.

Joe Robledo proudly served his country in the United States Army, attaining the rank of Sergeant (E-5). He enlisted on February 26, 1968, and completed infantry training at Fort Polk, Louisiana, followed by armor training at Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas. While training at Fort Hood, Joe received orders for service in Vietnam. He deployed on November 25, 1968, and honorably served a full 365-day tour, returning home on November 25, 1969. During his time in Vietnam, he was assigned with the MOS (Military Occupational Service) 13B40 (Field Artillery Crewman) to Battery C of 6th Battalion, 11th Artillery that provided support for the 23rd Infantry Division (Americal Division). His service reflected courage, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to his fellow soldiers and to his country. Following his active-duty service, Joe continued his military commitment in the United States Army Ready Reserve from November 1969 to 1971 and then in the Standby Reserve from 1971 until 1973. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (VCM), and the Bronze Star Medal (Bsm), one of the Army’s most respected decorations. His years of military service remain a lasting testament to his patriotism and sacrifice.

After Joe’s military service, he then went on to earn his associate’s degree at Midland College. He took on many jobs, ultimately retiring from the Texas Department of Transportation in 2008.

While Joe took pride in his military service and in his work with the Texas Department of Transportation, he was especially proud to be a loving father and grandfather. To his family, Joe was known as Papa. Those who had the pleasure of knowing him, knew his love for his family was fostered through singing, dancing, playing guitar, and making everyone laugh.

Joe is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Olivia Robledo. His children, Eloisa Galvan and her husband Greg Galvan, Joe E. Robledo and his wife Jenn L. Robledo, Jonathan Robledo and his wife Cristy Robledo, Jacob Albo and his wife Taylor Albo. His grandchildren: Amadis Robledo Padilla, Penelope Galvan, Madison Galvan, Chloe Robledo, Wyatt Albo, Wrigley Albo, Kaylynn, Taylor, Aliyah, Bailey, Eden, Honor, and Jett Archer. His siblings: Tencha Robledo, Lucy Raphael, Josie Davis (Ernie), Chona Rodriguez, Linda Guzman (Gus), and Carmen Robledo (Gloria).

He was preceded in death by his mother Francisca Robledo, father Jose Robledo, 3 brothers and 2 sisters.

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Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle Welch Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences may be made at https://npwelch.com/

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