Our father, our friend, our hero, Robert Lopez Sosa, 73, of Midland, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2016. A Rosary will be held on Friday, December 30, 2016 at 9:30AM with a Memorial Mass to follow at 10:00AM at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church in Midland.Robert was born June 7, 1943 to Elisie and Eddie Sosa in Sonora, TX. He graduated from Sonora High School in 1960. He then attended Texas Western where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics in 1966. Drawn by the sport of football, he became a high school coach and math teacher at Canutillo High school in El Paso. He then ventured on to teach and coach for the next 35 years in Seguin, San Antonio, Sonora and finally in Midland.Robert loved people, hearing their stories, telling his own and finding different ways to find humor in everything. His bright fun-loving spirit made him endearing and unforgettable. His true love was his family, friends, students and his canine companions. After his first grandchild was born he became Papo. And he is forever our Papo!He is survived by his children and their spouses, John and Andi Sosa; Norma and Rio Ramon and Cynthia and Douglas Doerfer; seven grandchildren – Kaiser and Kendall Sosa, Catalina Ramon, Kenedi Worthington, Madison, Douglas and Lily Ana Doerfer.In lieu of flowers please make donations to Lone Star Sanctuary for Animals.The family would like to thank Dixie Harris, caregiver, for all her love and support.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com.,
