José Roberto “Beto” Luna, 48, passed away on Friday, Aug. 28, 2015, in Winslow. The funeral service will be held at 10 o’clock this morning (Sept. 4) at First Assembly of God Church at 500 Mission Lane in Holbrook, preceded by a viewing at 9 a.m. Burial will follow at the Holbrook Cemetery.

He was born to Prisciliano and Teresa Luna Nov. 23, 1966.

He was preceded in death by his older brother, Luis Lauro Luna; his maternal grandparents, Pantaleon Luna and Cleotilde Alejandro; and his paternal grandparents, Prisciliano Luna and Jovita Luna.

Survivors include his “sweetie,” Xochilt Luna; his children, Kayla Maxwell, Dennicio “Dio” Luna (Chris) and Prisciliano “Papa” Luna; his parents, Prisciliano and Teresa Luna; his sisters, Silvia (David) Wright, Sally (Mark) O’Dell, Teresa “Little” Luna and Noemi Luna; his brother, Daniel Angel (Wilma) Luna; his nephews Wesley Ray and Angel Luis Hudgens, and Angel Ethan Luna; his niece Katherine “Lolo” Wright; his grandchildren, Cooper “Copper man” Luna and Colt “Little Dennicio” Luna; and his great-grandnieces, Kylee, Lilee and Hollee Hudgens.

Beto was a kind loving soul who was devoted to his family. He loved nature and horses; he enjoyed drawing and he took pleasure in taking the time to make people laugh because he had a great sense of humor.

He loved driving big work trucks and had a passion for football.

Beto was popular and well liked in school. He had many friends and was loved by all. Although he was a man of few words, when he did have something to say, it was significant. He was a Roadrunner at Holbrook High School and graduated with the Class of 1986. He became a father to Kayla Maxwell at a young age.

He married the love of his life on Nov. 5, 1994. He had an unconditional love in him for others and it showed when he took on the role of a father to Xochitl’s first son, Dennicio. To Beto, Dennico was his, there were no questions. After a year of marriage, Beto and Xochitl welcomed their last child, Priscilliano.

Beto’s career included working at Navajo County, serving the City of Holbrook and driving the big trucks for Environmental Waste, which would later be known as Waste Management. Beto had 20 years playing with the big trucks for work. He had a strong work ethic, was dependable and was a hard worker.

He had such a talent for working with his hands. He did everything from floor work to cabinetry and built houses, and was a beautiful landscaper. If it was broken, he could fix it. In fact, he did a lot of work for the people of Holbrook. Beto was also skilled in the art of mechanics.

When Beto was younger, he enjoyed water skiing. On a perfect day, one could find him out cutting and hauling wood. An adventure that was typical for Beto and the kids was going fishing when they were younger. He had a ball 4x4ing in his red Jeep with the kids. The majority of Beto’s time was spent supporting the kids playing AYSO, baseball and football; he was always there encouraging the kids. Time spent with his wife was simple and sweetly passed together. He filled the air with the tasty smell of the grill fired up and enjoyed spending time outside. He took pride in his home and shard a common joy in taking care of his front and back yard with his wife. Beto had a taste for a juicy rib eye steak and a fat lobster tail.

He was also a very compassionate, amicable, selfless and a receptive person. Although he was fairly new to the grandparent scene, he added that title to his already many titles when he became the grandfather of “Copper man” and “Little Dennicio.” He was great with kids, and had fun playing with his great-nieces, too. Beto truly loved his sons, daughter and grandchildren. Simply put, he had a golden heart and loved God.

Beto was such a good looking man, but he never wanted to be the center of attention; he never flaunted himself, yet it made him a more beautiful person.

Another enduring characteristic of Beto was that he was forgiving and held no grudge. To his parents, Prisciliano and Teresa, they thought of Beto as their prince. Through the eyes of his mother, Beto was a humble man, a good son, a devoted husband, a caring father, a handsome brother, a fun uncle, and a great friend who respected and loved his family. We are all going to miss his big beautiful smile, because he always had that bright smile that would simply light you up. We will miss you so much!

Owens Livingston Mortuary-Holbrook was in charge of the arrangements.