Robert Dominguez De Leon

Robert DeLeon, 81, passed away peacefully in Bakersfield, CA. He was born in Solomonville Arizona to Roberto and Maria DeLeon. He attended Safford High School and joined the U.S. Navy in 1958 at the age of 17. He was always a traveler at heart and the Navy allowed him to see the world. He was honorably discharged in 1962 and embarked on a cross country drive returning to his home town in Arizona. He then moved to Los Angeles, California to start his new life. After settling in LA, he met Erlinda Romo in 1964 and was married to her the following year on June 19, 1965. Robert and Erlinda celebrated their 56th year of marriage in June 2021. Robert was a kind and gentle man who was also a wonderful husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother, son and friend. Robert was employed by General Motors in Southgate, CA in 1963 working on the auto assembly line. Three years later after GM closed, he then was employed by McDonnell Douglas working on aircraft assembly in 1966. He moved from the city of Southgate to the town of Rowland Heights with his new wife in March of 1968 and purchased a home. His first son Roberto arrived in June of 1968. In 1971, he landed a job at the postal distribution facility in nearby City of Industry. His second son Mario arrived in February 1972. His job would move him to a larger postal facility as a mail expediter where he would eventually retire in 2005. He made many friends during his career at the post office and would keep in touch with them throughout his life. Robert always had a thirst for knowledge. He attended many classes at local colleges, Cal State LA and Cal State Fullerton, studying everything from computer science to business management to cultural studies. When he wasn’t studying, he would enjoy camping with his family and loved sightseeing. Historical locations were his favorite places to visit. He would travel to Washington D.C. in 2017 with the Honor Flight organization to visit historical sites, monuments and memorials with other fellow veterans. Robert was always a fan of anything with an engine, wings or wheels. He spent a lot of time taking his sons to many car races and car shows. He taught his sons well and they now share his passion for cars, trucks and anything that goes fast. Robert is survived by wife Erlinda DeLeon, his sons, Rob (Tricia), Mario (Dena), Grandchildren Roberto, Liliana, Mikayla, and step-granddaughter Ariana, brother Roger, and sisters, Angie and Dina. Robert is preceded in death by his father Roberto DeLeon, his mother Maria Dominguez DeLeon, brother Ernesto DeLeon and sister Margie DeLeon. His sister Elvira Arroyos passed away just days after Robert.

Robert Dominguez De Leon

March 1, 1940 - December 20, 2021

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March 1, 1940 - December 20, 2021

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