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It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that we share sorrowful news of the passing of our beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew and friend, Robert David Bejarano. He was 18 years old and born in Miami, Ariz. on April 17, 2000, and was welcomed home by our Lord on Monday, Oct. 15, 2018.
Robert was a member of Air Force JROTC. In 2016, Robert received a certificate for nomination for award for the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Award of Excellence for outstanding academic achievement, leadership potential and determination to serve humanity in the field of medicine. In 2016, Robert accepted invitation and attended seminar in Washington D.C. for Intelligence, Diplomacy and Defense. He received invitation to the CUB Program with the State of Arizona Department Liquor Licenses and Control. In addition, he received invitation to the Cadet Program with the Phoenix Police Department. In 2017, Robert accepted invitation and attended the ceremony of the 58th Inauguration of the President and Vice President of the United States. Robert loved to play sports, and was a dedicated ASU Sun Devil fan. His aspiration was to become a United States Marine, serve as an infantryman, attend college at ASU, commission as an officer, and transition to Navy SEAL.
Robert loves his family immensely by always placing them before himself, giving the most heart-warming hugs, and always known for his radiant smile despite his uphill battle with his illness. He courageously fought the good fight. He is survived by his mom Veronica, his dad Leo; his brothers, Derrick and Michael, and his sisters, Elysia, Adriana and Shinika. He is also survived by his grandfather, David and his wife Monica, his grandmother Lorraine and her husband Ralph, and his grandmother Margaret. His uncles David, Marcus and Bryan, and his aunts Rosalinda and Rebecca. He leaves behind his loving girlfriend Elizabeth (Lizzy), and several more family members; great-grandparents and cousins.
Funeral services were Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018 at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church in Miami. Robert was laid to rest alongside his faithfully departed Bejarano family at Pinal Cemetery in Central Heights. A Foundation is being established in memory of Robert.
Assisting the family; Lamont Mortuary of Globe.
