Robert Eugene Muniz

Robert was born in Trinidad, Colorado on August 4, 1949 to Charlotte E. Seawald and Paul O. Muniz. He ended his journey unexpectedly on August 7, 2026. He was 77 years young. Robert is survived by his wife of 54 years, Shirley; their sons, Ben (Karen), and Matt (Michelle); grandchildren, Sean (Alanah), Levi (Dakota), Kaylee (Emil) and Lindsey; great grand granddaughter, Maggie and one great grandson on the way; sisters, Tena (Steve) Jelinek, and Tany (Leon, deceased) Bayha; and brother, Randy (Barb); several nieces and nephews; and his dog, Khloe. His love of family started with his mother and father and followed him all his life. Robert was the eldest. He enjoyed taking pictures at all family celebrations and gatherings. He enjoyed being active with his sons, Ben and Matt always volunteering for positions in their activities. Rocky Mountain Council with the Boy Scouts of America as Scout Master of Troop 30, District 60 Accountability and Restructuring Committees, hunter safety classes, camping and fishing are just a few. As his grandchildren arrived, he enjoyed spending as much time as he could with them, fishing, hunting, dancing, going on scary amusement park rides and traveling. He wanted to build memories. Robert graduated from East High School Class of 1967 and enlisted in the Army in 1968 and served 3 years. One of his military years was spent in South Korea stationed on the DMZ with the 2nd Infantry Division 2nd Military Police Company. Robert was very proud of his military service and was honorably discharged as a Sergeant E-F 2nd Infantry Fort Carson. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from National College. He then worked as a co-owner of Sam’s Floor Covering in Pueblo. Later he again returned to school earning a bachelor’s degree in journalism for the University of Southern Colorado, He wrote articles for various papers and magazines. He finally retired from Pueblo School District 60 teaching at Bradford Elementary School. Robert enjoyed many hobbies. Photography, writing short stories, poetry, books, gardening, dove hunting, fishing, camping, golfing and most of all traveling with many adventures with many opportunities for photography. He volunteered at the Pueblo Art Guild, Pueblo Art Council, and various non-profit organizations such as Pueblo Day Nursery, Llama walkers at the Pueblo Zoo and SRDA meals on wheels. His final was to the Anatomical Board at the University of Colorado Medical School. The family thanks the many wonderful people that have been part of our lives. Special gratitude to the care and love extended to Robert and all of us at Bruce McCandless CVCLC. In lieu of flowers and food please donate to one of the three listings. Bruce McCandless State Veterans Community Living Center, 903 Moore Dr., Florence, CO, 81226 Sangre de Cristo Hospice, 1920 Valley Dr., Pueblo, CO, 81008 or the Pueblo Zoo, 3455 Nuckolls Ave, Pueblo, CO 81005

Robert Eugene Muniz

August 4, 1949 - August 7, 2026