"Oh Bobby I'm sorry I could not be there today to say good bye, but I wrote you a letter remembering you and me together. Dear Bobby, I want to thank you for all the laughter and memories that you have given to me not to mention the teasing that all of the cousins besides myself had to grow up with as well. I was born 5 days before you, but some 12 years after you. You told me it was the first time you saw a new born baby and was able to tell me what my mother said and looked like when she was in labor with me. You gave me my first doll. I would see you some more summers growing up but mostly remember when I was about 7 or 8 when you came out to California to see the family and I received my second doll from you. Then a couple of years later you moved from New York to California to stay. Wow were we in for a surprise!! Bobby was now this young adult mid to late 20?s and we have the teasing all the time not just when he came for the summers. When all of the cousins were trying to hide something from our parents nothing bad just being teenagers you were there to blow the whistle. Over all you still brought so much laughter to all of us. I think it was your idea as well to start the ?Family Thanksgiving Scrimmage? games before we ate. You talked about the games all year long until the big day. So much smack talk drove us crazy once again a way you kept teasing all of us. Then when I was 19 something happened to you and I. The love was still there and always would be there but because of life we can call it, a wedge was placed between us not by choice but because it was just so. At first you tried to make me understand and I didn?t want to nor talk or see you. I tried to make sure when I was visiting Grandma that I would not run into you. I think we didn?t talk for a least a year. I remember being at work and it was my 20th birthday. You showed up at my job with JJ only 3 on one side of you holding flowers and Kathy only about 5 on the other side of you holding a box all wrapped up and, you in the middle telling the kids how beautiful I was and that you loved me. The gift was my last doll. It is sad that the wedge that was there so many years ago had re-surfaced time and time again. I don?t think the love ever left us Bobby, but with life happening it seems to get away from us. I do miss our talks that we have had for so many years but I know this thing that happened between us was not anything you nor I could change. I love you with all my heart and will never forget the laughter that you have given me through the years. I am happy for you to be with your son, the family and the rest of the cousins to be able to tease them again. No more pain, live in peace and happiness forever in my heart. Norma"
In loving memory of
Robert Jimenez
Robert Jimenez, nickname "Bobby J", 73, died from renal failure on June 8, 2016. A sweet, gregarious man, Bobby was born in New York City on September 1, 1942. He met his wife Bruny in the elevator while working in the Chase Manhattan Bank building in 1967 and they quickly fell in love. Bobby and Bruny moved to Arizona in 1976 where they would make a life for themselves and their children in North Scottsdale.
After many years working in sales in the food industry, Bobby realized his dream of opening a restaurant, The Acapulco Bay restaurant in Scottsdale. He loved the opportunity to serve his customers and share a story or two ... or three. He loved to 'chew the fat'.
An avid sports fan, Bobby enjoyed watching his children play both baseball and softball and was their biggest fan. He coached both youth baseball/softball for many years and was a favorite among the neighborhood youth sports community - always enthusiastically cheering on the local team and all things Chaparral High School and ASU football.
Bobby was adored by many and could always be found in the kitchen cooking for his children's friends. He was always happiest cooking a meal for his family and was in sheer bliss watching his children and grandchildren grow. Bobby J. is survived by his wife of almost 48 years, Brunilda Jimenez, his daughters, Kathleen Jimenez and Alayna Jimenez-Robbins and his six beautiful grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey J. Jimenez.
There will be a viewing for those who did not have a chance to say good-bye to Bobby J. on Monday, June 13, from 6p - 8p and Memorial Service on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, 11:00am at Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary, 6500 E. Bell Rd. in Scottsdale. Memorial contributions may be made to HEAL (Happily Ever After League) www.happilyeverafterleague.org
Tributes
"I was deeply saddened to hear of Bobby?s passing. I have many wonderful memories of our time together on Oakhurst Way; the kids playing, the football games, the sports leagues, and Chaparral High. Seemed like our houses were revolving doors. I think of you often, and John and I are holding your family in our thoughts and prayers."
"I will NEVER forget my grandpa he was such an AMAZING guy. He was such a loving person and he really cared about me and my siblings education and us playing a sport. He also made GREAT food my fav was his TACOS!!! He will forever be in my heart!!!"
"I will always remmember my grandpa he was such an AMAZING guy i love him sooo much????"
"We're so sorry for your loss. Bob was our Favorite customer and we always talked about what to do next with the yard. He was a great man and I am glad to have known him. R.I.P. Bob. I'm sure you are in the most beautiful garden now."
"I will always remmember my grandpa he was such a loving person and he made AMAZING food i love and miss him so much!!"
"This is beautifully written. What a sweet soul. Float on Bobby. You are loved & missed!"
"We met Bob and Bruny when we were selling our house "by owner" in 1974. They came to look at the house, we started talking, they stayed for dinner, and they bought the house. We have been friends ever since. Our kids went to the same schools, and we would watch them all play sports. JJ had football at Chapparal high. Our daughters played softball there. Kathy was a cheerleader. Bobby was our Brian's godfather. I was their Alayna's godmother. We have a lot of memories of fun times our families had together. Rest in peace, Bobby. Our sympathy is with Bruny, Kathy, Alayna and her beautiful family."
"I will never forget when Bobby got me a snowboard! I was so excited and it turns out it was his old snickers, painted and glued onto 2x4s!! I was so mad but I cherish that memory the most because that was Bobby. I'm so sad I didn't get a chance to say goodbye. He truly was part of our family and I have so many memories. Rest in peace and I know he is with JJ looking over all of us. My thoughts and prayers are with the family."
"Very sad to hear about the passing of bobby j, a really sweet man. Although I have not seen him in some years will always treasure the little,league years with ,him and his son JJ and the great times we all had together. Our prayers are with you john, rita, andrew, lynette & connie kelley( schulwolf)"
"Too many memories - from him screaming in the softball stands for a decade at us to him cooking us up those fried meats...and oh, the MONKEY BREAD! He is so proud and loves you all so much - even though he now does so from afar."
"So sorry to lose a member of our family. Always enjoyed talking to Bobby (especially about "our shared" grandchildren. I was glad I got to eat at his restaurant years ago. He and Bruny raised three great children and he will be missed."