Roberta Viola Avila

Roberta "Bobbie" Avila, 86, beloved mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, passed quietly into the arms of our heavenly father, on Thursday, August 11, 2011.A memorial service will be held at a later date.Bobbie was born June 29, 1925 to Francisco Leyva and Maria Garcia, in Wilmington, California. She was a long time resident of Central California. Bobbie was the mother of two sons, Eddie and Philip.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and her son, Philip.She leaves behind her son, Eddie; five grandchildren, Lisa, Steve, Tina, Erin and Tessa; many great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews and other family members who all loved her dearly