Ignacio Robert Badilla passed away on August 17, 2026 in Tucson, AZ. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Elizabeth; daughters, Monica (Joe) Ferreira and Jennifer (Matthew) Leyva; son, Robert Badilla; grandchildren, Vanessa (Larry) Dickerson-Tarin, Gregory (Callie) Ferreira, Christian (Jeane) Ferreira, Gianni, and Julian, and great-grandchildren, Zoii, Jax, Eva, Zoe, Benecio, Christiano, and Aaliyah.

Robert was preceded in death by his daughter, Angie; mother, Henrietta; father, Ignacio; brothers, John and Freddy; sisters, Delia, MaryAnne and Margie.

Robert was born in Tucson, AZ on January 8, 1949. At 17, Robert answered the call to serve his country. He served in active combat in the Vietnam War spending 14 months in Tây Ninh Province. Robert was awarded a Bronze Star and Air Medal, in addition to several other medals for his courageous actions. After Vietnam, Robert went on to guard the Berlin Wall and served in Panama as part of the Panama Operations. After the Army, Robert spent 15 years working for IBM on their Finance team. In his later years, he retired and enjoyed many years by Elizabeth’s side.

Robert was a great provider and true family man. He loved his family with everything in him. Robert was always known for his charisma and ability to make people laugh. He had a special way of lighting up a room. He will be dearly missed.