Robert Wayne Jensen, 85, known by his family and friends as "Bob" of Silver City passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Bob was born on October 29, 1931 to Bert and Erma Jensen in Albuquerque, NM.

He retired from the US Forest Service as an engineer. Bob loved being with his family and was always there for them in time of need. He also enjoyed the horse races, casinos, riding his four wheeler and old western movies. Bob was watching a western movie and as the credits were mentioned, he passed away. Bob was loving, outgoing, and telling his forest service stories. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Bob is survived a daughter, Cindy Delph (John); son-in-law Danny; grandchildren, Marvin Romero (Charmayne), Michelle Wicketts (Johnny), Bobby Fisher (Tiff), Mary Ellen Henderson (Forrest), Shawn Fisher and Lindy Pickinpaugh (Chris); great-grandchildren, Chantel Loera (Rene), DJ Bleich (Kaylee), Dylan Wicketts, Dakota Wicketts, Trinity Rose Fisher, Charlotte Pickinpaugh, Josh Ivy, Liam, Joshua, Lennon and Brooklyn Fisher; great-great grandchildren, Catalya Loera and Kaylie Bleich; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bert and Erma Jensen; wife, Emily Alice Jensen; a son, David Jensen; daughter, Kathie Fisher.

Cremation has been entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels. A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Fairview Memorial Park in Albuquerque, NM.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Bob's favorite charity, St. Jude Children's Hospital.