Bobby DeLeon's Obituary
Bobby DeLeon, age 56, passed away on March 31, 2026, at his residence in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on August 9, 1969, in Denver, Colorado, to Guadalupe DeLeon and Isamary (Valdez) Sanchez.
Bobby was the fourth-born among nine children, raised in a big, lively family that shaped the warm and spirited man he became. He attended Driscoll Middle School and Miller High School, where the foundations of his character-stubborn, tough as an ox, yet deeply loving-were already on full display.
It was his career in construction-remodeling and roofing-that first brought Bobby to Tulsa, Oklahoma. There, fate had something special in store. He spotted a woman at a park, got out of his car, walked right up, and introduced himself. That woman, Rosa Aguirre Jones became the love of his life, and the rest was history.
Bobby's work ethic and creativity eventually led him to the art of welding. He found his calling at an iron d cor welding shop, where he crafted all manner of iron products and developed a true passion for the trade. Never one to do things halfway, he even welded and manufactured his own custom barbeque pit-which he put to excellent use.
Bobby was an amazing cook. His barbeque fajitas, brisket, ribs, and sausage were legendary, and he had a particular weakness for carrot cake. He was equally gifted with a pencil in hand-a remarkable freehand artist who could draw just about anything with ease. Whether he was sketching, cooking, or working iron, Bobby poured himself into everything he did.
He had a deep love for animals, a fondness for country music, and a great appreciation for the outdoors. Bobby loved the idea of hunting-and while he owned all the gear and genuinely loved nature, he never quite got around to the actual hunting. That quiet humor was part of who he was. He also had a love for the Stacie Adams clothing brand and completed his look with a signature collection of cowboy hats and boots he wore with pride.
Bobby was a diehard Denver Broncos fan to his core-a devotion that ran especially deep for his hero, John Elway. Game days were sacred, and Bobby never missed a chance to cheer on his team.
He leaves behind a legacy of grit, creativity, generosity, and love. Bobby was a fighter in every sense of the word-stubborn enough to never give up, and loving enough to make everyone around him feel it.
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