Robert Pena Ebaben of Castroville, passed away on December 26, 2022 in San Antonio at the age of 74. He was born April 5, 1948 in Pettus, Texas to Vicente D. and Evangelina Pena Ebaben.

Robert was inducted into the Army when he was seventeen years old. He loved his country and volunteered to enter the service before he was eligible. Because of his young age, his mother had to sign papers giving her permission for him to join the Army. He was immediately sent to basic training that same day. After completing basic training, he was sent to fight in the war in Vietnam. He was an excellent marksman and received several commendations for his skills. While fighting in Vietnam, he was wounded and disabled. Robert received several commendations for his military service, including a Purple Heart, the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Expert Rifle. Robert was an honorably discharged disabled veteran. During a time when he was able to work, Robert was a stone mason in home construction in the San Antonio area.

Survivors include his siblings, Abelardo (Maria) Ebaben, Dolores Sepulveda, Rosa Farrell, Janie (Glenn) Doyle, and Frank (Marion) Ebaben; daughter, Katy May Tieman; son, Daniel Tieman; grandchildren, Milliana Gamez, Kathy Diane Ebaben, Kendall Rodriguez, Angel Valdez, and Violet Tieman; wife; Marlene Estep; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Vicente and Evangelina Ebaben; siblings, Rafael Ebaben, Cookie Gaitan, Christella Vidales, Vicente Ebaben, Jr. and Carlos Ebaben.

Visitation will be Monday, January 9, 2023 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home with the Prayer Service at 5:30 p.m. Interment with Military Honors will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 17, 2023 at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery.

Arrangements by Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. Visit www.tondre-guinn.com