Joyce Ann Robles
Joyce Ann Robles was born on August 7, 1962. Joyce, 63, of Santa Barbara passed away on September 25, 2025, after courageously battling an aggressive rare form of cancer. She was an inspiration to all of us of what a true warrior is.
Joyce was 7 th generation Santa Barbara native. She went to Santa Barbara High School and graduated in 1980. With the odds stacked against her and through her determination she walked with her class with Leticia in the stands and Martin on the way. After graduation she went to work at the Goleta Lemon Packing House and shortly thereafter she began her career in escrow. She worked for various title companies in Santa Barbara starting her career as a document runner. As a result of her hard work and determination she quickly climbed the ladder and became an Escrow assistant then became an Escrow Officer.
Joyce loved spending time with her family celebrating countless get togethers. She was the life of the party and would often be the first one on the dance floor. She would start her day with her eclectic taste in music and loved to wake her children up by blasting rock and roll. Although Joyce did not travel often, Black Rock in Hawaii was where she found her spiritual connection.
Joyce is survived by her mother Rose O’Dea and her stepmother Nancy Robles, her sisters Julieann Robles and Jacqueline Marie Hover, her brothers David Robles Jr (Jodi), Shawn Robles and Jason Robles. Her children are Leticia Melero, Martin Melero, Pauline Reyna and Bryan Maclean. Her grandchildren are Cierra Ventura (Luis), Akayla Robinson, Joel Melero (Audrey), Ruben Melero (Hailey), Vincent Melero, Layla Esparza, Luna Melero, Ernesto Melero, Daniel Melero and her 4 great grandchildren. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Joyce is proceeded in death by her grandparents Bernardo and Carmen Garcia and Frank and Dorothy Robles, her father David Robles and her stepfather Kevin O’Dea.
A Rosary will be held on October 15, 2025, at 3pm at Welch-Ryce Haider 450 Ward Dr. in Goleta. The mass will be held on October 17, 2025 10am at St. Marks Parish at 6550 Picasso Rd in Isla Vista. Immediately following we are celebrating Joyce’s life at Tuckers Grove (area 5).
For He shall give His angel’s charge over you to keep you in all your ways. Psalm 91:11
