Robert Pena Jr.

EDINBURG - Robert Peña Jr., 58, of Edinburg, entered into eternal rest on May 12, 2026. He was born in Edinburg on November 12, 1967, to Roberto Sr. and Maria Peña. After graduating from Edinburg High School, Robert enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where he embraced the values of discipline, sacrifice, loyalty, and service. He proudly served his country as a Veteran of Operation Desert Storm. Upon returning from Kuwait, he continued his education and graduated from Texas Tech University.

Robert’s entrepreneurial spirit emerged early, beginning with selling his mother’s candy apples door to door. That same drive guided him throughout his life, most notably as the leader of Texas Energy Consultants, where he worked to provide innovative solutions to energy needs. Robert began his greatest journey when he married Dora Denise Gonzalez. Together, they welcomed their sons, Joshua and Josiah, who became their greatest joy. A firm believer in the power of education, Robert never forgot the teachers and schools in Edinburg that shaped his path. His gratitude inspired a deep commitment to ensuring that all children had access to quality education. He served the Edinburg community with dedication as a member of the ECISD School Board from 2008 to 2020. 

Robert is survived by his loving wife, Denise; his sons, Joshua and Josiah; his father, Roberto Sr.; three sisters, Anabelle, Hilda, and Nelda; numerous nephews and nieces; and his cherished second family, his in-laws. He was preceded in death by his mother, Maria, and his sister, Genoveva.

A rosary in Robert’s honor will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Legacy Chapels 4610 South Jackson Road in Edinburg. Funeral mass will be at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Holy Family Church in Edinburg. Interment with full military honors will follow at Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery in Mission.  In lieu of flowers, the family is establishing an educational fund for his sons. Contributions may be made by check or by contacting his wife, Denise, for Zelle information.

Funeral services are under the direction of Legacy Chapels in Edinburg.