YOAKUM: Roberto “Tito” Maciel, 72 of Yoakum was called home to Heaven on Oct 6, 2025. He was born on Dec 31, 1952, to Macedonio and Maria Maciel.
Robert started working at a young age and he did not shy away from hard work. He was a long-time road construction worker with Clark Construction of Texas. Robert enjoyed meeting people and talking and making friends. His good friends knew him as Festus. He lived life on his own terms with no regrets. In his retirement he enjoyed the simple things. He liked movies, lottery scratch-offs and fried chicken.
Robert is survived by his son Robert Maciel Jr. and granddaughter Halen; brothers: Frank Maciel (Jill), David Maciel (Rebecca), Alex Maciel, and sisters: Paula Ramirez, Rose Mata (David), Josie Garcia, Mila Nolte (James), Mary Loa (Daniel), Celia Mauric, Helen Soto and Dobie Johnson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Macedonio and Maria Maciel, brothers: Maurice (Bubba) Andrew Maciel Sr., Macedonio (Junior) Maciel Jr., Thomas R. Maciel; sisters: Manuela (Dorothy) Sanchez, and Alice (Honda) Nunez and his Ride or Die cousin and best friend Fernando Mata.
Family visitation will begin at 1:00 pm., Oct 25, 2025, at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home, followed by Funeral Service at 2:00 pm. with Deacon Dennis Kutach officiating.