Nieblas, Robert J. "Bob", 85, passed away on Oct. 20, 2009.  Born July 6, 1924 to Joseph and Annie Nieblas. A fourth generation Californian, graduated from Santa Ana High School in 1943, enlisted in the US Army as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne. Jumped in Normandy (D-Day), Holland and fought in the Battle of the Bulge during WWII. Awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star.

   Survived by his wife of 64 years, Joyce; and his children, Carol, Marilyn, Robert, Gerard, and Therese; eight grandchildren; brothers, Peter and Paul; and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by son, John; sister, Anna and brother, Tom. Rosary Wednesday, October 28, 7 p.m., O'Connor Mortuary, Laguna Hills. Mass 9 a.m. Thursday, October 29, St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Laguna Woods. Interment Riverside National Cemetery.

Published in Orange County Register on October 27, 2009