Byron Robert Hobbis, Jr. was born on April 10, 1943, and passed peacefully on September 18, 2026. He was raised in Norwalk, CA, where his parents, Byron Hobbis, Sr. and Florence M. Hobbis (Buttler) resided.

He graduated from Norwalk High School as the first class to do so in 1960. He attended Biola College from 1962 to 1972, with time off to join the Army during the Vietnam War. He received his first BA there in Physical Education and a Minor in History. His second BA was from Cal State LA in Industrial Arts. He also earned his teaching credential and a Master's in Special Education.

He was a truck driver for 20 years, taught school for 20 years, and was in the service, Army and National Guard, for 26 years.

He was a devoted husband and loving father who raised two sons, Robert and Matthew. He is survived by his beloved wife, Donna, with whom he shared 59 wonderful years of marriage; his sons, Robert and Matthew; and his six cherished grandchildren, Connor, Sydney, Bobby, Lorelei, Abigail, and Luke. He loved life, and he will be missed.

In Loving Memory of Byron Hobbis, Jr. 

Family and friends are invited to join us as we honor Byron’s life, memory, and military service.

Military Burial

Friday, October 16, 2026

Arrival Time: 1:30 PM

The Service is from 2:00-2:15

Riverside National Cemetery

22495 Van Buren Blvd

Riverside, CA 92518

Memorial Service

Saturday, October 17, 2026

12:00 PM

Calvary Baptist Church

6548 Newlin Ave

Whittier, CA 90601

Following the memorial service, family and friends are warmly invited to remain at the church for lunch and a time of fellowship and remembrance.

We hope you will join us as we gather to remember Byron, honor his military service, celebrate his life, and share the memories that will keep him forever in our hearts.