ROBERT L. MUNIZ

Oct. 12, 1947 - Jan. 10, 2026

With sadness we announce the passing of Robert L Muniz of Las Vegas. Born in Tucumcari, NM to Joe Frank and Mary Romero Muniz, Robert spent his childhood with a remarkable extended family of parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. He graduated from Belmont HS in Los Angeles and went on to serve in the US Army where he was an MP in Korea during the Vietnam Era. Post discharge he returned to New Mexico to care for his mother and younger siblings.

He began his college career at age 27 at Idaho State University, where he met his wife, Nancy Sever Muniz. He completed his Bachelor Degree in Social Work and went on to Arizona State University where he earned his MSW. He worked in rehabilitation hospitals in Arizona before returning to Idaho in 1984, where he began a lifelong career as a school social worker.

Bob and Nancy married in 1985 and relocated from Idaho to Evanston, Wyoming, then Roswell, NM, and finally, to Las Vegas in 1992. Both enjoyed stellar careers in their fields of public-school social work and speech pathology. Bob took great pride in being the first School Social Worker in Clark County School District and was instrumental in the development of an effective social work program in the District. He demonstrated competence and integrity in helping his students and their families, particularly those of diverse backgrounds. Health issues necessitated Bob's retirement.

Robert was predeceased by his parents and siblings Joe Frank, Jo Ann, Ernest and Edward Muniz. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Nancy Sever Muniz, Las Vegas, a daughter Stephanee (Spencer) Hopper and three grandchildren (Ava, Dutch, Nolan) of Bartlesville, OK. He is survived by siblings Connie (Ray) Marquez and brother James (Maria Garrett) of Albuquerque, and Jacob Muniz, Guerneville, CA and sister Mary Louise (Jim) Vigil of Fredericksburg, VA. He was Uncle Bobby to many nieces and nephews, and a beloved cousin.

Robert was cherished by family, friends and coworkers and known for his kindness, generosity, and unwavering spirit. He left behind a legacy of compassion and dedication for the many hearts he touched throughout his life and career.

Memorial service has not been scheduled.