Irene Robison

Irene Marina Robison, beloved wife, mother, grandmother "Arnie,"sister, aunt, daughter and friend, was born Sunday, December 26th, 1948, in San Antonio, Texas, and passed away Saturday, August 5th, 2017, in Oklahoma City. Although her date of birth and death are significant, it's the 68 years, 7 months and 10 days in between that mattered to Irene, and to her family. She made countless memories and traditions with her family, leaving them with a lasting legacy of love, devotion, faith, and the importance of relationships. With an unwavering faith in God, love for Jesus and her family, Irene exuded a radiance, warmth, beauty and kindness still felt today by all those she touched. The eldest of nine children born to loving, Christian parents, Juan H. Ontiveros and Marina Espinoza Ontiveros-Gomez, Irene always cherished her large, close-knit family. Her solid foundation in faith, love and family influenced Irene's daily life, and prepared her to meet the love of her life, Ralph Robison, at church in 1976. Ralph invited Irene to see The Nutcracker, which became a holiday tradition. That night, as they watched the beautiful dancers and story unfold on stage, it was then that Ralph and Irene's dance began. The dance continues today in the lives and hearts of their three children: Micah, Aaron and Abbie, and in their beautiful grandchildren Irene loved so dearly: Garritt, Atley and Kate. Married in 1978, Ralph and Irene had a beautiful 39 year marriage. Their song was "Evergreen" by Barbara Streisand, and together they discovered Evergreen, Colorado. It was their honeymoon spot, and visiting there became an annual tradition they shared together as a family. Irene's last trip with her family to beautiful Evergreen, was shortly before her passing. Her family is grateful for the memories together. Her daughter, Abbie says, "Everything Mom touched was transformed into something beautiful." She will never forget her Mom singing to she and her brothers when they were little, "This is the day, this is the day, that the Lord has made, that the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it." Her family knows she is now rejoicing in Heaven. "Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: 'Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.'" Proverbs 31:28-29 Irene loved the character, "Marmie," in the novel, Little Women. While she always wanted to be known as "Marmie" by her grandchildren, her oldest grandson, Garritt, couldn't pronounce "Marmie," calling her "Arnie" instead. It stuck, and was perfect. Irene was preceded in death by her parents, Juan H. Ontiveros and Marina Espinoza Ontiveros-Gomez; grandmother, Irene Espinoza; father-in-law Captain Ralph L Robison and mother-in-law Audrey Richardson, widow of Ralph Sr. Irene is survived by husband, Ralph, of the home; son Micah of Oklahoma City; son Aaron and wife Heather of Bartlesville; daughter Abbie and husband Eli Davis of Edmond; grandchildren Garritt and Atley Davis of Edmond, and Kate Robison of Bartlesville. Surviving siblings are Racheal Ontiveros; Johnny Ontiveros and wife Camille; Julian Ontiveros and wife Jeannie; Margi Kuck and husband Bob; Carlos Ontiveros and wife Pennie; Jimmy Ontiveros and wife Debi; Christine Davison and husband Joe; Raymond Ontiveros and wife Cindy; Felix Ontiveros and wife Keli. Also surviving is aunt, Gloria Garza; and step-dad, Donato Gomez. Surviving nieces and nephews include Felicia Hill and husband Ryan; Charley Ontiveros; Cory Ontiveros; Amy Ontiveros; Paul Collins and wife Erin; Jaime Waite; Zane Atchison; MaiLeah Ontiveros; Vikarie Rambitan; Brenda Rambitan; Haley Miller and husband Robert; Brinkley Davison; Erica Davison; Jerrod Ontiveros; Jason Ontiveros; Jenna Giesow and husband Matt; Kody Ontiveros and wife Mandy; Kortnee Ontiveros; Paden Ontiveros and wife Makela; Maddie Ontiveros; plus many great nieces and nephews.