My Colorful Family

Paul M. Roberts – my father. Retired Tax Administrator II, tax investigator and tax auditor. World Traveler. Musician: Guitar Player. Former US Army Signal Unit soldier in the Korean War. Notable tax investigations conducted by my father: Church of Scientology, Kim Novak (movie star) and Mickey Cohen’s mafia enterprise in Los Angeles. During a tax investigation in San Diego, my father and some other auditors went to Tijuana, Mexico and got mugged. A taxi driver took my dad and the other auditors to an alley in Tijuana and a gang of thieves mugged my dad and the other auditors. When my dad and the auditors went to the Tijuana police, the police did nothing. My dad played in a Bluegrass band called “Pickin’ Cousins”.

Cindy Anderson – my step-mother. Former ballerina, danced on Broadway (New York). Retired Tax Auditor. World Traveler, has been to 99 countries, territories.

Sharon Diane Roberts – my sister – inventor of the Pet Passport, author, world traveler, scuba diver, musician, singer. Lived in St. Thomas USVI and Santorini Island – off the Coast of Greece. Married 3 times. Sharon played in the Kennedy High School Band and she participated with the band in playing at a SF 49er game in San Francisco and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade in New York.
 

Fidencio “Chuy” Villalobos – my uncle. Former professional wrestler, wrestled with Pepper Gomez. Chuy while wrestling, wore a black ski mask and called himself “El Lobo”. Golden Glove Boxer and Black Belt in Karate. Has 2 sons. His son Will is also a Golden Glove Boxer and Black Belt in Karate. Will was a lifetime Marine and served overseas. When Will got out of the service he joined the Hell’s Angels with his brother, a former San Jose Gypsy Joker turned Hell’s Angel. Former Mexican Mafia. Former bouncer at local San Jose bar. CHUY: DECEASED.

Jose “Joe” Causing – my uncle. 12th Degree Gung Fu Instructor, learned Gung Fu in Bruce Lee schools in Oakland. Joe attended Bruce Lee’s funeral in Washington. World traveler. Former Merchant Marine. Former US Army 101st Airborne – Screaming Eagles. Served in Korean War. Had gray Cadillac with license plates: “GungFu”. Had a dog named Dammit. Jazz musician, plays drums. DECEASED.

Rosemarie Roberts aka Rosita Causing – my mother. Former Rosie the Riveteer in World War II. DECEASED.

Michaelis Jacoby – my nephew. Son of Andres “Andrew/Andy” Somprise Soyo. Popular DJ that played at Hollywood Academy Awards after hour parties, Elton John house party. Michaelis has played in Moscow, Russia and is currently playing in Bali. Former TV commercial model and dancer for Gap jeans and Pepsi commercials.
 

Joseph “Joe” Soyo – my half-brother. Professional pool player, amateur magician, surfer, hair stylist. Millionaire at age 36, owned a hairstyling shop. Joe would throw 3 day Labor Day parties that guests would enjoy his BBQs, pool, waterfall, Hawaiian dancers, musical band, etc. Once a year, he would take his female employees to Hawaii, all paid trip for his employees. Once a year, Joe and his girls (employees) would take a promotional photograph for the local newspaper. His hairstyling shop was called “Joe’s Shop”. DECEASED.

Brett Hodson – my cousin. Former comic book creator. Former independent movie producer. Former extra in various movies and TV shows.

Josie Hodson – my aunt. Former CHP (California Highway Patrol) dispatcher. Former President of CHP Dispatcher Union. Met Governor George Deukmejian.

Manuel “Manny” Ayala – my uncle. Former CHP officer. Once pulled over Charles Manson for driving recklessly. DECEASED.

Robert Crain. My cousin. Former CHP Officer. Owns private investigation business called Arcy Investigations. Presently a private investigator.

Larry Hodson – my uncle. Former Oakland policeman.