Lupe Mary YBARRA Obituary (2024)

Lupe M. Ybarra, 86, passed away in Kennewick, WA on October 15, 2024. Lupe was born November 20, 1937 in Greeley, CO to Carmen Grace Trujillo and Louis Gomez. At an early age, Lupe moved to Washington with her mother, residing and going to school in Moxee. She worked for the Moxee School District for 30 years, making many friends and memories. Lupe met her soulmate Ygnacio Ybarra (Gordy), settling in Moxee and starting a family. They had three children, Michael Ybarra, Gloria (Joe) Navarro of Kennewick, WA, and Teresa Ybarra of Seattle, WA. She was blessed with five beautiful grandchildren, Vanessa (Justin) Wood of Wenatchee, WA, Gabrielle Navarro of Kennewick, WA, Alexis (Brandon) Navarro of Kennewick, WA, Stephen (Diana) Powell of Seattle, WA, and Trey Leviege of Seattle, WA. She was also blessed with six great grandchildren, Wyatt Powell, Kynzlee Navarro, Alexavier Powell, Amelia Wood, Lilah Powell, and Roxanne Whithouse. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were such a blessing and joy! Family was her pride and joy. Lupe loved life. She loved to cook and would feed anyone that came to visit her home. She loved throwing parties and was always the life of the party. She also loved to travel with her husband visiting new places and family. She loved crafting, but most of all she loved Legends Casino. Lupe relocated to Kennewick, WA in 2023, where she enjoyed her time until her passing. She is survived by her daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren, as well as her brothers Charlie Baladez of Twin Falls, ID, Angelo Baladez of Pullman, WA, and Henry Slugger Baladez of Midvale, ID. She is preceded in death by her parents Henry and Carmen Baladez, husband Ygnacio Ybarra, son Michael Ybarra, and brother Felix Baladez. She will be missed by all who knew her! We are blessed with comfort knowing she is in the arms of Jesus. Viewing is scheduled for Tuesday, October 22, 2024 from 5:00pm-7:00pm with a Vigil beginning at 5:30pm at Brookside Funeral Home (500 W. Prospect, Moxee, WA 98936). Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 10:00am at Holy Rosary Catholic Church (201 N. Iler St, Moxee, WA 98936) followed by burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery. A Reception will be held after the burial in the Holy Rosary Church gathering hall. Brookside Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences can be shared at www.brooksidefuneral.com.