Ygnacio Ybarra Obituary (1933

Ygnacio 'Gordie' Ybarra, Jr., 80, of Moxee, died Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital. Gordie was born October 8, 1933 in Torrington, Wyoming to Ygnacio Ybarra, Sr. and Lilly Marquis Ybarra. He was raised and educated in Torrington where he began his working career in the Iron Ore mines. He served in the US Army from 1953 until 1955 when he was Honorably Discharged. Gordie married Lupe Mary Gomez on November 23, 1957 in Holy Rosary Church, Moxee. Gordie worked 38 years for Burlington Northern Railroad as a track inspector. He retired in 1995. He then worked at Holy Rosary Church as a custodian until his death. Gordie especially loved his family and grandchildren. He was proud to have had a good relationship with all the grandkids. You could always find Gordie out in his yard and garden. He enjoyed deep sea fishing, camping and traveling, especially along the Oregon Coast every year. He will be cherished and deeply missed by his family and many friends. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Lupe Ybarra of Moxee, his children, Gloria (Joe) Navarro of Kennewick, Teresa Ybarra of Seattle, grandsons/sons, Stephen Powell of Moxee and Trey LeViege of Seattle; granddaughters, Vanessa (Justin) Wood, Garbrielle Navarro, Alexis Navarro, all of Kennewick; also great-grandchildren, Wyatt Powell and Kynzlee Navarro. He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Michael Ybarra and two brothers and one sister. Viewing will be Tuesday, April 29, 2014, noon until 4:00 p.m. at Brookside Funeral Home, 500 W. Prospect, Moxee with the Vigil to begin at 6:00 p.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial is Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Moxee. Burial will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Epileptic Foundation, c/o Brookside Funeral Home, PO Box 1267, Moxee, WA 98936. SERVICES Funeral service Wednesday, April 30, 2014 10:00 AM Holy Rosary Catholic Church 201 Iler St., Moxee WA , 98936