Martin Ybarra

Martin Ybarra passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 82 on July 8, 2012.

He was surrounded by his loving wife of 65 years and his children when he went to meet his heavenly Father. Martin was a wonderful husband and dedicated father. He was generous, loving, friendly and beloved by those whose lives he touched. He instilled in his children a love for God and family.

Martin and his bride Delia had seven children. He is preceded in death by his two sons, Martin, Jr (Fina) and Miguel (Leonor). Their five remaining children are Polly (Hector Cortez), Margarita (Ruben Reyes), Noemi Torres, Maria (Joe Salazar), and Manuel (Jennifer). In addition, he had 15 grandchildren: Martin (Third), Diana, Dahlia, Michael, Sandra, Gabriel, Hector (Beco), Veronica, Patty, Amanda, Christopher, Monica, Melissa, Jennifer, Christina and nine great-grandchildren: Bruce, Jr., Esteban, Jonathan, Meagan, Cristal, Michael, Mikey, Caris, Jonathan Christopher.

He is also preceded in death by his father, Fortino Huerta Ybarra, his grandson Hector Cortez (Beco), his brothers Victor, Juan and Jose Ybarra.

Martin was born in Robstown, Texas, the firstborn son of Fortino and Maria Ybarra. His remaining siblings are Margarita Evans, Concepcion (Chon) and Felix Ybarra.

Pallbearers are Concepcion (Chon)Ybarra, Ruben Reyes, Joe Salazar, Jr., Juan Manuel Ybarra, Martin Ybarra, III (Third), Monica Rae Ybarra-Torres, Christopher Ruben Reyes, Gabriel Ybarra, Guillermo Rodriguez (alternate), and honorary pallbearer Hector Cortez.

Visitation will be on Friday, July 13, 2012 from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., with a rosary at 7 p.m. at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home in San Benito, TX.

Celebration mass will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 14, 2012 at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church followed by committal service at Mont Meta Memorial Park in San Benito, TX.

You may sign the online guestbook and send words of comfort, flowers, or sympathy cards to the family of Martin Ybarra at www.thomaegarza.com.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas;(9560 399-1331.