Samuel "Sammy" Ybarra |
| Posted 2025-11-28 by mhenderson |
| Published by Yuma Sun on Nov. 28, 2025 - Yuma, Arizona - Samuel "Sammy" Ybarra passed away on Tuesday November 18th 2025 at the age of 66. Born to Francisco A. Ybarra and Rosa Rodriguez on March 24th, 1959 and brother to a large and loving family, Samuel was the loving husband to Rosemary Ybarra and father to Samuel E. Ybarra and Joseph A. Ybarra. In addition to his sons, Samuel was a beloved uncle to several nieces and nephews, whom he enjoyed spending time with. Samuel worked in several job throughout his career, typically for companies and in roles which helped those with special needs as well as the elderly, but he may be most known for his time working for the Yuma Union High School District and showing his pride of being a Yuma Criminal. To say Samuel was a social butterfly would be an understatement. He enjoyed spending his days in retirement grabbing breakfast with family and friends, visiting loved ones, and helping to cook for or support many worthy causes. Preceded in death by his wife, Rose; parents, father, Francisco Ybarra and mother, Rose Rodriguez. A memorial service will be held for Samuel at Funeraria Del Angel Kammann (795 W 28th St, Yuma, AZ) on Monday 12/01/2025 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm with a Rosary at 7:00 pm. A Church Mass will also be held on Tuesday 12/02/2025 at 10:30 am at St. Francis of Assisi Church, with a Celebration of Life to follow at 1:00 pm at the Eagles Lodge (225 S 1st Ave., Yuma, AZ). Pall Bearers include Gilbert Vasquez, Taco Ybarra, Paul Ybarra, Gabby Ybarra, Danny Munoz, Eddie Davila, Lorenzo Duran Sr., and Martin Ruby. Honorary Pall Bearers include Robert Ybarra, Albert Valenzula, Joe Robinson, Lorenzo Duran Jr., Anthony Ybarra, Gib Rollier, and Jimmy Rico. Please sign the guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/yumasun |
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