Richard Joe Ybarra's obituary , Passed away on June 22, 2025 in Las Animas, Colorado

Richard Joe Ybarra

March 2, 1946 - June 22, 2025 (79 years old)

Las Animas, Colorado

Richard Joe Ybarra's obituary , Passed away on June 22, 2025 in Las Animas, Colorado

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Richard Joe Ybarra

March 2, 1946 - June 22, 2025 (79 years old)

Las Animas, Colorado

Richard Joe Ybarra Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Richard Joe Ybarra (Las Animas, Colorado), who passed away at the age of 79, on June 22, 2025. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard Joe Ybarra to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Sostenes Ybarra and Audrey Ybarra (Cortinez); and his brothers, Bobby Ybarra and Sammy Ybarra. He is survived by: his wife Lilly Ybarra; his children, Richard A. Ybarra of Las Animas, Marlene Ybarra of Las Animas and Jason Ybarra of La Junta, Colorado; his grandchildren, Savanna Arellano (Eddie) of Pueblo West, Shane Smith of Pueblo West, Jacob Arguello-Ybarra of New Mexico, Aliesia (Lupe) and Malia Ybarra of La Junta, Colorado; his great grandchildren, Aubree and Aveah Arellano; and his siblings, Steve Ybarra of Denver, Colorado, Bernice Ybarra (Frank) of Denver, Colorado, Danny Medina (Lola) of Denver, Colorado and Jeanette Langford (Marlon) of Denver, Colorado. He is also survived by many other relatives and friends.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, June 30th 2025 at 11:30 AM at the Fort Lyon National Cemetery (15700 Co Rd HH, Las Animas, CO 81054).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel



Mon

June 30

Graveside service

11:30 AM

Fort Lyon National Cemetery
15700 Co Rd HH, Las Animas, CO 81054

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