Maria Virginia Cortez Ybarra Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Maria Virginia Cortez Ybarra of Houston, Texas, who passed away on May 20, 2025 at the age of 68. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Maria Virginia Cortez Ybarra to pay them a last tribute.
Though Maria Virginia Cortez has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ralph Cortez and Rosa Wiley; and her stepsisters, Nanette Garcia and Nora Garcia Hessels. She is survived by: her husband Antonio Ybarra; her daughter Gabriella Ybarra Posey (Mackenzie); her brother Michael Cortez (Mary); her stepsisters, Melinda Wiley and Suzette Cortez Gray; and her granddaughters, Myra and Zoe Posey. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members and lifelong friends.