RODULFO YBANEZ Sr.

February 9, 1927 - July 27, 2017

Memerial services will be held at a later date for Rodolfo Ybanez, Sr. age 90 of Lamesa, Texas. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Gonzales Funeral Home of Lamesa, Texas. Mr. Ybanez passed away on Thursday July 27, 2017 at his home in Lamesa. He was born on February 9, 1927 in George West, Texas. Rodolfo married Eduarda (Maria) Garza on August 6, 1958 in Corpus Chrisi, Texas. He was preceded in death by his son, Manuel Ybanez; his daughter, Lydia Ybanez; his grandsons, Peter Ramon III and Jacob Ybanez. Rudolfo worked as an auto technician for many years starting with Vaughn Chevrolet, Fred Barrington Chevrolet and later with Roy Motor Company until his retirement. He like watching TV especially the Dallas Cowboys and Wrestling. Rodulfo also enjoyed reading, spending time with his grandchildren and great-children. He would offer humble advise "on life" to his family. He enjoyed his hot cup of coffee while sitting at "his table" at Stripes store-North visiting with all his friends who came by. Rodulfo was a US ARMY veteran having served during World War II. Rodolfo is survived by his loving family, his wife, Eduarda (Maria) Ybanez of Lamesa, Texas; his daughter, Syulvia Ramon and husband, Peter of Lamesa, Texas; his sons, Rudy Ybanez, Jr. and wife, Pat of Lovington, NM, David Ybanez, Sr. of Lubbock, Texas; his grandsons, Derek Ramon and wife, Jessica of Lamesa, Texas, Marc Ramon and wife, Marcie of Midland, Texas, Gabe Ybanez and wife, Terri of Lamesa, Texas, David Ybanez, Jr. and wife, Erika of Lamesa, Texas; fourteen great-grandchildren.