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Michael Ibarguen Obituary
1952-2017
Michael Stephen Ibarguen went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 20, 2017 at the age of 65. Mike passed away on the golf course, practicing the game he loved. He was raised in Pasadena, Texas and graduated in 1970 from Sam Rayburn HS. After graduation, he was drafted to play minor league baseball. For six years, he played for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Detroit Tigers. Following his stent in baseball, he attended U of H where he graduated with a BS in Mechanical Engineering and an MS in Chemical Engineering. For almost four decades, Mike had a career as an Engineer in the Petrochemical/Engineering Constructions Industry that took him and his wife, Leah, to different parts of the country. Mike's faith and family were the most important parts of his life. He and Leah were members of St. Peter's United Methodist Church in Katy, Texas. He is survived by Leah, his wife of 45 years, son Blake and his wife Jennifer, granddaughters Sophia and Samantha Ibarguen, and a host of other family members and friends. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at 10:30am at First United Methodist Church in Pasadena, Texas.
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Dave Kaufmann
December 2, 2024
Michael was an amazing man who I enjoyed many many golf days with. We lost touch when him and Leah moved. I just found out he passed. I was actually going to reconnect but it never happened. We grew up together in Pasadena just a few houses apart. We had some great times and he was a prince. All the best to Leah and the rest of the family. All our love. Dave Kaufmann
Pauline
September 18, 2022
Mike was a dear friend and we miss him always. I´m sure God has him in a better place. Bob and Pauline Kinstrey
Pauline and Bob Kinstrey
September 18, 2021
Mike was a kind, loving, generous and gentile man who we were proud to call a friend! He will always be missed and forever remembered for the wonderful man , husband and father that he was.
Barney and Kay Henley
September 26, 2017
Dearest Leah, we were so sorry to hear about Mike. He was another of the good guys that will be sorely missed. I hope Mike and Edgar Aubrey are tossing around a baseball with those big smiles. With deepest sympathy to you and your family.
September 26, 2017
Dear Leah & Janet -
I am so sorry for your loss. Mike was such a great guy and friend in high school. I remember that green Malibu he had in high school. Paula Eaton Delacerda
Bryan Hansen
September 26, 2017
Mike was a tremendous PM here at Jacobs, he was a great thinker and decision maker and I feel that I'm a more complete Engineer and person having been associated with him. God's grace to his family in their time of loss.
September 26, 2017
My condolences to the family. I am very sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you. Always remember the good times y'all had with him. I know he will be missed by many.
gh, forth worth
Kristin Evans
September 26, 2017
Dear Leah, we are so sorry to hear about Mike. When we moved in across the street from the UK you welcomed us with open arms and a big smile. That is how I will always remember Mike - big smile and kindness. I cannot image what you are going through, but cherish the memories and soldier on. Our love to you.
From Kristin, Paul, Kate and Holly.
September 26, 2017
Leah, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Debi Wade Chamberlain
Paige Hunt Wojcik
September 25, 2017
Mike was the type of man I hope our young boys will grow to become. He was a family man first, a servant of the Lord, and an incredibly hard worker. He was humble, smart, gifted and kind. No airs about him. Oh, and he was a jokester. He loved a good laugh. He laughed with his eyes and a good shake!
Mike soaked up life's simple pleasures. He was a devoted husband, father and friend. He was an unsung hero of sorts. I remember he would show up on Sundays to mow our lawn when my father was traveling for work. He would "shoot hoops" for fun with my brother and show up to support his nieces events and performances at any chance.
I am grateful to have had Mike in my childhood and loved that my husband and children grew to know him. I know my parents miss their good friend already. Good bless, Mike.
Leah and Blake, thank you for sharing him with us.
Paige Hunt Wojcik
Glenn and Lu Stevens
September 25, 2017
I consider Mike a close friend of mine. He was a mentor and positive role model for me when I first arrived at Jacobs. Along with his outstanding work ethic, he was also an avid wood worker, which is another shared interest. He was just as detailed in his hobbies as he was at work. Lu and I will miss him dearly. We are sorry for you loss Leah, but wanted you to know what he meant to me. Good Bless.
Yvonne Eames
September 25, 2017
Leah, I only had the pleasure of meeting you and Mike once, but you both impressed me with your devotion to one another and to your family, particularly those two beautiful little girls. My heartfelt condolences.
David King
September 25, 2017
We were heartbroken when we received the news. Just know Leah that you and your family will be in our hearts and prayers.
From the first time we met Mike his smile and attitude on life was such a joy to be around. Our days of laughing together as we both begun our career paths and we both raised our families bring back such fond memories. Our paths only crossed early in life as our life's took us different directions but our old friend will always be just that "a friend for life".
David & Janis King
Tyler, Texas
Marsha Braverman
September 25, 2017
Always enjoyed spending time with Leah and Mike. Hope that faith and memories will carry you and your family through these sad times.
Jans Delman
September 25, 2017
Leah, My heart breaks for you and your sweet family. Although I only spent a few hours meeting Mike, I heard nothing but wonderful stories about him from Jennifer and Bonnie. They told me what a fine man he was and the love he had for his family, and especially his little girls. May his memory be a blessing. Janis Delman
Marty Miner
September 24, 2017
So sorry for your loss, Leah, and the whole Ibarguen Family. May pleasant memories console you all now and forever.
September 24, 2017
Sorry for the loss of your loved one. May you find comfort in knowing that those who have died, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. Psalm 116:15
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Michael Pellegrino
September 24, 2017
Leah: I was so saddened in hearing this news. My heart goes out to you, knowing firsthand how difficult this is on you and your family. Michael was a great guy and I enjoyed having the opportunity to work with him over the years.
Suzanne Ibarguen
September 23, 2017
My thoughts are with Mike during his journey and with the many who love him. Our mothers were great correspondents, so that I had great interest and joy to hear of his baseball glory.
May you find peace in your love for each other.
Suzanne Ibarguen
California Ibarguen Family
Ed Ibarguen
September 23, 2017
Michael was a charitable and kindhearted soul whose stature in height could make him imposing. However, as soon as you saw his warm and welcoming smile you understood he was a gentle and compassionate man whom you wanted as a friend. As a distant cousin living on the east coast, our family was always proud to hear of Mike's many accomplishments. He was incredibly bright but never showed off his great intellect. Absolutely the smartest baseball player I ever met! He was special for his sincere compassionate for those who were less fortunate. If the Lord was after a true and straight arrow, he found one in Mike Ibarguen. May his soul rest in peace. Ed and Lynne Ibarguen
Bob and Pauline Kinstrey
September 23, 2017
Our hearts are heavy with the loss of our dear friend, Mike. We send prayers and love for Leah and his family across the miles.
Paula and Steve Letbetter
September 23, 2017
Though we only knew Mike through Janet, he sounds like a GOOD man and know he will be greatly missed by his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love, Paula and Steve
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