Abondio Ybarra

1930 - 2018

Abondio Ybarra obituary, 1930-2018, Thornton, CO

BORN

1930

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Olinger Highland Mortuary & Cemetery

10201 Grant St

Denver, Colorado

Abondio Ybarra Obituary

Abondio was born July 12, 1930, to Pablo and Eulalia Ybarra, he is one of 12 sons. He grew up in Weld County area and attended Gilcrest High School and was a member of the basketball team for two years.
He enlisted in the U.S. Army, was a very proud Korean war veteran. After his tour of duty, he settled in Commerce City and married his wife, Bertha Rodriguez, in 1956. They resided in Commerce City until 2015.
Abondio and his wife have been parishioners of Our Lady Mother of the Church since 1958, and he was a charter member of The Knights of Columbus 6769 council. Yogi retired from the United States Denver Mint after 26 years of loyal service.
Survivors include his loving wife of 61 years; a son, Reuben Ybarra of Littleton; a daughter, Susan Fisher, and spouse, Rod Fisher; a daughter, Charlene Barela, and spouse, Alfonso Barela, of Thornton; five wonderful grandchildren, Kimberly Wallace and spouse Jamie Wallace, of Broomfield, Dion Barela of Springfield, Virginia, Melissa Barela, Ryan Fisher, Mitchell Barela and great-granddaughter Raea Fisher, of Thornton.
His parents; his brothers, Manual, Antonio, NIck, Edward, Tony, Cecil, Secondino, Nash and Ernie, who passed the same day as Abondio, preceded him in death.
We miss you already Yogi, see you when we are united again in heaven.

Published by Commerce City Sentinel Express from Mar. 13 to Apr. 12, 2018.
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Offering sincere condolences to the family. Please find comfort from the encouraging words found at Jeremiah 29:11,12.

March 12, 2018

Dear Ybarra family,
You have my condolences and may the God of comfort help you get through this rough time of grieving. Pslams 119:76.

Hailey Brown

March 11, 2018

To the Ybarra family,
I'm sorry to hear about your loss. May the God of comfort help you find peace and comfort by the words found in Psalms 119: 76.

March 10, 2018

My family and I send our condolences to you for your loss. As you endure this difficult time of sorrow, please turn to the Most High God for strength and comfort as his word assures us at Jeremiah 28:12,13 "you will call me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you."

March 10, 2018

So very sorry for your loss.May cherished memories Comfort you and May give you pease Romans 5:13

AV

March 5, 2018

I my sorry for your loss,I am so lucky to be such good friends with your family .I remember those great times watching your dad sing his heart out while my dad played the guitar they both loved singing. Now they are both reunited in the gates of heaven.

Eileen Schultejann

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March 4, 2018

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6690 E. 72nd Ave, Commerce City, CO

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Mass of Christian Burial

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Our Lady Mother Of The Church

6690 E. 72nd Ave, Commerce City, CO

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10201 Grant St, Denver, CO 80229

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