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DELVIN YARNALL Obituary

DELVIN E. YARNALL

June 25, 1942 – June 27, 2025

Delvin E. Yarnall (Del) was born on June 25, 1942, in Scotts Bluff, Nebraska, and moved to El Centro in 1955 with his family. Delvin married Patricia, his wife of 61 years on June 20, 1964.

He was preceded in Death by his parents, Derward and Eunice Yarnall, and his brother, Raney Yarnall. Delvin is survived by his wife, Patricia; his sister, Janice; his sister-in-law, Caroline; his son, Robert (Sally) Yarnall; his daughters, Rori Izbicki, Tamatha (David) Bailey, Mallory (Adam Bonfanti) Yarnall and Jazzy. Delvin is also survived by his nieces, Samantha (Dewey) and Jackie; grandchildren, Breana, Elias, Draven, Raiden, Ricky, Ashley, Jennifer, and Robert; two great-grandchildren, Sebastian and Grayson; and numerous great-nieces and nephews.

Delvin worked for Valley Nitrogen for 7 years and when it closed, he went to work for Pioneers Memorial Health Care District for 27 years, where he was the Director of Engineering until his retirement. In his retirement, Delvin enjoyed spending time with his family, acquiring rental properties, fixing them up, and working on his 1950 Ford.

Delvin will be greatly missed by all those who loved and knew him. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, you can make a donation to the Imperial County Humane Society in his honor.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Imperial Valley Press Online on Jul. 8, 2025.

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Maria and Albert Tagupa

July 11, 2025

Tammie, Robert and all of his family. So sorry to hear of the passing of your father. May god give you strength and may in rest in Gods eternal peace

Nick and Leti Rodriguez

July 11, 2025

Our heartfelt condolences Pat to your family. May God bring you much comfort during this time.

Matt Casey

July 11, 2025

My condolences Pat to you and your family.

Ray Castillo

July 10, 2025

My condolences Patricia to you and your family. Thank you and Del for your friendship . May Del rest in Peace. To be absent from the body is to be present with the lord.

M. Jaregui

July 9, 2025

My sincerest condolences Robert your father was such wonderful soul. He will be deeply missed.

Nita Mallobox

July 8, 2025

Sincere condolences to Delvin´s family & friends. He was a special person.

Donna Yarnell

July 8, 2025

My condolences to Pat and family.
Donna Yarnell.

Mary Anne (Tondro) Hildebrandt

July 8, 2025

Very sorry to read about your brother, Janice.

Susana Puig

July 5, 2025

It is with sadness to hear of Del's passing. We worked together at Pioneers Hospital. He was the nicest person who was approachable and always followed through with his work. He will truly be missed by many. Our condolences to all his family.

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