Lowell A. Ybos Sr.

1934 - 2020

Lowell A. Ybos, Sr. passed away on January 18, 2020 at age 85. He was born in New Orleans on March 3, 1934. Lowell was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Carol M. Ybos and his brother, Louis Ybos. Survived by his son Lowell "Al" Ybos, Jr. (Carmel), daughters Laura Kranz (Tommy) and Sharon Freedy (Marvin); grandchildren Lynelle Diaz (Geoff), Daniel Ybos (Lauren), Jennifer Kime (Tommy), Brian Kranz (Mandi), Kevin Kranz (Amanda), Matthew Kranz (Megan), Allyson Freedy, Rob Freedy and Katie Freedy. He is also survived by 10 great grandchildren. Lowell retired from the U. S. Navy and achieved the rank of Chief Petty Officer. He worked for Chevron Oil at the lakefront airport as a helicopter mechanic. Lowell loved his family, friends and lived his life to the fullest. He was a long-time resident of New Orleans and spent his final years at Ville St. Marie. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass in the chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. New Orleans, on Friday, January 24, 2020 at 12 pm with public visitation beginning at 10 am.