10/03/2014 – Gilbert C. Ybarra, Clerk Craft National Business Agent for the San Francisco Region, passed away Oct. 2, following a motorcycle accident.
Ybarra was a member of the California Area Local and was an outspoken advocate for his co-workers and the APWU.
“We are deeply saddened by Gilbert’s tragic death,” said APWU President Mark Dimondstein. “Our hearts are with his family.”
Ybarra was elected National Business Agent (NBA) in 2010 and was re-elected in 2013. Beginning in 2004, he served as vice president of the California Area Local, said NBA James Scoggins. Prior to his election as vice president of his local, he was steward and chief steward at the San Bernadino Processing & Distribution Center. He was retired from the Air Force Reserves.
Ybarra is survived by his wife, his mother, three daughters and three grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements are set for Wednesday, October 15, and Thursday, October 16.
Wednesday, October 15
Wake – 6:00pm-9:00pm
Redlands Church of Christ
1000 Roosevelt Rd.
Redlands, CA 92374
Thursday, October 16
Viewing – 9:30am-10:30am
Service – 10:30am-12:00pm
Immanuel Baptist Church
28355 Baseline St.
Highland, CA 92346
Burial – 1:30pm
Riverside National Cemetery
22495 Van Buren Blvd.
Riverside, CA 92518
Reception following Burial
The Spring Lake Clubhouse
6892 Cloverhill Dr.
Highland, CA 92346
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We’ll miss you, Gilbert Cienfuegos Ybarra. You were a great friend for almost 30 years.
You’re at home with the Lord now. We’ll see you again in the bye and bye. Peace.