Name: Sunset North Funeral Home
Address: San Antonio, TX

Joe always worked his heart  to help all VA patient's. I certainly  miss him as a friend,  a brother,  & as a real pal.  I always enjoyed  a good joke & a cold beer with him.   Damn! Miss you pal.!
Johnny D.
Joe always made everyone feel Welcomed and Loved. He was a kind man with a heart gold. Miss you dearly.
Robyn D.

Honey, You amazed everyone with your artwork, not only then but now. You painted my world with your love. Always Yours, Dora ❤️❤️ 

You brightened my days, my life, and my heart...with all my everlasting love, yours always, Dora

I have such fond memories of my brother-in-law, Joe, too many to mention, but all good. I’ve known Joe for as long as he and my lil sister have been married. Forty-five loving years!  The very first time I met him was when my sister brought him to our house so our dad could meet him. Oh boy! Was that a big mistake. Especially him being older by four years. Aiy yai yai! So whenever he’d come over to see my baby sister I had to hang around the living room just to chaperone. Making sure they didn’t sit too close, etc, etc. What a drag.  Well the rest is history.  Needless to say, we all got to know him better. But what I liked most about Joe was that he had a knack for making me laugh with his silly and sometimes off-color jokes. From then on I was sold because I knew if he could make a person as myself (the watcher) laugh, he was definitely going to fit into our family. Every time I’d visit my family in San Antonio I’d make time to go my sister and Joe’s home and watch our favorite football team, Dallas Cowboys, on his big screen TV. We hooted and hollered all through the game. Joe, I know you up are up there with the big guy, Tom Landry, overseeing the Cowboys game plans and steering them in the right direction. GO COWBOYS! 

Joe, my brother, there are no words to describe you and the beautiful person you were inside and out. In all the years I knew you I never saw you angry or mad. Not once!! And I will never forget all the years you were there for everyone in our family and yours. Your heart was such a big and giving heart. You just wore it out hermano. But God has called you and you no longer live with pain. 

Your memories will forever linger in our hearts through all the Hernandez familia, my lil sister (your wife), your children, grandchildren, the Ybarra family,  and many friends.  

Praying for the happy repose of your soul in Gods kingdom.

With my sisterly love and blessings,

Dolores

Tio 

So happy to have known you throughout the many years spent visiting our big loving family. You were always smiling and easy going. Even when my parents dropped my hyper self at your house to spend time with the cousins. 

Thinking of all the noise and laughter spent during countless times when family was together sharing Thanksgiving and Christmas  shenanigans. You were always present with a warm presence full of love even I we were all crowding your house. 

So very grateful Wyatt was able to meet you during his first thanksgiving in Texas. Jut warms my heart to know he met someone very special in my heart, my Tio Joe. 

Thank you for watching over us, protecting us, and loving us.  

Love you always! 
Your niece, Tawana 💗



Mom and Dad, Love you, your youngest son, Benjamin

My Dad, my world, Your little girl, Jennifer ❤️

Our beautiful grand daughter Kennedi at her graduation St. Marys University. We were the proudest grand parents.  Congratulations Our Angel.. Grandpa Joe and Grandma Dora

“Honey, you are my Angel, care for me always...Your honey, Dora “

Loving my grandchildren was my world and happiness. Grandpa Joe

Dear Honey,
I miss you more than anything in this world. I know you are no longer in pain and I know you are in heaven and with Jesus. I want to thank you for the world of happiness you gave me and the awesome beautiful children we had. We had so much love and laughter that is in my heart ♥️ and will never be erased or forgotten. I miss your smile, your jokes, going places with you, holding your hand, and hugging you tight.  I never imagined that we would be apart... It is so hard for me right now... I know you are near me, I can  feel your presence. I know you will always protect me for all the days of my life... while I felt so luck to have you it seems so unfair that you left.. I will be with you someday please protect me and our children and grandchildren. With all my love and my heart, Your honey, always always and forever...Dora 

Joe loving his truck and that smile that always made me smile... I love you honey. Always, Dora 😍

Mrs.Ybarra Your husband had such a beautiful soul as soon as he came in he was just so happy. I'm so grateful we got to meet a lovely person. Thank you so much for letting us meet him Lord and we ask that you heal his family in their time of need.
-from us at Smiley Dental &Orthodontics

Dora,

Our deepest sympathies to you and your family on Joe's recent passing.  I loved that you shared pictures of his art with me.  The two of you enjoyed life and made many memories together.  Our prayers for you during this difficult time.

Kathy and Brad Worthington

My deepest condolences to Dora and the family. May Joe have eternal Peace in ourLord’s loving arms.  God Bless you all from our Team , St. Mary’s Universtiy  Facilities. 

My brother from a different mother, Mr. Joe P Ybarra, aka, El Jodie,/ Little Joe. He could sing too, especially after a few cold ones. Lol
Many were the good times we shared together and happy were the memories. Many were the Ybarra family gatherings and always enjoying life and family was the purpose. I remember one Easter at Gardner State park, it's about two AM, we're sitting around drinking partying playing games. We are all laughing and cracking up when someone in the park yells out keep it down. A loud farting sound is heard and we all start laughing out loud again. Joe, always the life of the party.  I really enjoyed Friday night's. You always knew he was there with a smile and a cold beer to share. You never knew who you were sitting next to and sharing a drink or story as he touched people from all walks of life. Already missing you my brother and look forward to seeing you on the other side,  but not yet my brother. We will always celebrate your life.  El  Woluff!

Joe, your warmth and laughter, silly jokes, making everyone that visits feel welcome and loved, and the fact that I always got a warm embrace every time I saw you will last in my memories forever. There is so much more. More than I can list which made you such a wonderful person. You will be missed so very much but I know that your spirit will always be with us. Love you and you will be happy to know that Joey and I got married. My only regret is that you were not able to be there. Dora is the love of your life and you can rest easy knowing that we will always be there for her. To all the wonderful Ybarra family,  my deepest heartfelt sympathies. Love you all 

I met Joe at the VA hospital.  He always had a smile and was always in a good mood.  He will be missed.  May the family and his friends find some measure of comfort in the poem attached.  Peace be with you.  RIP Joe!

Tia, I love and miss you and wish I could be there to hug and kiss you. It’s hard I know words can’t explain how much my heart aches when looking forward wishing for just one more day with him. For those you love you now have to be their rock. I know you are strong and it’s easier said than done but we’re here for you, Jennifer, Danny, Joey, And Benjamin And everyone who is affected by this loss. We can all support each other. He’s with us all always. His love and energy surrounds us. I wish I could watch one more game with him. I will miss him at every family gathering. I’m at a loss for words and I’m sorry. I don’t want no one to see me cry lol..I will write you again soon. Tell the family I love and miss them. Love you Tia, Jacob Hernandez your Godson. 

My Tio Joe was both my uncle I admired and my friend who always accepted me as I am and could make me laugh no matter how life was treating me.
     Tio had a quiet wisdom and a great heart. I can remember asking questions and expressing those usually selfish teenage / young adult feelings we all go through. The ones that include statements like “Nobody understands me” or “How come the world is against me.... just me” and variations of that or similar things.  Tio Joe always had a sentiment based in his experience and wisdom of life, our Hispanic, San Antonio, Tx life, our Family life, the mixture of Ybarra and Hernandez life as it co-mingled with American and generally human life.  It was truly that deep, but it was subtly, almost secretly wrapped up in a succinct and humorous ironic statement that would end with the punctuation of “AND YOU KNOW IT !”  That part always delivered with a cocking of his head, a sort of knowing smirk, and a glint in his eye.... all of which made me laugh, simultaneously due to the delivery and due to my own embarrassment as it showed the short sidedness and the selfish nature of my truly non-existent “problem” or issue.  To this day, I find that I use these memories to help me see it through the small things that can cause us to stumble if given too much weight.  And if you listen close, every once and a while you will hear me mumble to myself “And you KNOW it !”
Si, como no? 
    I miss my Tio Joe, as I miss my whole family  but now I miss him even more, because I never considered the possibility that he would not be there the next time I managed a trip back home.  I take solace in the knowledge that my dear Tio no longer has to suffer the ailments he endured.  And, in the lessons , the laughter, the wonderful art, that glint in his eye, and his joyful exclamation of “HeeHEEEEEE” after a funny quip which always got the rest of us laughing...... Tio Joe, I carry you with me in my heart and mind... Thank you for your love, Jay.

Always there for each other. ... Joe and his brothers and sisters...A true meaning of family. 🙏

Inseparable, Joe and Enemncio Ybarra brothers forever..♥️

Very proud of the Ybarra “Veteran” brothers. Joe, Ramiro, and Enemencio with Veteran Awards of recognition 🇺🇸

Always had a hug for everyone ❤️
Joe loving his sister, Bebe

Smiles that light up any room! 
Joe and his sister, Celia Martinez

Dear grandpa,
I really miss you and so does everyone else . It’s really sad that you had to leave all of us so early but i know your in a better place with god. I really miss how you used to call me all those funny names like Emma long legs and asthma and also how you used to put your hands on me , Gianna and Arrielas back and say posture when ever we would slouch, and how you used to tell your old western story’s , but I know you don’t want anyone to be sad because your in our hearts and you would want us to keep living our lives being happy, so I’ll be strong for you.I was so blessed that I had a grandpa like you. I LOVE YOU
                                                                    
    
                                                                  love,Emma 

It’s been so hard putting the words together for this remarkable person we lost. My son and I have always been welcomed into this beautiful family and it starts with Joe. Seeing the special love he has for everyone and feeling as though I belonged. I was amongst the lucky ones to know him and absorb the love he gives on any occasion. Thank you Joe and Dora for coming to many of Troy’s baseball games over the years and always being there for us. The support and unconditional love never went unnoticed. Thank you for teaching me the meaning of everlasting love. I Love you so much Joe, the world will never be the same without you. May you forever Rest In Peace. 

I’m still in disbelief that you are gone. It hasn’t fully processed. I see you everywhere I go. I close my eye and see your great big handsome smile. The love you gave to each and everyone of us was so special. You were a big part of our family. I will always cherish the good times we had at your house. Till we meet again Tio Joe

My Mom and Dad 
Love you, Your only daughter, Jennifer ❤️

What can I say about my father-in-law that hasn’t been said, Joe was an amazing man, personally I’m going to miss him coming down the stairs to greet  us as we walked in his house. And sitting with him and talking to him about just anything that was going on in our life’s. Thank You Joe for all the good memories you left us!! I’m going to miss you soooo much!! Till we see each other again!!! With lots of love your daughter- in- law..

Joe and Dora my handsome brother and beautiful sister in-law from your sister, Bebe Reyes 

It is always special celebrating with loved ones, family, and cousins at Quincenera for Lita’s granddaughter ❤️🙏🏼  

Joe and brothers and sisters celebratiing his beautiful sister, Julia’s birthday party. Always in our heart ❤️

Brothers, Jesse, Enemencio, Joe, and sisters, Celia, Irma, and Augustine gathering February 2017 ❤️

Daddy.... The last picture we ever took together was on Thanksgiving Day. It’s so hard to believe you are no longer here with us. I wish I had more time to tell you how much I love you. I will forever be your little girl “no matter how old I get. “ I will take care of mom as you would and keep our family strong. You have been the perfect dad to all of us. I will forever hold you close to my heart. I love you always ❤️ Your favorite little girl , Pinky 

Thoughts free flow inside my mind. Past childhood memories are all I seem to think about. When I think of tio Joe I'm reminded of how happy it always was being around him and all the family. Seeing everyone and how much laughter, love, and warmth they all felt at every get together. Tia Dora and tio Joe had a plan to always get everyone together and celebrate every moment. I am happy to have known and be a part of such a loving person who is also my padrino  (Godfather). This is not the end and we will see each other again when the time is right. I love you tio ...you are always with us and we are always with you. 

There so many words that can express my thoughts about my dad. A few things I can say, is that I was lucky and blessed to have him as my Dad. He taught me many things throughout my life and never restricted me to explore my talents or ambitions. He supported everything I did in my life, and allowed me to experience mistakes in order to teach me how to become better at whatever I did. He brought laughter to my heart every time I was around him even when he wasn't feeling well. He was my best friend, and was a friend to everyone who was around him. He was always willing to extend his arms and assistance to anyone who needed his help for anything. God gave me the honor of living as his son, and now gives me the honor to watch him rejoin God in heaven. I will forever miss and love you, Dad. From your oldest son "Gego"

I met Joe (José) only a couple of times.But that agreeable smile stays with me. I remember that Joe created the cover for one of the program booklets for the President's Peace Commission. He had talent!—a talent I see that he was trying to develop still further.
When I learned of Joe's passing, I cried. It was not because I knew him so well, but because of my love for Dora, who is  one of the kindest, most generous-hearted people I have ever known. So I know that this is a most painful time for her. And I want her and her family (some of whom I know) to know that I am thinking of them at this hard time and wish them Godspeed through this with all my heart.

I don't even know where to begin, this man was like a brother to me. I had the pleasure of working with him at the VA Dental Clinic. He was always and I do mean always in a happy mood . If I was down for whatever reason, he would always say  "ok who hurt you so I can go kick their butt". Of course he would always cheer me up with his warm smile. Joe treated all of us dental assistants the same, he had a big heart, a heart of GOLD!!
When Joe retired, we cried thinking we wouldn't see him anymore, but to our surprise Joe never left. He would come make his rounds occasionally. He brightened up our day. 
I remember he would pick a few of us for lunch and he and I liked the same kind of music and we would sing our hearts out together. 
Yes I feel like I lost my brother, my heart hurts and he will forever hold a special place in my heart. 
Joe, till we meet again, RIP  my friend, my brother, my angel!!!! 

Joe was my coworker and friend. He had said one day I’m going to call you Curly cause of your curly hair and from that day on that’s how He called me. Those are just some of the awesome memories I have of him. He was the light and joy of the clinic. I don’t think I ever saw him where he didn’t have a smile on his face, and if you didnt, all you had to do was go by his work bench and he would make you laugh with his jokes or say something silly.  We all knew it was 4:15 when joe would changed out of his scrubs and do what we called his “walk about”. He would walk around the clinic and talk and say bye to everyone. That’s just how he was. A man with a heart of gold! He will be GREATLY MISSED.  God Bless.

Lori Martinez
VA Dental Clinc



Joe you have left us way too soon....
May you rest in peace cousin Joe!

I’ve never been so close to someone as I am with my Tio Joe & Tia Dora. Knowing that Tio Joe will never be in the kitchen or out playing dominos by the pool breaks my heart. Ever since I was little I was always loved tremendously by him. I spent a lot of nights there with my cousins Kennedi & Darrien & it was a little confusing as a kid because since they were his grandkids I thought I was too to the point where I started calling him Grandpa Joe for a while. The world couldn’t have lost a better man. He was whole hearted, loving & just all around amazing. I’ll always love the fact that he was always there for anyone in the family. Until we see each other again Tio Joe. Love always, Little Ricci

My grandpa and I had so many priceless memories together. He always had the ability to put a smile on my face even when I was sad or not feeling well. Everyday when I came home from school the first thing I would do was run up to his room and give him a bear hug. He would always smile and say “Hi Chiquita! How was school?”My popo and I shared 13 wonderful years of memories and love that I will never forget. He will always be in my heart. He was such a remarkable, handsome, loving, caring grandpa.I am so blessed to call him “Popo.” 

Love Always,
Gianna (13 years old)

i loved my grandpa alot, he was the best grandpa i ever had in my life.He would make me laugh and when he would kiss me you can feel his bered and it was funny,my grandpa was a really good person to every one in this world but not really mean people.When my grandpa died i was really sad like a lot i miss him so much,now when i come too my grandmas house i don't see popo and i always say hi grandpa" to him and now i can't but he is in my heart and with every one else that love him and mostly my grandma dora!!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       love you so much grandpa and hope you are in a better place with god because he loves you        sencerily,arriela love you grandpa and grandma mahhhh!

JOE MY BROTHER!!
LOVE YOU!!THANK YOU FOR ALWAYS HAVING US ME N MARIO N MY KIDS IN YOUR HEART.I MISS YOU SOOO MUCH.BUT NOW IT'S TIME FOR YOU TO GO MEET OUR BROTHERS N SISTER'S. DORA WE LOVE YOU ALL TO PIECES QUE DIOSITO LES DE FUERZA,Y MUCHOS,MUCHOS BENDICIONES.WE ARE HERE FOR YOU AND THE KIDS LOVE YOU...MARIO N BEBEE

How do I even begin? I was blessed to have my uncle Joe in my life, he was the most sweetest, kindest man I have ever known and boy did he love his family and his Spurs :) 
He will be missed greatly, he has made such a huge impact on every one he knew. I love you tio. 

I was so very, very lucky to be Joe's classmate in art classes.  He was such a talented, kind, and generous man.

Marcella Lesher

OBITUARY

Joe P Ybarra

September 24, 1951 – December 1, 2018

Sunset North Funeral Home

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