Frances Ybarra Rangel

Frances Ybarra Rangel was born in San Antonio, Texas July 8, 1927, and was one of thirteen children born to Alberto and Fernanda Ybarra. She is survived by husband Christopher Rangel, daughters Olivia Barela and husband Phillip, Patsy Dubinsky and husband Mark, sons Ed Sabori and life partner Hattie Wolfe, Roger Sabori and wife Julie. A beloved grandmother to Jimmy, Michael, Gina, Kim, Lisa, Ben and David; and great-grandmother to Hannah, Lauryn, Cydney, Miles, Mason, Anna Sophia and Luca. The devotion and love Frances had for her children, family and friends, was only surpassed by her love for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her surviving brothers and sisters include Marcelino, Ben, Arturo, Raymond, Alejandra, Anita and Amelia.

Frances, or Pancha as she was also known, was no stranger to hardship growing up. While attending school was often a challenge, much of her early education came from working in the cotton fields, grape vineyards, tomato and cabbage fields. She travelled to other parts of the country where her father's business often led her family to… places where migrants toiled without complaint in order to provide a better life for their children. In her later years, while also caring for her Mother, she and Chris were able to travel around the country, enjoying vacationing and visiting with their friends and family. Her greatest joy in life was being around her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who will all miss her dearly at the countless family functions she was accustomed to. She will always be remembered for her love for dancing, her smile and her big heart.