Roberto Ybañez Jr.

Robert Ybañez Jr., 33, of Corpus Christi, Texas, went to be with our Lord on Friday, June 24, 2016, after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born on February 14, 1983 to Robert and Diana Ybañez of Corpus Christi, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Arnulfo and Armandina Martinez; paternal grandparents, Andres and Carmen Ybañez; aunt, Irma Salinas and uncle, Noe Martinez.

Robert loved coaching baseball, especially his children. He was a humble person and very well liked. He was a devoted husband, wonderful father, son and brother. He graduated from Roy Miller High School in 2001.

He is survived by his loving wife, Eve Marie Ybañez; daughters, Alexis, Aliza, and Marrissa; sons, Oscar, Michael Allen and Damien; parents, Robert and Diana Ybañez; sister, Samantha Ybañez. He also leaves behind his nieces, Naudia and Amiya Montalvo; mother-in-law, Lupe Garza; brother-in-law, Adan Garza Jr. and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Pallbearers will be Oscar Garza, Michael Allen Ybañez, Damien Sanchez, Adan Garza Jr., Rene Martinez and Ruben Martinez.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 pm. at Memory Gardens Funeral Home with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. that evening.

Funeral Mass will be recited on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery.