In Memory

[Updated Arrangements]

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 Bernardino 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