Robert Ybarra

Roberto Ybarra, 72, of Idaho Falls, passed away September 20, 2026, at his home. He was under the care of his loving family, Teton Cancer Institute, and Advanced Home Health & Hospice.

Robert was born July 1, 1954, in Brawley, California, to Raymond Ybarra and Trinidad Villalejos Ybarra. He grew up and attended schools in Calipatria, California, and graduated from Calipatria High School. He served as a Sergeant in the United States Air Force.

On November 5, 1983, he married Dolores Dannehl in Riverside, California. Robert and Dolores made their home in Stockton, California. They later moved to Tumwater, Washington, where Robert worked as a warehouse manager for Wholesale Foods.

He was a member of the Air Force Base Honor Guard and Gun Club. He enjoyed pool, golf, bowling, softball, baseball, and watching his kids participate in sports. His greatest joy in life was watching his grandkids. He loved football and was an avid Seattle Seahawks fan.

Robert is survived by his wife, Dolores Ybarra of Idaho Falls, ID; son, Derek Ybarra of San Diego, CA; siblings, Susan Jones of Walnut, CA, Raymond (Monique) Ybarra of Grenada, CA, Linda Orduno of Brawley, CA, Virginia Cook of Bullhead City, AZ, Grace Oxford of Bakersfield, CA, David Ybarra of Bakersfield, CA, Angel Ybarra of Bakersfield, CA, Sylvia Ybarra of Bakersfield, CA; billiard team member, Kacy Kirk of Bonsall, CA; and grandchildren, Miriam Springer, Edward Camacho, and Eva Ybarra.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Trinidad Ybarra; nephew, Damon Jones; father-in-law, George Dannehl; mother-in-law, Zella Dannehl; and brother-in-law, David Fischer.

Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 28, 2026, at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road. The family will visit with friends from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Burial will be in the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery in Blackfoot. A buffet lunch will follow at Chuck-A-Rama, 999 S. 25th E., Ammon, ID.

Services will be broadcast live on this page.