Ricardo L Ibarra Obituary (1948 - 2022)

Ricardo IbarraAugust 1948 to April 2022On the morning of April 28th, Ricardo Ibarra passed in peace in his Holtville home at the age of 73. He was survived by his wife Mary Ibarra and his children Sandra, Richard, Oscar, Edward, and Mary. He was a proud Grandfather of Sergio C, Diego C, Prisilla C, Richard I III, Itzell I, John Paul I, Leo I, Alberto B, Esther S, Alex I, Arian I, Jaden I, Mateo I, Gabby I, Eddie I, Andrew I, Leah E, Mia E, Alyssa E, and great-grandson Jamis O. Further survived by brothers Teofilo I and Humberto I. He was also survived by many nieces and nephews and a large family. Ricardo was a man that loved GOD first and always ensured his family was united and strong. He had a great love for music. He was a great singer, musician, and songwriter. He led many church choirs at a very young age to adulthood and was later saved as a Christian where he continued his love for writing worship songs. He sang at many events throughout his life some local and some larger events including opening act for Vicente Fernandez and many other famous singers.He also loved sports and played soccer for many years. He became a Soccer Coach for Holtville High School coaching both Varsity and JV teams leading them to CIF Championship. He was a man that always helped many and a hard worker that always ensured that his family was financially stable. He had the blessing to retire from Alford Distributing after driving for them for over 10 years. He was a man of many treats that was always very successful at everything he did. Ricardo will be missed by many. If anyone would like to Celebrate Ricardo's life with his family services will be held at:Frye Chapel Mortuary & Crematory799 S. Brawley AveBrawley, CA 92227May 14, 20229 am -12 pm ViewingService to follow at the same locationJesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6