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Roy Ybarra Obituary

Ybarra, Roy "Rockin Rudy" age 71, of Apple Valley, went to play a gig in heaven. Preceded in death by parents, Bessie & Paul; brother, Richard; sisters, Julia, Angie & Sally. Survived by lifetime partner, Velda; children, Rudy, Tammie, Maria Peters, Elana (Joshua) Delashmit, Stephanie & Travis; 6 grandchildren; brothers, Joe & Tom; sisters, Gloria & Connie; nieces, nephews, special friends and a multitude of rock & country fans. Memorial service 1 PM Thursday, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 147th & Garrett Ave., Apple Valley with his visitation starting at 11:30 AM at the mortuary. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family. Henry W. Anderson 952-432-2331 obit.HenryWAnderson.com
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.

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Published by Star Tribune on Apr. 17, 2007.

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Stephanie Ybarra

December 21, 2007

HAPPY 72nd Birthday Dad!!!!

Love,
Stephanie & Ayden and of course Yaya xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Velda Ybarra

October 21, 2007

It has been six months since your passing. I know you are finally at peace and have no more pain. You are with your family and friends. I hope you will be waiting for me when it is my time. See you then.

Stephanie Ybarra

August 14, 2007

Well it has been 5 months and can still hear you playing your guitar!!!
Ayden and I talk about you everyday and look at your picture. He still says he has papa hand every time he gets out of the bath tub. Ayden and I miss you so much it’s hard to believe that 5 months have already passed. I miss hearing your conversations with Ayden and watching you smile at everything he did. I miss you and will always keep you alive in Ayden’s heart!!!

Love you DAD
Miss you Papa
xoxoxoxoxox

Debbie Berg

April 19, 2007

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007

JoAnn kirkman

April 19, 2007

Velda, Steph and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you.You are always in my thoughts.
JoAnn

Bruce A. Harten

April 17, 2007

Good bye Rudy my old freind , Its St.Peters Country Band and Jamboree for you now, and he's been saving a Golden Gibson and a Silver Martin for you ! Roy Accuff is your fiddle player now, and Chet is doin your "Lead Work", so we know your "Vocals will be Sweet" ! All those Clubs and Honkytonks We played together years ago are "Golden Memories that will never fade" so save us a table up front, Bruce, Jake, Jim and Cowboy

Fran & Terry Stade

April 17, 2007

Velda and Family, We always had a good time at get-togethers when Rudy played his guitar and sang, we'll all miss him...

Brenda Partington-McGath

April 17, 2007

Stephanie ~
I am so sorry for your loss. I'm thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.

~ Brenda (BCSI)

Ove Skals

April 17, 2007

Velda and family..May God by with you at a time like this..Ove J. Skals

April 17, 2007

We are all sorry to hear of your loss, we will miss roy dearly! He allways had a special way of brighting our day.
Love the Burnsville Dialysis Staff

Tyana Armenta

April 17, 2007

Will miss you much Rudy! It was always good times around you... Glad you are in Heaven playing your guitar! Say Hi to my Daddy for me! Love, Tyana

terry mundy

April 17, 2007

Tammie and Maria....So sad to find about about your loss. I too have recently lost me Dad and my son and know how hard this time can be.
My sincere condolences.

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