Luisa Castro Ybarra
October 11, 1948 ~ November 15, 2015
Luisa Castro Ybarra, a life-long resident of New Braunfels, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2015 at Christus Santa Rosa Hospital in New Braunfels at the age of 67. Luisa was born on October 11, 1948 to the late Thomas M. Castro and Nicholasa Gonzales. Luisa was a 42-year employee of Colonial Manor Nursing Home, caring for her patients as an LVN. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Juan "Chicken" Ybarra; son, Arlo Godfrey Ybarra; sisters, Mary Helen and Rosie, and by a brother, Thomas Castro, Jr. Survivors include her sons, Mario and Gilbert Ybarra; many grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren, Aracely, Aydenn, John Michael and Sofia; sisters, Sandra, Sara and Victoria. In addition, Luisa is also survived by one brother, Richard Castro.
Luisa was an extraordinary woman. There are many in the community who will deeply mourn her passing as she was a life of service, love, compassion and excellence. May she rest in peace. I will always remember Luisa as a loving and caring women who always had a smile to help brighten your day. Kristie Grace Murillo
Luisa was a kind and considerate human being, very caring and kind to people she met and people she took care of. I worked with her many years ago and remained friends after I left. May God give her peace in heaven.
Condolences from the Leos family to yours. Your mother and grandmother was a hard working women. I worked with her many years ago and she also was very close to my grandma Juanita Leos and grandpa Domingo Leos. She will be missed dearly.