Gilbert L. Ymbert, Sr., age 84, died peacefully on Sunday morning June 7, 2015.
Mr. Ymbert is survived by his wife of 61 years, Eufrasina Plasencia Ymbert, five children: Gilbert Ymbert, Jr. (Piedad), Yolanda Arevalo (Rick), Jimmy Ymbert (Nohemi), Irene Garcia (Joe), and Grace Moreno (Rudy). He also leaves behind 13 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Mr. Ymbert is survived by 3 siblings: Fernando L. Ymbert from Baltimore, MD, Danny Ledesma and Grace Hernandez of Corpus Christi, TX. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Frances Ymbert, his parents, Eliodoro and Frances Ymbert, his brother Carlos L. Ymbert and his sister Mary Frances Lopez.
Gilbert is a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Following his service to our country, Gilbert worked as a Union Journeyman Plasterer, retiring at the age of 77. His name is placed in the Fulton Mansion time capsule in honor of his plastering work. Gilbert was born on July 26, 1930. He was the first born of Eliodoro and Frances Ymbert. After the early death of his father, at the age of ten, Gilbert assumed the role and responsibilities of the family patriarch.
The duty he learned as a young child and the discipline he acquired in the Armed Forces never left him. He had an immense love for his family and his country. He coached his sons' teams throughout their Westside Little League and Pony League involvement. In addition to his love of baseball, Gilbert's favorite past times included reading, gardening, and fishing. We will have lasting memories of his quick wit and endless supply of quotes that always made us laugh. He, along with his wife, faithfully served at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church while it was still a chapel on the corner of Balboa and Galvan. They were lifetime parishioners at Holy Family Church from its inception, helping in its building, fundraising, and an active member of the 7am Puente choir until he was no longer able to physically attend church.
The family will start accepting visitors at 5 pm on Tuesday June 9, 2015 with a Holy Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. at Guardian Funeral Home, A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday June 10 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church with interment to follow at The Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery.
A heartfelt thank you to the staff at New Century Hospice, Garden Estates, Angel Bright, and Dr. Guillermo Ramirez, and his caregivers: Sandra, Annavee, Tanya, Arianna, and Lisa from Serenity Home (John & Nicole Flores).

2 Timothy 4:7 "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."