Maria Esther Ibarra

May 27, 1924 - April 10, 2016

Maria Esther Grimaldo Ibarra, age 91, peacefully went to be with Lord surrounded by her family on April 10, 2016, in Del Rio, Texas. She is survived by her Children, Maria Esther (Ralph) Carr, Beatriz (Bobby) Munoz, Carmen (Julio) Garcia,CMSgt. Retired Manuel Ibarra Jr., Silvia (John)Montoya, Bertha lbarra(Luis Rubio) Charlie (Mercedes) Ibarra; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Manuel Ibarra Sr, her parents Marcelino and Seferina Grimaldo, six brothers and three sisters, also, granddaughter Cynthia Ann Puente and grandson Jose Francisco Puente (infant). She was born on May 27, 1924 to parents Marcelino and Seferina Grimaldo. She was in the retail business for many years. She was an Avon sales lady since 1953. She married Manuel Ibarra on January 26, 1946 and the couple had 7 children together. Maria Ester was a social, active woman who was deeply involved at St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Guadalupanas and the Sacred Heart Society for more than 40 years. She enjoyed singing in church, shopping, and talking on the phone with her friends. Her family and friends will always remember her as a caring and loving person and known as Wela by her family and friends. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Mrs. Ibarra's life. The family would like to thank Drs. Tina and Michele DiBlasi, Mr. Coenice Boenecke P.A, Dr. Kenneth Moore and the Staff of the Del Rio Nursing Home for their great and loving care. Visitations will be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, 5-9:00P.M, at G. W. Cox Memorial Funeral Home with a Rosary prayer at 7:00P.M. Funeral Mass will be on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 10:00A.M, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church followed with interment at Sunset Memorial Oaks Cemetery. Funeral arrangements with G. W. Cox Memorial Funeral Home, of Del Rio LTD, 114 Fletcher Drive, Del Rio, Texas. 78840 Ph: 830.775.2000