Domingo V. Ybarra, Jr., 77 of Plainview, walked into Our Father's Arms on Friday, February 2nd, 2024. Domingo passed away surrounded by his loved ones at home.

Domingo was born in Rosenberg, Texas on March 16th, 1946. He will join his parents Domingo Ybarra Sr. and Alberta Valderas Ybarra. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Jerry Ybarra, Roy Ybarra, and his sister, Betty Gonzalez.

On March 21st, 1960, he married Celestina Asebedo. They were married for 63 years. Domingo and Celestina moved from Colorado to Levelland, Texas in 1966 to build their life together, settle down, and leave the migrant life, and give their children an opportunity to get an education. Domingo worked at South Plains College, while attending vocational classes and obtained his certificate as a Certified Welder. He worked as a welder for 30 years, worked for Walmart, at the distribution and the Supercenter. He was also a truck driver for a number of years before deciding to enjoy retirement. He was intent on spreading God's Good News and walking on that narrow path of light.

Domingo was known to be a devoted husband,  Father, and a symbol of strength and inspiration to his family. He enjoyed things such as fishing, boating, camping, working on projects that involved building things, and using his carpentry skills. He loved to play board games with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He would have a beer or two and dance to his favorite songs. He also loved to play video games online with Palehorse (Joe Ybarra), Sureshock (Jon Luke Ybarra), Picklechiken (Jon Alfred Ybarra), Uncommon Grain (Aaron Joseph Voyles), and Gunloon (Daniel Ybarra). He enjoyed "taking care of bad guys" and all things zombies, such as zombie video games and the hit TV show The Walking Dead. His Gamertag was BigMagnum 007.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Celestina Asebedo Ybarra, his sister, Valentina Granados, his children and their families: Fred Ybarra and his wife, Olga Ybarra, Sally Ann Esquivel and her husband, Alonzo Esquivel, Joe Ybarra and his wife, Jeong Mi Ybarra, and his youngest son, Rodney Ybarra. Domingo was blessed with 19 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren.

Viewing and visitation will be held from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Saturday, February 3, 2024, and Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Ninth and Columbia Church of Christ.

A service to honor and celebrate Domingo's life will be on Monday, February 5, 2024, at 1:00pm at Ninth and Columbia Church of Christ located at 808 N. Columbia St, Plainview, Texas, 79072. Officiating the service will be Minister Evan Weiss. Following the service, a meal will be served in the Fellowship Hall for family and friends to eat, celebrate, and share their memories.Cremation will follow under the care of Lemons Funeral Home.

Domingo Ybarra will be remembered as a strong, loving husband, father, and grandfather. His stories, wisdom, and the warmth of his company will be deeply missed by all who knew him.