“I met James over 13 years ago when he came to work at our company. What started out as a professional relationship turned into a friendship that I’ve missed every day since he left us.

I realized, while writing this, how difficult it is to pick a single memory and to pick just one, would not do all the other ones justice. From the Tuna Melts at the SC Wharf, after the Girls had finished a race, to our Ramen and Mongo excursions, the “napkin” tricks and the 60 “yacko” nights after our Holiday Parties. Those unexpected texts with some hilarious memes that would cause us to laugh out loud.. Talking sports, Star Wars, 3 Stooges, UltraMan, Godzilla, Tattoos, anything and everything under the sun… All the little things that add up to great memories. I miss all that, but most of all, I miss my Friend, my Brother, James”.

Ride Easy Jefe, hasta siempre, James.

“To all my friends, present, past and beyond
To all those who weren’t with us too long
Life is the most precious thing you can lose
While you were here the fun was never ending
Laugh a minute was only the beginning
James Anthony Ibarra, my brother, this one’s for you”

Pennywise- Bro Hymn

Marco, I couldn’t help but cry reading this. It took me a while to bring myself to post it. All the memories you talked about are things I remember all too well. Every dinner date that James and I had would always include him pulling out his phone and taking a picture of his food. And every time I would say “let me guess, you are sending that to Marco and Derrick”. His response was always “Marco is going to reply with that looks phenomenal”. The amount of support and comfort you and Julie have displayed during the past 2 years has been so wonderful. My family appreciates you more than you know. Love you!!! – Bambi