David Ysasi

David A. Ysasi, age 98, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025, in San Benito, Texas. Born on November 4, 1926, in Robstown, Texas, he was the son of Rafael Ysasi and Paula Ysasi Abrego.

A resident of San Benito since 1989, David served his country honorably in the United States Army. He was united in marriage to Raquel Arreola on July 10, 1957, in Lovington, New Mexico. David dedicated 30 years of his professional life as a farmer for Kenneth G. Myers in Green Springs, Ohio, and traveled for farm work throughout Lovington, New Mexico, and Lamont, California.

David is preceded in death by his parents, Rafael and Paula Ysasi; four brothers; and three sisters. He is survived by his loving wife, Raquel Ysasi; his children: Rosa L. Ysasi Parker, Dora Ysasi Ramos, Sylvia Ysasi Peralez, David Ysasi Jr., Mary Lou Ysasi Garcia, Oralia Ysasi Hernandez, and Irma Ysasi Herrera; as well as his 17 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The Ysasi family will receive friends and relatives on Sunday, September 28, 2025, from 1:00 pm to 9:00 p.m. at Buck Ashcraft San Benito Funeral Home. A prayer service will begin at 7 o’clock Sunday evening. A funeral service will be held on Monday, September 29, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Following the service David will be laid to rest with full military honors at Mont Meta Memorial Park.

Serving as pallbearers will be Efrain III Peralez, Andres Peralez, Enrique Hernandez, Rolando Jr., Samuel Ramos, and Michael Ysasi.