Eddie Ybarra Castorena

February 15, 1939 - January 17, 2020

 Edward (Eddie) Ybarra Castorena, 80

Born February 15, 1939 Passed away on January 17, 2020 in Fontana, Ca. at Kaiser Hospital. 

Eddie was born in South Colton where he attended Woodrow Wilson elementary school and continued his education by attending Colton Jr. and Colton High School where he graduated. He joined the United States National Reserves to serve our country. Upon returning home, he was employed by the Colton Cement Plant for 35 years, where he later retired from. Eddie’s passion was music, he was a great Saxophone player and football player in his High school days. But his true love was music. He was an active member of the Woodrow Wilson Alumni Committee. 

Eddie Castorena, was a kind, loving devoted person. He loved his family and the Colton Community, where is grew up at. He was a man with A “Huge Heart”. He will be truly missed by his beloved family and friends.

He is preceded in deaths by his paternal parents Profido and Andrea Castorena. His late wife Helen Campos Castorena and his Companion of 15 years Paula Jacobo.

Survivors include his Sister Carolina Castorena Duarte of Colton, Brother Tommy Ybarra Castorena of Colton.  Son ,Mark Castorena, 3 Granddaughters and 1 Granddaughter all of Colton. He also leaves behind a many Cousins, Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 5th at

San Salvador Catholic Church, 178 W K St, Colton, CA 92324

Viewing/Rosary at 10:00 a.m.  Mass at 11:00 a.m.  with Burial to follow at

Hermosa Cemetery in Colton, Calif.,  900 N Meridian Ave, Colton, CA 92324

Reception to follow at 2:00 p.m. at the American Legion Hall Post 155, 1401 Veterans Way Colton, Calif. 92324

In Leu of flowers, please give to the “Eddie Ybarra Castorena” scholarship, Colton High Scholarship Fund at Colton High School Attn: Daisy Ruiz, 777 West Valley Blvd. Colton, Calif. 92324.