Zepeda, Eliseo Ybarra, 88, a Jehovah's Witness, passed away June 21, 2017 Peacefully at home of natural causes with his wife by his side. He was the last surviving member of a family of 8 born to the late Pedro Zepeda and Mauricia Ybarra. He was born October 11, 1928 in Rosenburg, Texas. Alongside older brother Elias, he proudly served as a US Merchant Marine during World War II starting at age 16 and served seven years, traveling to Japan, India, Africa, and around the world. He often spoke fondly of his service. He started working at age 7 picking cotton, and worked in the oil field, and became a painter. He overcame significant obstacles including a life long battle with epilepsy.  He was predeceased by his brothers, Timothy Y. (the late Olivia and Sylvia), Pedro Y., Marcos Y.(the late Zulema), Elias Y.(the late Lois), and Rafael Y. (Bertha), and sisters Margarita Y. Velasquez (the late Francisco) and Adela Y. Cavazos (the late Alfonso). Left to cherish his memories are his devoted and loving wife of 52 years Emilia (nee Gaona), son Eliseo "Alex" and daughter Blanca E. McGee (Dr. David J.), three grandchildren Destry G. Charpentier (Kacie M.), Rebekah M. Landers (Colton), Jeffrey J. Charpentier, and two step-grandchildren Kyle A. and Adriana M. McGee. Aulds Funeral Home will handle arrangements. Services will be private with close family and friends.