John William Ibanez

John Ibanez was a hard working man so full of life. He was born in Los Angeles on April 03, 1960. He was raised and grew up on the Pechanga Indian Reservation. In 1976, he met the love of his life, his wife and soulmate Elva. The two were married on May 10, 1980. They went on to have 3 children. John spent his young adult years as a Heavy Equipment Operator working all throughout Riverside county. He retired in early 2000 and spent the remainder of his years working around his home. He built and provided for his family a beautiful home on the reservation. He was one to always make them feel protected. In 2014 he suffered a stroke but that did not stop him from doing what he loved. John was an amazing father and wonderful husband. He always put his family first and did anything and everything to keep them safe and happy. He is survived by his wife of 39 years Elva. His only son Danny Ibanez (38) and wife Tricia and their four children, Emily (19), Danny Jr (13), Inocencia (11) and Irene (09). His Oldest daughter Angelica Ibanez (35) and youngest daughter Ashley Ibanez (27) and her fiancé Abraham Magante and their three children Joshua (08), Esmeralda (06) and newborn Hunwut “Bear”. He is also survived by his father Vincent Ibanez, 3 sisters, 2 brothers and many nieces/nephews, Godchildren, cousins and friends. John was a remarkable man to everyone that he met. He was never without some type of tool in his hand for the many projects he got himself into. He was well into practicing his native Luiseno and Desert Cahuillan culture. He was an asset to his community and a leader to many. To his wife and children he will always be a tough warrior and most of all a best friend.