Update: The city of El Paso confirmed the death of a fleet maintenance technician, Ruben Ibarra.
“The city of El Paso and Sun Metro are deeply sad to confirm Ruben Ibarra’s death, a brisk maintenance technician at Sun Metro, who gained his injuries on Thursday evening after the tragic events at the beginning of this week.”
El Paso leader expressed their condolences.
“Our hearts go to Ruben’s family, friends and colleagues while looking at this unimaginable loss,” said City Manager Dionne Mack. “Ruben was an estimated member of our Sun Metro team, and his death is a heartbreaking loss for everyone who had the privilege of working together next to him. As we mourn, we are still obliged to support its relatives, and the city of El Paso will cover the costs of its funeral costs to support his family in this incredibly difficult time. “
“Ruben’s commitment to the public service and his contributions to our community will never forget,” said Mayor Johnson. “During this mourning, the city of El Paso is in solidarity with its loved ones and the entire Metro family of the sun. We ask our community to keep them in their thoughts and asked and to honor Ruben’s memory by supporting each other and showing compassion in view of this tragedy, ”said Mayor Renard U. Johnson and the city council of El Paso.
Ruben Ibarra came to Sun Metro in December 2024. While his time was short with the department, he was part of the Sun Metro family. His loss is deeply noticeable by those who have worked next to him.
“This is a tragic loss for our Sun Metro team,” said Anthony Dekezer, director of Sun Metro. “Our employees are the heart of our department, and we all feel the weight of this moment. We strive to offer the support and resources that our team needs to mourn, heal and mourn for together. “
El Paso, Texas (KVIA)-A man from El Paso died of his injuries after a vehicle explosion in a Sun U-Bahn system on Tuesday.
The 29-year-old Ruben Ibarra died of his injuries on Thursday evening, according to a Gofundme page set up by his family.
Ibarra was one of the two patients who were reportedly brought to a Phoenix burning center.
The family says that the money collected by the Gofundme page takes over financial burdens, including a funeral service, to the families.
If you want to donate, you can visit the Gofundme page that Ibarra’s family has been set up.
The vehicle explosion remains examined. According to officials, a total of eight people were injured.
