Cameron Blake Ybarra, 20, of Leesville, Texas, passed away on July 28, 2025. Cameron was born on October 21, 2004.
Cameron was a 2023 graduate of Nixon-Smiley High School. He started his college career at Texas A&M University in Corpus Christi, and due to a change in his major transferred to Blinn College where he began his pursuit of veterinary medicine. Cameron planned on returning back to Texas A&M University to complete his desired degree.
Cameron had a love for animals, big or small. This love is what prompted him to rescue his cat Pretzel.
During his summer breaks Cameron worked at Poco Seco Ranch which allowed him to gain experience with large animals such as cattle, donkeys and exotic animals.
He is survived by his parents: Daniel and Kassandra Perez; siblings: Rylan Perez and Daniel Perez Jr; grandparents: Wayne and Brenda O’Neal and Manuel Perez Jr.; Aunts and Uncles: Angelique Taylor (Wilbur), Patrick O’Neal (Alondra), Michael O’Neal, McKenzie O’Neal, Robert Perez(Tina), Joe Perez, Michael Perez, Manuel Perez III, along with extended family and friends.
Cameron is preceded in death by grandmother Lillie Perez, and great-grandparents Edward and Josie Pena.
Visitation -Saturday, August 2, 2025 @ 10:00am
Funeral Service @ 11:00am Finch Funeral Chapel-Nixon, Texas.
Interment will be at the Leesville Cemetery.