EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — On Wednesday, the Sun Metro bus service will hold a private ceremony to remember the victims of the deadly explosion on the first anniversary of the tragedy.

In the ceremony, the City of El Paso said Sun Metro will observe a moment of silence in memory of Ruben Ibarra and German Garcia, the two fleet technicians who died and the seven others who were injured after an explosion rocked the Sun Metro headquarters on Feb. 11, 2025.

“While time has passed, we still grieve the loss. Remembering our transit family members, who left us too soon, brings us strength and peace,” said Sun Metro Director Anthony Dekeyzer. “On this day, we also want to thank first responders for the bravery they showed while rushing to provide aid, and to our City leaders and the community for showing us kindness and support as we worked to move forward with the spirit of compassion and unity in the face of adversity.”

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Both Ibarra and Garcia were flown to a burn center in Phoenix following the explosion.

Ibarra died just a couple of days later on Feb. 13, 2025, after suffering severe burns on 83 percent of his body. He was 29.

Garcia died almost a month later, after the explosion on March 5, 2025, leaving behind a family.

READ MORE: Surveillance video shows deadly explosion at Sun Metro facility near El Paso Airport

In Oct. 2025, the City of El Paso released surveillance video from inside the Sun Metro maintenance facility located at 10151 Montana Ave. near the El Paso International Airport.

The video shows the moments a Sun Metro bus falls off a hydraulic lifts triggering the explosion.

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Surveillance video shows deadly explosion at Sun Metro facility near El Paso Airport. Credit: City of El Paso

According to the fire marshal’s report, after the bus fell, a compressed natural gas (CNG) cylinder was punctured by an adjacent control panel for a hydraulic lift, sparking the explosions and fire.

Investigators ruled the incident unintentional, and the case has since been closed.

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