VICTOR MANUEL BENCOMO

VICTOR MANUEL BENCOMO obituary

VICTOR MANUEL BENCOMO

VICTOR BENCOMO Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 8, 2011.
Victor Manuel Bencomo was born on February 22, 1933, in El Paso, Texas to Ignacio and Carmen Bencomo and passed to the Lord on Friday, June 3, 2011. He was a loving husband, dad, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. A 1951 graduate of San Joaquin Memorial High School. He was a barber, tax preparer and miniature toy collector salesman. He was very proud of his football career at SJM and was the starting center on the 1949 Valley Championship Football Team. In 2007, the 1949 team was inducted into the SJM Hall of Fame. Victor was a U.S. Army veteran serving in Korea with the 25th Infantry Division. He served his country proudly and flew the flag with honor and respect. He was a barber for 59 years and owned Town Talk Barbershop. He belonged to Knights of Columbus 840 Council, Columbus Club and was a 4th degree Knight. He was a member of the Guadalupe Society and served as President in 1983. He was also a member of 8900 VFW and 509 Post. All his family will miss his singing Noel and preparing for Christmas, especially his annual "Christmas list". He loved God, his country, family and John Wayne. Victor was preceded in death by his parents, Ignacio and Carmen Bencomo; and brother, Richard Bencomo. He will be greatly missed by Cecelia, his best friend and loving wife of 58 years; daughter, Maria Lamb and her husband Wayne; sons, Victor, Adrian, Julian and Dr. Christopher Bencomo and his wife Maria; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; five brothers; three sisters; and many loving family members. Visitation will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Wednesday, June 8, 2011, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. followed by Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Thursday, June 9, 2011, at 11:00.m. Interment to follow at St. Peter's Cemetery. Condolences may be offered by visiting whitehurstsullivan.com WHITEHURST SULLIVAN, BURNS & BLAIR FUNERAL HOME 1525 East Saginaw Way Fresno, California (559)227-4048 (559)227-4048

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June 26, 2011

Debbie Ellis posted to the memorial.

June 26, 2011

Leonard and Bonnie Heifetz posted to the memorial.

June 22, 2011

Christy Torres posted to the memorial.

Debbie Ellis

June 26, 2011

Victor cut my husband's hair and prepared out income tax for several years. My husband used to come home a tell me stories that Victor told him while cutting his hair, and yes, we did buy come cars from him for our grandsons. When he retired we was missed very much by our family. He was truly a very nice man.

Leonard and Bonnie Heifetz

June 26, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the Bencomo family during this difficult time.. May the love that Victor shared with all who knew him surround you and bless you always.
Leonard and Bonnie Heifetz and Family

Christy Torres

June 22, 2011

My sincerest condolences to the Bencomo family for their loss. I have such fond memories of Victor and his family. Most of which were from my childhood. I remember staying at the Bencomo house many times over the years with my family (Ray Torres, Teresa Torres & Abby Torres) whenever we came to visit from San Jose (from 1970-1980). I always felt welcomed, and could feel all the love in the house. I will never forget their hospitality, nor Uncle Victor's smiling face and laughter. I am grateful for the opportunity to attend services and see the family again. The video collage tribute was a definite highlight. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with the Bencomo family during their time of mourning.

Oscar Munoz

June 15, 2011

Cecelia,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
God Bless you.

Jim Hardy

June 12, 2011

I loved the photos published with Vic's obituary; his smile never changed! Vic began cutting my hair when I was 12 years old at the time my family moved to Fresno in 1955, and he was the "young kid" at the shop on Broadway nearby the location of my parents business, the original downtown Fresno TraveLodge, now the site of Chukchansi Park. AFter returning to Fresno in 1981, I was happy to reconnect with my favorite barber and continued the association until about 10 years ago when my hair got too thin to warrant his ministrations. I'd stop in on occasion just to chat and Vic was always welcoming. I'm sorry I hadn't done so recently. Vic was a fine gentleman and a proud American. My best wishes and deepest sympathy to Cecilia and his family.

Susie Castaneda

June 11, 2011

Victor,
The eulogy you gave at your Dad's service
was beautiful. I know your Dad was smiling down on you saying Good Job Son.

Your Dad will greatly missed be everyone who ever met him. He will always have a special place in my heart.

Love, Susie

June 10, 2011

Cecilia and family, My sister and I send our deepest sympathy to you and all your family. Victor was so kind and caring to our father, George Davis when he was ill. Also you and Victor visitied our mother when she had hip surgery. Your care and concern meant so much to all our family. The service for Victor honored and remembered the fine man that he was. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time of sadness and loss. Blessings, Joyce Davis Weis and Juanita Davis Stanley

Ron Primavera

June 10, 2011

My first barber after USMC in 1963. Shop was on Broadway and he cut my hair and discussed the world for over 30 years both there and on Cedar. A class guy and a great American. Will always remember him.

Bob Rohrmann

June 10, 2011

Vic started out as just my barber in 1974, but over the years became a friend I would visit and just happen to get a haircut as we talked. He was a very special person that I will miss very much. My prayers are with the family in their grief.

richard delgado

June 9, 2011

victor was a wonderful person and will be missed by many. may he rest in peace.

Maryanne Conroy

June 9, 2011

On behalf of my parents, Luis and Lucy(Rivas) Lango, our most sincere condolences on this sad day.

Joanne & Jerry Magner

June 9, 2011

Bencomo Family, Our heartfelt prayers
are with you all on this sad day. We will
remember the good times when we all were together and had such fun.

Ernie & Ruth (Rivas) Chavez

June 8, 2011

Celia and Family,
Our friendship with your families goes back to our wonderful teen years, particularly as students at San Joaquin Memorial and parishiners of St. Alphonsus church. Victor was always friendly and respectful, and later a wonderful family man. We will always cherish pleasant thoughts of him. Surely his absence will be missed by all of us who were fortunate to have known him. Our deepest sympathy to Celia and family.
Ernie and Ruth (Rivas)Chavez

June 8, 2011

My heart and prayers are with you Cecelia and your family. Victor will be missed very much but he will always be in our hearts. Adrian he lives through you I wish you peace in your heart. To my nephew, Anthony and my neice Adriana I am so sorry about your Grandpa Victor may you both find peace in your hearts. Both of your Grandpa's are Angels in Heaven! Love Tia Dolly.

Georgina Rackley

June 8, 2011

From the family of our loving mother Mary Ybanez, we send our deepest condolences. Gods peace be with you all. Lorraine, Rosemary, Georgina, & Alex, and our dearly departed brother Pete.

Geri Ramirez Bencomo

June 8, 2011

I am deeply saddened by your lost. Mr. Bencomo(Dad) was such a wonderfull person and will be greatly missed.

June 8, 2011

Your smile will be missed. Michael sends his love from Afghanistan, watch over him he needs an Angel. God Bless, your girl Lisa. Ted, Michael, Nicolas and Cristiano.

June 8, 2011

Cecilia and Family,
My heart goes out to you all at this very difficult time. I will always remember Victor with great fondness. He was a great friend to both my Mom and Dad (Betty and Tony). Their friendship was life long!! Take care and God Bless You all!!
With love,
Constance Gutierrez Dewey

June 8, 2011

Uncle Victor, im going to miss u so much,we love u, yr niece camerina. , joshua, justina and darian,

Whitehurst, Sullivan, Burns & Blair Chapel

June 8, 2011

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

June 7, 2011

DAD,
I KNOW I DID NOT TELL YOU VERY MUCH THAT I LOVE YOU BUT I DO AND I LOVE YOU TOO MOM.
VICTOR

Cecelia Gonzales

June 6, 2011

OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE ENTIRE BENCOMO FAMILY. UNTIL WE MEET MR. BENCOMO AGAIN. GOD BLESS EVERYONE.
Tony, Cecelia, Melinda & Nyssa

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