Frederick Perico Jimenez Sr.

Frederick (Perico) Jimenez Sr. passed peacefully on July 2nd, 2023. Frederick was 81 years old and lived a happy and fun life.
Frederick was preceded in death by his mother and father Raymond Jimenez and Nellie Jimenez, his wife of 55 years of marriage Slyvia Jimenez, his sister Dorthy Dominguez (Joe), and his brothers Billy Jimenez (Gloria) and Ernie Jimenez (Juana). Frederick is survived by his two sons Raymond Jimenez (Trisha), Frederick Jimenez Jr. (Yvonne), his sisters Ramona Cruz (Mardonio), Maryellen Rios (Bernie), Margie Luera (Frank), Tillie Donnelly (Mike), Nellie Galvez (Joe) Rae Jimenez, his brothers Raymond Jimenez (Mary), his five grandchildren Jessica Jimenez, Frederick Jimenez III (Natali), Raymond Jimenez Jr., Anthony Jimenez, and Joseph Anthony Jimenez.
Frederick was born on Sept. 16th, 1941, in Santa Barbara California. He was raised in Carpinteria by his mother and father Raymond and Nellie and grew up with seven sisters and three brothers, with him being the youngest out of the boys. They were a close-knit family that loved each other very much, sharing so many memories, and so many jokes and laughter between one another. There was never a time where they were all together that there wasn't someone laughing amongst one of them. The love they had for one another was a type of love you only find once in a lifetime between a loving family. Frederick carried a quality that was
bigger than life itself, making his presence known and making everyone that he came into contact with laugh.
Frederick was raised in Carpinteria and lived there his whole life. He graduated from Carpinteria High School in 1959 where he then went off to the army at the age of 18 to serve his country, and was deployed to Germany. On August 24th, 1963 he got married to Sylvia Villages. He worked as a commercial house painter, which he loved doing since he wanted to live a comfortable life when he retired. Frederick was always there for his family and helped raise his two sons. He showed his sons the right way to go about certain situations in life and gave them the tools to make their own lives the best it could possibly be and always motivated them to be the best versions of themselves. He never wanted anything less from his sons than having them be the men he knew they could be.
Frederick enjoyed painting, collecting hot wheels, camping, Vegas trips with his brothers and sisters, playing softball, fishing, barbecueing for his family, watching his sons and grandchildren play sports, watching the Dodgers on TV, and attending family BBQ's. He had many friends near and far that whenever they came around he always greeted them with his iconic smile that he possessed. He was the true definition of bringing laughter anywhere he went and always cracking jokes knowing he would get the whole room laughing. He was definitely a true prime example of a happy, funny, and joyful soul that should be on this earth. He always had a smile on his face that would bring happiness into the bodies that he was around knowing it was never going to be a bad time around Frederick, but a happy and humorous one. Frederick lived a fun filled and happy life where he left his own legacy in his two sons and all his grandchildren that they will never forget about.
Frederick was the best father to his children. He always showed the true love he had for them, and care he had for them. Protecting them from any harm and showing them how to live a happy life just like he did. He showed them love and care until his last days. Although his wife had passed away five years ago, he always kept their marriage alive by never taking off his wedding ring, and always going to visit her whenever he could on any given day. He was the best husband any wife could have asked for and everyone around him saw that while he was taking care of her and loving her till her last days. He was truly one of the funniest and gold hearted grandfather any grandchild could have asked for in their lives. He was always there for them, whether that be cheering them on from the stands as they played sports, or being there for them whenever they needed someone to just talk to and laugh with. They knew they could always count on him to put a smile on their face and laugh so much until their stomachs were hurting. From his wife, sisters, brothers, sons, and his grandchildren the love and care they had for him was something they all learned from the man he was towards them. Frederick was a true gift from up above and a once in a lifetime man that can never be compared to anyone else. He had the strength to fight through any obstacle that was thrown at him and he fought until his last days. He was a great example for
everyone to never give up and an outstanding example of always being happy, funny, being there for anyone, and simply living life to the fullest with jokes and laughter filling up the room. These qualities will live on and are instilled in his sons, and grandchildren until the end of time. He will always be loved and missed dearly, but never forgotten by his family.
On behalf of Frederick Jimenez and our family we sincerely thank Paloma and her wonderful, outstanding and caring team at Sarah House. It was exactly what Frederick and our family wanted and needed to get through this together. It was so peaceful and comforting there, and we wouldn't have wanted it any other way. Also, a special thanks to the team of Assisted Care with their expertise of caring.
A viewing will be held on Wednesday, July 12th, at 6 p.m. at Welch-Ryce-Haider downton chapel. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, July 14th, at 12 p.m. at Carptinera cemetery.