Victor Lazaro Fimbres

Victor Lazaro Fimbres 69, born December 23, 1936. Passed away into the arms of Our Lord, on December 17, 2006 after a difficult battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his loving mother, Emma R. Orosco, who passed away October 30, 2006 and his father, Edward E. Fimbres, who passed away when Victor was eight years old. Survived by his daughters, Bettina Zendejas, Yvonne Alarcón (Ramon), and his son, Victor Fimbres, Jr. Grandchildren, Raymond Alarcón, Sheyna Alarcón, and Roxanna Zendejas. Brothers and Sisters: Edward Fimbres, Clarissa Weaver, Emma Murphrey, Dolores Messmer, Irene Vassallo, Geraldine Amado and Albert Amado. Victor served honorably in the United States Navy. Attached to the 6th and 7th fleets aboard USS Essex and USS Boxer, as a radar operator attaining the rank of petty officer, 3rd class. After the Navy he worked for Pima County of Arizona, as an electrician, retiring after 35 years. He was a devout Catholic. As a child he was an altar boy and later as an adult he served as an usher for St. Augustine's Cathedral for 26 years. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. Victor was a wonderful man who embodied the yearning to live life to the fullest. He loved his children, adventure, traveling, cooking, dancing, fine dining, bingo and Vegas! He will be greatly missed and remembered, for his zest for life, generosity and his spirit. Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 20, 2006 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at ADVANTAGE MORTUARY, 7 E. University Blvd., with a Rosary recited at 6:30 p.m. Mass will be offered Thursday, December 21, 2006, 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine's Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery.