Survivors include wife Shari, brother Bobby Vaona and wife Vickie, Rancho Dominuiz Calif.; sister Josephine Benzenbower; San Pedro, Calif.

Many nieces and nephews. Daughter Adalinda Vaona, Seattle; and son Victor Vaona Jr., and wife Robin, Bremerton WA, grandchildren Lorelei Chopard (dave), Jennifer Whitbeck, Christina Blacksmith-Myers and husband Andy, Emily Vaona, Peter Carnahan, Jeffrey Vaona, Dylan Vaona and Austyn Vaona. Grand kids, Kayle, Dylan, Tanner, Xenos, and Xerxes.

Born in Burbank, Calif., graduated there too. US Navy, Member of the Knights of the Columbus. Enjoyed going to auctions with his friend Larry Jones. Looked forward to family events and seeing his great grand children. Belonged to St Vincent de Paul in Federal Way. Cherished his friends and fellow Knights. Service Monday January 21, 2013, at St Vincent de Paul in Federal Way at 2 p.m., and burial at all souls in Calif.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online by visiting www.bonneywatson.com.

Bonney – Watson; Washington Memorial is assisting with arrangements.