Vicente Dadula Caceres

Vicente Dadula Caceres, age 84 of Seattle passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026, surrounded by family members. Vince was born to Marcos Cinco and Felicidad Dadula Caceres of Inopacan Leyte Philippines on July 19, 1941. Vince and his family immigrated to the United States in 1953. Vince attended Sacred Heart Catholic school, Queen Anne High School then Ballard High School graduating in 1959. He became a naturalized citizen in 1960. After High School Vince attended UW for one year, then learned IBM computer inventory. He served in the National Guard for 6 years until he was honorably discharged in 1969. Vince married Leslie May McMaster on February 4, 1967, raising two children together, Kimberli Ann and Michael Francis. Vince worked at Boeing for 5 years in computer inventory and then started at Seattle Transit (now King County Metro) in 1971 and retired in 2003 after 32 years of service as a transit operator. Vince enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing, walking, gardening, trips to the casino, going to Mariner games, cheering for the Seahawks and going to Disney Parks with family.

Vince was preceded in death by both his parents, as well as his younger brothers Rolando (Catalina), Francis, and his sister-in-law Helen. He is survived by his wife Leslie, daughter Kimberli (Eric) Stark, son Michael (Katrina), brother Marcos Jr (Helen), sister Rebecca (David) Gilbertson, and sister-in-law Catalina.

9 Grandchildren: Caitlyn Stark, Joanna (Mitch) Miller, Elizabeth Stark, Benjamin (Maria) Stark, Aleithia Stark, Samuel Caceres, Micah Caceres, Elijah Caceres and Jay Caceres.

5 Great Grandchildren: Alden Miller, Marin Miller, Liora Miller, Coraline Stark and Matilda Stark.

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