Benigno A. Jimenez Jr., age 97, of San Diego, California passed away on Wednesday March 13, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Benigno was born March 29, 1921 in Mangaldan, Pangasinan, Philippines.
Benigno had a successful career in the Philippines working in Public Works as an Engineering Foreman.
He was first married to Rosa De Vera who predeceased him in 1963. He remarried Celestina De Vera in 1966. Benigno was very much a family man who enjoyed having his large family around him. For relaxation time, Benigno enjoyed playing tennis, listening to jazz music and watching his favorite team, the LA Lakers. Benigno will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Benigno is survived by his spouse, Celestina De Vera Jimenez; daughter Gloria Rosalind Rivo; daughter Cecilia Toctocan; daughter Gloria Velasco; son Jose Manuel Jimenez; daughter Zenaida Moral Jackson; daughter Vergel Audije; daughter Juliet Dacayo; daughter Babylyn P/D Jimenez; and son Joseph Jimenez.
His legacy includes 23 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild on the way.
Benigno was preceded in death by daughter Myrna Jimenez Rivo.
A visitation-first night for Benigno will be held Thursday, March 28, 2019 from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM at Funeraria del Angel Chula Vista, 753 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91910. A visitation-second night will occur Friday, March 29, 2019 from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM, 753 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91910. A catholic funeral mass will occur Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 10:00 AM at Mater Dei Catholic Church, 1571 Magdalena Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91915. Interment will follow at Glen Abbey Memorial Park at
3600 Bonita Road, Bonita, CA 91902.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.humphreymortuary.com for the Jimenez family.
