Many things can be said about Victoria Ybiernas Encallado. Known to friends and acquaintances as a friendly, energetic, empathic and decisive woman, her compassionate nature would always shine through, revealing her charm, warmth and conscientious demeanor. She was warmhearted, gentle and organized in all the things she sought to accomplish. Victoria was a mentor, a natural “teacher” capable of seeing things clearly, leading others and bringing out the best in all of those around her. She generally had a focus on harmony and peace.
Victoria was born on December 14, 1925 at Maui, in Hawaii. Her parents were Luis and Urbena Ybierras. Victoria was raised in Pardo Cebu City. When she was young, Victoria's friends and family found that “straightforward” and “honest” were perfect words to describe her. Even as a child, Victoria demonstrated strong qualities of self-confidence, perceptive ability and a disposition that was enjoyable to those around her.
Victoria grew up with seven siblings. Victoria was constantly involved in all sorts of activities with her family. Victoria was able to bring harmony, understanding and a sense of peace to the family. Victoria carried these traits into her adult life and served as one of many reasons why family and friends found her pleasurable and delightful to be around. Victoria was a person who genuinely understood and cared for others, making powerful connections with those she knew.
As a young girl, Victoria was imaginative, ingenious, clever and a “novel” thinker. Regardless of whether her peers were older or younger, or came from different backgrounds, Victoria could easily relate to other kids. In her spare time she liked dancing. However, to Victoria, the most fun to be had was simply playing and spending time with her many friends.
Victoria married Anselmo Encallado on June 29, 1949 in Pardo Cebu City. Compassionate and devoted, Victoria worked hard to make her new family happy. She was always generous with her time and this meant that Anselmo came first in Victoria’s book. She was always caring and made certain that she considered Anselmo’ s feelings. By trusting her emotions, Victoria did her best to make sure that both the marriage and home life ran smoothly. This is just one more example of how Victoria was truly a person of empathy.
Victoria’s quality of being a caring and tolerant person who was very accepting of others translated to being a good mother to her children. Victoria had three children. One son, Benjamin, and two daughters, Erlinda, and Junita. Victoria was also blessed with seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren, Kim, Brandon, Ray, Benjamin Jr., Jane, Joel, Marylyn, Ian, Jay, Margie, and Laura. Victoria related well to children of all ages and was able to connect to them on their level. Her family loved her and she was completely and totally devoted to them.
Victoria’s primary occupation was housekeeping. Victoria always made the effort to understand what was needed at work, and was well known by her colleagues as a team player. Victoria took pride in managing her professional responsibilities and seemed to always know what was necessary to successfully complete a project. Victoria was one to take the initiative and her skills at working cooperatively were highly valued. Victoria continually sought to learn what her co-workers did well and how they were most effective, a talent that enabled her to help them develop their own potential.
Because she was organized and methodical, Victoria took great pleasure in her various hobbies. Her favorite pursuits were cooking, cleaning, and journal writing. Victoria enjoyed sharing her passions with others and could singularly focus on one hobby at a time.
Victoria’s faith was important to her. She was a member of the Catholic Church. She was compassionate and warm hearted, someone who truly cared for others and that was clearly demonstrated in her work with the congregation.
Victoria passed away on December 18, 2018, at home, surrounded by her loved ones. She was ninety three years old. Services were held at Palm Northwest Mortuary in Las Vegas, Nevada. Victoria was laid to rest in Palm Northwest Cemetery in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Throughout her life, Victoria was a gregarious and enthusiastic woman. She was generous in sharing her personal attributes, giving and helping those she knew and loved. She would often fill the role of coach, bringing out the best in everyone. She was imaginative, original, tender hearted and easy to get along with. Victoria leaves behind her a legacy of life-long friendships and cherished memories. Everyone whose lives she touched will dearly remember Victoria Ybiernas Encallado.
