Victor J Muña, Jr.
1972 - 2022

Victor J Muña, Jr, age 49, passed away peacefully on the 27th of July, 2022 at FCH, with his Mother Barbara Mesa and Life Partner LisaMarie Martinez by his side. Victor "Jr or Boi" was Born in 1972, in Tamuning, Guam to his Parents Barbara and Victor.

He is survived by his Life Partner LisaMarie Martinez of Kerman Ca., Step daughter Marissa Copeland Grandsons Nathan, Adam and Ezra Grand daughter Samara of Merced, Ca., His Mother Barbara Mesa and Sister Jaysene Cruz of Barrigada, Guam.

Victor left Guam and moved to Bakersfield, Ca and lived with a Aunt. He received his High School Diploma from Bakersfield Adult School, in June 1992. He traveled back to Guam for awhile then he lived in Las Vegas, Fresno and Taft, Ca

Victor met his life partner, LisaMarie on , June 3, 2010. They were opposite of each other and that's what made them stronger. They moved to Kerman, Ca in Nov 2015, eventually got their own place together it wasn't easy at first, they worked together and communicated on how they felt. Their bond strengthened and Victor felt secure about himself.

Victor worked hard and demonstrated a attitude of getting things done. His passion was Landscaping and enjoyed being a Contractor when someone needed him. Victor began to get job offers and when he saw an opening for the City of Kerman, Lisa encouraged him and got his Resume done. When offered the Position he couldn't see straight. His Grandsons Nephew Lisa and in laws stood with him in the Kitchen to hear his answer. His life was going in the right direction he was feeling proud and couldn't wait to get his Uniforms and pay taxes. He had a job offer before the Cities offer and turned it down because they were paying him cash.. He then took on two bathroom remodels for Tio Jr and Nana. So he was a busy man and Lisa helped him with the remodels.

When Victor was on his way to work, Sept 5th, 2018 at 530am. He was excited that morning, because that past weekend he purchased a Mountain Bike and motor. It took him 2 days to complete and it worked. He added all the necessary lights (headlight brake lights blinkers). When he left Adam(grandson) and Lisa waved to him Bye. By 1030am he was in Emergency surgery for his Severe traumatic brain injury and Thoracic Fusion. The driver left him on the road and that's when all his dreams disappeared. Lisa never left his side refused to give up on him. The last four years of his life he was a brave man. Victor enjoyed laughing walking talking and eating again.

Victor was so much more than the struggles he experienced throughout his life. He loved to Challenge Lisa since day one. He loved teaching his grandchildren how to be responsible and respectful. Marissa and Jr would have conversations and then laugh about things or she went to him for advice. It was to keep her strong and to never be afraid of anyone or anything. He enjoyed cooking ever once in awhile, playing with the Grandsons Nathan and Adam, being a Buddy to a Nephew with Autism also named Victor. He understood Victor because he struggles with Anger also, He would help coach with Nathan's baseball team. Watching Movies on Family night with Grandsons, Marissa and Lisa. Victor always put children first, he said he didn't want any child to feel sadness or pain.

Victor lived a simple life and was humble. Victor and Lisa wanted to enjoy the smiles on their Grandchildren's Faces, go outside and do yard work. Visit Tata and Nana's house on Sundays, and see family. Everything was going great so when the accident happened life was going to be different. Lisa had 25+ years of medical experience and 14 years of it was Neurosurgery. So it was easier for her to research and teach herself how to speak to him keep him happy and listen to him. Patience was the most important. Victor did great he had a team of therapist and he enjoyed his Speech therapist Lacey. She was awesome with him.

Victor knew it was time for him. Little things happened and Lisa noticed a change in his sleeping habits. Victor would reassure her he was fine, Lisa knows now that he wasn't. Victor had a big heart and he also knew he would not be able to handle dementia. They both knew it was slowly happening. Lisa never kept his diagnosis away from him.. He wanted to discuss it because he was curious. Their discussions he could not retain. He had problems with his short term memory. Everyday was different he would memorize commercials talk about the mess hall or C.O., he had to be reminded he was home.

"We lost a special man who finally saw what other people saw in him. He honestly could fix or make things happen. If you mentioned something to him in a conversation he would put it in his file (his brain) and if he saw it he would get for you. He shared his skills and work techniques with Lisa. He taught her how to do things she never would attempt to do. His rule was, " if you start something you finish it to the best of your ability, don't hurry and do half. To My Best Friend and Love My heart is truly broken and this pain I feel scares me, I have never felt like this before. I thank God for us finding each other. Now I am Lost we have spent everyday together for four years how do I do Life without you. Everyday was for You. I feel like half of me is gone. I sit here and look at your Denver Broncos hats all lined up with your new jacket and shirt. I see your pictures and I feel like you will be here soon. I know Honey you needed to feel whole again because the person after the accident was new to you. You lost you too. Your struggles we both felt maybe that's how we did it together. I know I talk to you everyday and night asking Why ? ? I will stop that I can't be selfish you had enough you are Dancing Running around saying look at me Babe. Honey you are Special and God knows it, that's why he needed you. I will end this with your words to me, " Babe, can I have pancakes for breakfast? Sure Honey. Okay Night I will see you at Breakfast, Yes you will! Or you would say, "Babe come here I want to say "I Love you and Appreciate you for taking care of me. "

A nice thought would be "In lieu of flowers...do a good deed for someone."