Vernon was born in Visalia, California on January 5, 1950 to Anthony Coelho Ribeiro and Mary Angelina Nunes Riberio. He was raised and educated in Visalia and Tulare, graduating from Mt. Whitney High School in 1968. Vernon graduated from Cal Poly University in 1976 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, with a concentration in Labor Relations. He worked for Tulare County in Labor Relations and most recently was the HR Manager for Tulare County Health and Human Services, retiring in 2013. Vernon’s hobbies included golfing, shooting, going to the coast and walking his dog on the beach. He enjoyed sports and was a supporter of the San Francisco 49er’s, San Francisco Giants and Fresno State Bulldogs. Vernon had a great sense of humor. He especially enjoyed times spent with his daughters, Ashley and Nicole, his son-in-law, Byron as well as his extended family. Vernon will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Vernon was preceded in death by his parents, Tony and Mary, his brother Tony Jr. and his nephew, Mark Ribeiro.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his daughters, Ashley Pullen (Byron) of Tacoma, WA and Nicole Ribeiro of Visalia, CA; companion, Candy Manuele of Visalia, CA; sister-in-law, Margie Ribeiro of Exeter, CA; nieces and nephews, Brent Ribeiro (Michelle), Ronnie Ribeiro (Joy) and Jennifer Wilson (Steve) and their children; and numerous extended family.
Celebration of Life services will be held on Friday, February 14, 2014 at 4 p.m. at Miller Memorial Chapel, 1120 W. Goshen Avenue in Visalia, CA.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 110 W. Main St., Visalia, CA 93291 (559) 627-1955.
Tributes and condolences may be made at www.millerchapel.com.
Arrangements entrusted to Miller Memorial Chapel, 1120 W. Goshen Avenue, Visalia, CA 93291 (559) 732-8371.
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