Damian Eusebio Villavicencio, 19, of Riverbank died Wednesday, Dec. 11 at Doctors Medical Center, Modesto.

He was born in Modesto to Alysia Gomez and Eusebio Villavicencio. He grew up in Riverbank. He was a gifted athlete who loved playing sports, from T-ball, to basketball, to football and track. He graduated from Enochs High School in 2012 and attended American River College and Modesto Junior College.

He had a creative mind, free spirit, outgoing personality, and was straight forward. He touched the lives of many and everyone loved his big heart and great smile.

His family expresses their deepest gratitude to the individuals who were with him in his final moments of life – those who provided their companionship, comfort, encouragement and fought for his best interest. Also thank you to those who have gathered donations for his family.

He is survived by his son, Josiah Major Guevara-Villavicencio; parents, Alysia Gomez and Eusebio Villavicencio; stepparents, Harold Brown Jr. and Ivette Villavicenio; brothers, Robert Hernandez, Daniel Villavicencio; sister, Adaly Villavicencio; stepbrother, Alberto Osuna; stepsisters, Brianna Brown, Kaliyah Brown; and many grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Visitation was held Dec. 22 at Riverbank Memorial Chapel, Riverbank.

A celebration of life service was held Dec. 23 at Big Valley Grace Church, Modesto.

The Riverbank (Calif.) News

Dec. 25, 2013