Virginia Ann Bribiescas

On Tuesday, April 27, 2021, Virginia Ann Bribiescas, loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother, passed away at age 74.

Virginia was born on November 23, 1946 in Florence, Arizona to Nicho and Helen (Brady) Vindiola. She received her high school diploma from San Manuel High School in 1965. During her professional career, she returned to the Mammoth-San Manuel Unified School District as a full-time teacher, where she worked all the way until age 73. She raised one son, John II, and two grandsons, Eric and John III.

Virginia was passionate about the student experience. She would spend countless hours in and out of the classroom to provide the highest-quality education for students in the Tri-Community. When she was at home, she shared those same ideals with her children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She is known for her affection, infectious smile and kind and compassionate spirit.

Virginia was preceded in death by her father, Nicho; her mother, Helen; her sister, Helen; and her son, Jeffery. She is survived by her husband, Jerry; son, John II; two grandsons, Eric and John III; and great-grandchildren, Eli and Emilia.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 30th, 2021, at Santa Catalina Catholic Church in Catalina, Arizona. Recitation of the Rosary will begin at 9:30 a.m., with Mass to follow.