Victor Carlos Serrano

vic�tor "a person who defeats an enemy or opponent in a battle" To our family and friends, thank you for being here for us and one another. Thank you for being that support and encouragement we all need right now. These are one of the hardest moments in our lives. The loss of a child is something no parent should ever experience. I asked God to provide the wisdom, courage and strength I would need, to say a few words to honor God in memory of my son Victor, and because I didn't ever want to believe it would have to be one of our kids that I would be writing a eulogy for and have to lay to rest. One of the things that is comforting is that now we know where Victor is, there is no longer worry in our family's hearts. He is safe and no one or thing can hurt him anymore, he is at peace now. Victor was born in Antioch, California on December 6th, 1996. He was a happy baby. His smile was the first thing I would see when he woke up. Victor was also a very sensitive and kind hearted little boy. More recently Victor found love in his life and wanted to be a family with his girlfriend Michelle and her two daughters, Jazzy (6yrs) and Mia (4yrs) and on November 28th, 2019 God sent their little family a THANKSGIVING BLESSING, Elijah Andrew Serrano. We were proud of Victor because he wanted to raise the girls as his own and be a dad for all three children. I believe it takes a special kind of love to be able to fill that role. I moved my kids around a lot and I know that affected their stability, but I feel it affected Victor the most. He took things very much to heart. Victor grew up and lived a fast life. He met up with a lot of demons in his lifetime. I know my son made some bad choices and wasn't perfect. But I know that he was not made that way. Life happened and he wasn't well prepared to endure what he was going to go through. Recently the tipping point happened, when his PAST, PRESENT and FUTURE collided. And he was faced with an ultimate decision that cost him his life. But what Victor wasn't able to see from all the lies is that the PRICE HAD BEEN ALREADY PAID. There is "VICTORY" and "FORGIVENESS". His name has a special meaning. Victor has a lot of love all around him from family and friends and he knew that in his heart. But there are those moments that we may all feel "it is not enough". I'm thankful to God that he gave us much more time with Victor than I ever thought possible. He was so merciful with Victor's life. Those everyday miracles, at times we can take for granted. The Lord provided time for healing, reconciliation and restoration in our lives, with our family. At age 15 Victor gave his life to the Lord and that brings comfort. His Dad and I knew that even though we were not together as a couple, that we were always going to be parents to our kids, David Jr., Victor and Christina and that we are still family no matter what. So now we are here today to celebrate his journey home to be with the Lord. Something I'd like to ask everyone here who is reading this, is that if anyone feels they are somehow to blame, we ask to please not feel that way. Many times in this situation we ask ourselves "what could I have said or done differently?". Or we want to blame ourselves or someone or something for what has happened. And we start thinking... "We didn't get to say goodbye".... Or we may feel "IT IS NOT ENOUGH". Our hope is that everyone leaves with the PEACE that God has the last WORD and calls us home in his timing not ours. The word of God says: "�Death is swallowed up in victory.'" "�Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?'" "The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." - 1 Corinthians 15:54-57 Hug each other and tell them you love them every opportunity you have. Don't deal with things in anger, and set your pride aside. Spend time with your loved ones and enjoy those precious moments that are given to you. In Loving Memory of Victor Carlos Serrano With love, Mom, Dad, David Jr. & Christina

Victor Carlos Serrano

December 6, 1996 - July 21, 2020