Vincent Alexander Bejarano

Vincent Alexander Bejarano, born in Des Moines Iowa on July 17th 1936, passed away October 7th 2022 after a tenacious battle with cancer, aged 86, while surrounded by his devoted family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 11:00 a.m., October 13, 2022 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 15 Indianola Avenue. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Vincent will be laid to rest at Glendale Cemetery.

Throughout his life, Vicente managed to make friends with nearly anyone who crossed his path. His larger-than-life attitude and willingness to engage with others regardless of their background made Vicente a beloved docent of the Des Moines Art Center, where he served his community until retiring at age eighty. Prior to this, Vicente served his community as a tire press operator, school bus driver and in the United States Army.

Vicente is survived by his loving wife Roberta Bejarano, sons Steve and Brian Bejarano, and grandchildren Blaec, Eric, and Caroline Bejarano, and brother Ray Rios.

He is proceeded in death by seven of his siblings Joaquin Bejarno, Margaret Rodriguez, Phillip Bejarno, Conchita Stroup, Aurora Lumadue, Thomas Rios, and Patty Iseminger.

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