Victoria Ann Nokyos, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 29th, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 74.
Born June 23rd, 1952 in San Jose, CA, Vicki lived a life grounded in faith, family, and kindness. A devoted Catholic, she carried her love for God into everything she did. She was a faithful and devoted member of the YLI organization at Sacred Heart Church, serving as Vice President for many years and giving generously of her time and heart to her church and community.
To know Vicki was to know unconditional love. Her cookie jar was always full, her hugs were always ready, and there was never a goodbye without a reminder to love one another and love God. She had a gentle way of making everyone feel welcomed, cared for, and loved. Her home was a place where there was always room for one more, and her heart was the same.
She treasured her family above all else and found joy in being surrounded by her family. She will be remembered not only for the love she gave, but for the countless little moments that made being with her feel like home—including the ever-present cookie jar, her warm embrace, and her beloved dog, Holly, who was never far from her side.
Vicki leaves behind a beautiful legacy of faith, kindness, and love. She is survived by her children, Elena (Mike), Max (Janet), and Matt; grandchildren, Victoria, Elena (Ericha), Jacqueline, Maranda, Gabrielle (Chad), Matthew, Grace, and many bonus grandchildren; great-grandchildren, Gavin, Riley, Giovanni, and Juliana; siblings, Virginia (Ralph), Nick, and Peggy (John); and many cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jeffery Nokyos; parents, Nick and Mary Lunares; sister, Mary Helen; and great-grandson, Mason Raduechel.
Her family takes comfort in knowing that the faith she lived so faithfully has now carried her home to the Lord. Though she will be deeply missed, her love will continue through the family she cherished, the traditions she created, and the kindness she taught others to carry forward.
May she rest in eternal peace, and may her memory forever be a blessing to all who were fortunate enough to love her.
Please join us in celebrating her life on October 9th, 2026 at 11am located at Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home in Hollister, California.
The family kindly invites those attending to wear blue in her memory, a color that held a special place in her heart.