John Lawrence Victoria, 60 of Friona died Sunday, December 4, 2016 in Amarillo.  Viewing will be from 9: 00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. on December 8, 2016 at Colonial Funeral Home in Dimmitt. Chapel Services have been scheduled for Friday, December 9, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at the Colonial Funeral Home in Dimmitt with Ed Joy officiating. Burial following in the Castro Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Dimmitt by Blackwell-Mullins Funeral Home of Friona.

John was born May 21, 1956 in Portugal to John M. and Maria Lourdes Lourenc'o Vitoria. He was manager of High Plains Dairy and Blue Sky Farms.  He loved to play poker, watch football and horse racing, loved the ocean and scuba diving.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include: 3 Daughters- Suzie Victoria of Friona, Liz Joy and husband Ed of Dublin, Diana Elkins and husband Steve of Austin. 1 Son: John Victoria of Friona. 5 Brothers: Frank Victoria, Paul Victoria, Fernando Victoria, Tony Victoria, and Joe Victoria and 1 sister Maria Victoria all of Hilmar, California, 6 Grandchildren.