Vivian Marie Medina (Fragosa), 72, of Santa Maria passed away on June 17,  2024. Vivian was born in Santa Barbara in 1952.

Vivian was the heart and soul of our family, a beacon of love and warmth that brightened our lives. Vivian attended Santa Barbara Junior High and Santa Barbara High schools.

She married Salvador Simon Medina, and together they have three beautiful surviving adult children Salvador Medina III (Liz) of Oxnard, Mandy Marie McDonald (Jeff) of Santa Maria, and Nathanael Medina (Jennifer) of Orcutt.

Vivian cherished her beautiful grandchildren Micah Medina, Izzy Gonzales, Delilah Medina, Samantha McDonald, Joshua McDonald, Emily McDonald, Miles Medina and Ruby Medina.

Preceded in death are Vivian’s parents Julia and John Fragosa, brothers Daniel Morales, Manual Morales, Jr.; sister Rose Frausto (David); and loving grandson Daniel Medina.

Her kindness extended beyond her family; she was a friend to many. Known for her generosity and compassion, Vivian was always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need.

Her legacy of love, strength and selflessness will continue to inspire all who were fortunate enough to know her.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to National Breast Cancer Foundation online at nationalbreastcancer.org or Native American Children’s Fund, www.nacfok.org in her honor