Johnny A. Biberos

Johnny A. Biberos, 95, of Kimball, died at his home in Kimball on Monday, February 11, 2019. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 15, 2019, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Kimball with Father Mike McDermott officiating. Burial was in the Kimball Cemetery. Visitation was at the funeral home on Thursday from 1:00 until 7:00 p.m. and a Christian Wake to followed.

Friends may visit http://www.cantrellfh.com to view Johnny's Tribute Wall and leave messages and stories for the family. Memorials may be given to Kyra's Kisses, a charity that supplies toys to children who are dealing with emergency room situations. The services for Johnny were entrusted to the Cantrell Funeral Home.

Johnny Agilar Biberos was born in Adams, Iowa on April 14, 1923, the son of Jesus and Antonia (Agilar) Biberos. He moved with his family at a young age to Bridgeport and attended school there. He joined the Army Air Corps on March 27, 1943, and served his country during WWII in the 4th Fighter Squadron. He was honorably discharged on February 1, 1946.

He moved back to Bridgeport and worked as a mechanic. Johnny was married to Jeanette Goodshield on February 19, 1946, in Bridgeport. They continued to live in Bridgeport until 1950, when they moved to Gurley and Johnny worked for Burlington Railroad. They moved to Kimball in 1960. He worked as a custodian for the Kimball Public Schools and later the Kimball Court House along with many other business in Kimball. He loved fishing, working as a mechanic, spending time in the garden and doing carpentry work. Johnny built many of the homes that the family lived in. He was talented and could play many instruments. He really enjoyed playing his guitar and singing. This was a gift that he shared with is family and friends.

Survivors include his children Teresa (Terry) Bunner of Gurley, NE., Bracilio Biberos of Kimball, NE., Albert (Geri) Biberos of Kimball, NE., Carlota Johnson of Wichita, KS., Jennifer (James) Fischer of Sidney, NE., Anita (Reed) Robinson of Kimball, NE., Juanita Biberos of Kimball, NE., Mario (Patti) Biberos, Sr. of Cheyenne, WY and Arnulfo (Sheryl) Biberos of Sidney, NE; brother Bud Waters of Pine Ridge, SD; sister-in-law Phyllis Biberos of Bridgeport, NE; 58 grandchildren, 68 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, son Ramon Biberos, brother Joe Biberos, sisters Mary Sabala and Elena Sabala, son-in-law Warren Johnson, daughter-in-law Joyce Biberos, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.