Bancroft, Jeffrey Joseph, 50, passed away suddenly on January 5, 2014. Predeceased by his father, Arthur Page (Kim) Bancroft; survived by his mother, Tana Walsh; his sons, Mitchell Palmer Bancroft and Matthew Joseph Bancroft; his sister, Kathleen Bancroft Riel (husband Michael); Steven Bancroft (wife Marie), and his nieces, Megan, Shannon, Kaleigh and Brittany. Jeff graduated from Mater Dei High School, Class of 1981. He was a dedicated employee and manager for O'Reilly Auto Parts. Jeff's larger-than-life personality could fill a room. Walking into a gathering as a stranger, he left knowing everyone. A VW guru, he shared his knowledge and passion of automobiles with all who knew him. Jeff was truly loved and will be greatly missed. Prayer Vigil on Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 7PM, Brown Colonial Mortuary, 204 W. 17th St, Santa Ana, CA 92706. Funeral Mass on Thursday, January 16, 2014, 10AM, Holy Family Cathedral, 566 S. Glassell St, Orange, CA 92866. Private Burial. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Mater Dei Alumni Association, AutismSpeaks.org or Save Our Wild Salmon Coalition www.wildsalmon.org