Rev. Thaddeus Trifilo Sergio Valencia

Thaddeus Valencia Obituary

The REV. THADDEUS TRIFILO SERGIO VALENCIA, CSB (FATHER TED) died unexpectedly on Monday, September 24, 2007 in the Philippines. Fr. Valencia was the former pastor of St. Basil's Parish, Toronto, Ontario, St. Basil/San Tomas Parish, Angleton, Texas and parochial vicar and pastor of Holy Family Parish, Missouri City, Texas. Fr. Valencia was a member of the Congregation of St. Basil. He professed his first vows in 1975 and was ordained a priest in 1979. Fr. Valencia is predeceased by his parents, Teodoro and Loreto as well as by 2 brothers. He is survived by 4 brothers and 3 sisters, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. A funeral Mass for Fr. Valencia will be celebrated on Saturday, September 29 at Good Shepherd Church in Manila; burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, also in Manila. Friends are invited to a Memorial Mass for Fr. Valencia at Holy Family Parish, Missouri City, Texas at 10 a.m., Saturday, September 29, 2007. For information, contact Holy Family Parish, at 281-499-9688.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Sep. 27, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Thaddeus Valencia

13 Entries

CHUKS ORJI

April 1, 2021

Fr.Ted was the presidibg Priest at Holy Family Catholic Church Missori City Texas when I received my first Holy Eucharist and Confirmed in Catholic Church at the Age of Forty about the year 2000
Fr.Ted was a very powerful and very intelligent Priest.He was very vocal and very very good and fluent with English Language.Even though he was from Phillipine.I remember vividly how vocal and eloquent He was at Mass after 911
that shook Anerica and the whole world.
Holy Family Church Missori City was full
to capacity and beyond.Fr.Ted spoke authoritatively that it took 911 for every body to know there is God and seek Him.
Fr.Ted was very intellectual and spiritual.
I Revere and Love Him.And I will forever be Thankful to Him and God for giving me the Divine knolwlege of my Faith and the Divine power to be fearless in the midst of adversities and in life.And so shall it be forever and firever.Amen. Fr. Ted as you were respectfully called by our congregation at Holy Family Catholic Church Missori City Texas.
May you Rest in Perfect Peace with God.
May your Divine Spirit continue to shine and empiwer me Chuks Orji on Earth.
Faithfully And Spiritually,Chuks Orji
Houston Texas

Christopher Tan

October 11, 2007

Fr. Ted has always been a great mentor and teacher. Always willing to listen to another's concern, he takes time from his busy schedule to talk. His friendly personality has won him the hearts of many who knew him and will always be remembered. I first knew Fr. Ted as my teacher who taught me not only the way of the warrior, but the way of God. He will be missed.

Fr. Ted celebrating mass at the Canadian Martyrs Shrine in Midlands Penetang, Ontario, Canada taken on August 30, 1981.

Ed Kinsella

October 10, 2007

Ed Kinsella

October 10, 2007

Greetings. I am fortunate that Fr Ted was my uncle. My mother is his oldset sister, and all of the family is grieving his loss. He was a true hero of mine. Beyond the grief, we are moreso celebrating his life. Please feel free to voew this BLOG set up by us to post remembrances, photos, etc.

http://frtedvalencia.blogspot.com/

lourdes palos

October 3, 2007

Fr. Ted has a very special place in our hearts ....for one he officiated the renewal of our 25th wedding vows .... mi esposo Arturo will be participating in Fr. Ted's welcome home in heaven ... Holy Family Church has been the place to forge friendship through the years for us & the families of our parish ....
my sons Michael &Edwin join me in extending our loving thoughts to Fr. Ted'sfamily....
lourdes potolin abellar palos

Loretta Wehmeier

October 1, 2007

The world was blessed by Fr. Ted's dedication to the Catholic Church as a priest. He will be truly missed.

Linda Cruse Wilson

September 28, 2007

Due to relocation I have not attended Holy Family in years, however I do remember Fr. Ted and how I just knew what a dedicated priest he was and you could tell of his great love for Our Father. Now he is at home with The Father he served so well.

Ruben, Connie & Andrew Govea

September 27, 2007

Fr. Ted was like a big brother to us. We always enjoyed cooking his favorite Filipino foods to share with him and other friends during various church gatherings. He was also a good friend of the Boy Scouts. We will always remember the times that we had the opportunity to camp at the church courtyard with Boy Scout Troop 1003 during Scout Sundays. The scouts cooked some favorite meals and he dined with us. Cold as it was, armed with a blanket, he sat and exchanged scouting stories with the boys and the adult leaders present around the "camp" fire. Fr. Ted was one of the Scouts favorite pastor. Fr. Ted also had a big heart and was always very helpful to everyone. We are very blessed to have known him. He will be truly missed.

Uhyrek Family

September 27, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Fr. Ted. Our time spent with him at Holy Family Church will be greatly treasured. He has touched the lives of all our family members. We will miss him dearly.

Elicia Arriaga

September 27, 2007

In thanksgiving for having had the opportunity to know Fr. Ted for many years and have him as a Spiritual Director. My sincerest condolences to his family and friends. God's peace and blessings, Elicia

Pat Sinski

September 27, 2007

I cannot express my deep sorrow for the lost of such a wonderful person to our world effectively with words. My thoughts and prayers go out to father's immediate family and all his parish families. I join in the grieving and the celebrating of the joyous life Fr. Teddy now has wih our father in heaven.

Toni Gomez

September 27, 2007

I would like to express my deepest condolences to the family of Fr. Valencia. I remember him from when I was a little girl attending Holy Family Church. He also blessed me for my quincerera back in 1995. He will be greatly missed. His father has finally called him home.

A Grateful Catholic

September 27, 2007

God Bless You Father, for all you have done for the community and for Catholics abroad.

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