Ofelia-Valdez-Yeager-Obituary

Ofelia Valdez-Yeager

Riverside, California

1947 - 2024

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Ofelia Valdez-Yeager passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 7, 2024 surrounded by her family. Ofelia Valdez-Yeager was born in Tayoltita, Durango, Mexico in 1947. She moved to Tijuana in 1948 where her family of ten waited five years for her father to earn enough money to buy a home and move...

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My deepest condolences to Mr. Yeager and his entire family. My family and I are very much sorry to hear about your loss. I even remember Mr. Yeager ever since second grade at Vista Del Valle Elementary School in Claremont. He was always the best participant for all school events. We'll always be in each others hearts. Lots of love, Tamish and the entire Rao family

My deepest condolences to the family. Ofelia was such a powerful force in the community, she inspired me to go back to school and become an educator. I met her when I first moved to Riverside, CA. I did UECC Americorps Program for two terms at two local Riverside elementary schools. She had me get involved as a volunteer with Latino Network reading the essays for their scholarship. After meeting Ofelia, she continued to encourage me in my endeavors to become a classroom teacher and community...

My condolences to the Valdez and Yeager families. When I went to "the Cheech" I had no idea that my friends' sister/sister-in-law was so instrumental in it. Ofelia leaves behind a great legacy and the loved ones who much loved her in return. My prayers for a heavenly repose for Ofelia and peace and comfort for George, Roseyna and all who will dearly miss her.

My deepest condolences to the Valdez-Yeager family. Growing up she became a prominent part of my life as a mentor teaching life's valuable skills and I carried that towards my own children. I will always endure the beauty and love she genuinely gave as she served to be the sweetest and most kind individual to have been placed in my youth. She will truly be missed not only by family and friends, but by the community she wholeheartedly represented. In times like this, it can be difficult to...