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JAMES VALENZUELA Obituary
James Valenzuela, 69, of El Centro passed away on February 24, 2017 in his home. He was born January 26, 1948 in Bakersfield, CA to Albert and Alice Valenzuela. In 1962 his family moved to El Centro, CA when Jimmy was 14 years old. Jimmy attended Central Union High School. He married in July 1965 to Deattria Dunn. Where they raised 4 children and were blessed with 8 grandchildren. Jimmy was a local business owner for many years in El Centro. He retired from Central Union High School as a Truancy Officer. Jimmy usually started off his day at Jr's for coffee with the boys. His last days were at home with Deattria and grandson and two dogs Paris and Missy. Jimmy is survived by his wife of 52 years, Deattria Valenzuela of El Centro; children, Cyrene Valenzuela of El Centro, James Valenzuela of El Centro, Michelle Bratton (Monte) of Austin, TX and Melissa Castillo (Ismael) of El Centro; 8 grandchildren, Anthony Valenzuela, Fischer Bratton, Blaise Bratton, Ariana Valenzuela, Logan Valenzuela, Kaleb Castillo, Aubree Castillo and Shiaya Castillo; brother, Charles Albert (Barbara) Valenzuela nieces, Donna and Nancy; sister, Debra Gonzales and family. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Albert and Alice Valenzuela. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Jimmy Valenzuela will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Valley Christian Church located at 431 W. Wall Road in Imperial, CA at 11 a.m.
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Melissa Valenzuela
March 15, 2017
I miss you so much
Kim Norman-Freire
March 14, 2017
I am so sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. My prayers are with the family.
March 9, 2017
We send our love and sympathy to all the family in your loss of Jimmy. He was a great guy.
Carolyn and Giovammi
Mary Rash McGee
March 8, 2017
I met Jimmy at his snack bar in the County Building. He kept me rolling with laughter and was a fun person to know. We pray with and for his family.
Kathryn Millsap
March 5, 2017
Deattria, You are in my thoughts and prayers. May our Lord bring you many loving memories to carry you through the days ahead. God Bless you and your family.
Roberto Rodrigue
March 4, 2017
Our Condolences to the Valenzuela Family and sending our Love. Robert & Cindy Rodriguez and your Aunt Mary G. Rodriguez
Fran Teutimez
March 4, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Fran Teutimez
March 4, 2017
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Joe & Mary Walla
March 3, 2017
Our deepest condolences to the Valenzuela Family.
Melissa Valenzuela
March 3, 2017
Thank you for your unconditional love I love you and can't wait until the day we meet again.
Dawn Falkenstein
March 2, 2017
Deattria, God Bless you and wrap his loving arms around you and your family during this difficult time. We will be out of town on the 4th but you all will be in our thoughts and prayers. With much love, Phil and Dawn Falkenstein
Carol Ashley
March 2, 2017
RIP Jim... and condolences to his Family.
Anthony Valenzuela
March 2, 2017
I love you Grandpa
Richard Sanchez
March 2, 2017
Deattria & family, Linda and I want to extend our deepest sympathy for the loss of our very good friend. I'll miss Jim very much. May God be with you during this very sad time. Love you all. Richard & Linda
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